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Cardinal Cushing Centers
Hosted Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi
Corporations Meeting

            Representatives of the 11 non-for-profit corporations sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi came together recently for their annual, three-day meeting hosted by Cardinal Cushing Centers, Hanover, MA.
The new sign is unveiled.

Sr. Florence Deacon, Director of the Congregation, Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc., and John Boucher, Cushing Centers Board Chair, and President & CEO, South Shore Savings Bank.

  Approximately 60 people from ministries that provide educational, vocational and residential programming for individuals of all backgrounds, varied ages and abilities, in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Maryland toured Cushing Centers. 

            The group, joined by Cushing Centers’ staff, attended the dedication ceremony of the Sisters’ Inn, a former residence of sisters who ministered at Cardinal Cushing School beginning in 1947.  The Inn now serves as a vocational training program for students while providing a welcoming place for visitors.

            “It is very appropriate that the Sisters, for whom hospitality is a hallmark, would have an inn named in their honor,” said Cushing Centers Board Chair John Boucher, president and CEO, Dedication Ceremony at theSisters Inn.South Shore Savings Bank.  “In the tradition of the Sisters of St. Francis, the Sisters’ Inn serves as is a warm and welcoming place while providing constructive work experience to students with special needs.”

            Cushing Centers President and CEO, Jo Ann Simons, together with Director of Corporate Ministries, Joanne Schatzlein, OSF, recognized the 18 Sisters of St. Francis in attendance as each was adorned with a carnation corsage.

Sisters Inn Dedication in the Children's Chapel
First row: Sr. Gagrielle Kowalski and Sr. Eleanor Smith of St. Coletta’s of IL, Sr. Charlotte Roost of Canticle Court & Juniper Court, and Sr. Mary Catherine Thomas of the Franciscan Youth Center.  Second row: Sr. Pat McAlpin and Sr. Jodene Wydeven of St. Elizabeth School, Sr. Eleanor Riordon of Cardinal Cushing Centers, Sr. Margaret Kruse, Associate Director of the Congregation, and Sr. Florence Deacon, Director of the Congregation.  Third row: Sr. Marlene Stawski of Cardinal Stritch University, Sr. Lorraine McGraw of the Franciscan Youth Center, Sr. Rose Sevenich of the Marian Center for Nonprofits, Sr. Diana DeBruin, Associate Director of the Congregation, Sr. Joanne Schatzlein, Director of Corporate Ministries, and Sr. Edna Lonergan of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care.