S. Laurette DeChamplain, SUSC            85 Years

In Holy Union spirituality there is a need for voters to elect as senators and representatives men and women who will agree on passing laws that will be helpful to voters to live peaceably in neighborhoods throughout the country.  Why?  Because senators and representatives working peacefully themselves, are an example to the voters on how to live and work peacefully.  Thus, the voters in the U.S. neighborhoods will be followers.  There will be peace.

S. Lorraine Boisvert, SUSC            75 Years

The Holy Union Sisters are needed more today in this world of changing values. As a religious order we lead by showing compassion and dignity towards all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or social status. We minister to the underserved and vulnerable communities, sharing the Gospel’s message. We strive to improve the life of those who are less fortunate by our daily activities.  Our vocational call was the beginning of our journey. Improving the right to live peacefully among all humans in not over and our work must continue.

S. Roberta DesJardins, SUSC            75 Years

One Christian value that I first learned of – probably 75 years ago – is Simplicity which is priceless in dealing with life’s challenges.  It means accepting persons as they are, not always trying to change situations we meet, or the possessions and conditions life holds for us; these are Simplicity’s best results.  Not an easy effort but surely worth working toward.   On the world stage, in a spirit of simplicity, leaders might work at fulfilling their mandates and protecting their people rather than looking for bigger, better achievements.

S. Beatrice Rogers, SUSC            70 Years

We are living in a broken world.  We are surrounded by so many people who are suffering from poverty, lack of understanding, loneliness, sickness, and the list goes go.  I pray that the Holy Spirit will help me to see the face of Christ in all those with whom I come in contact and empower me to serve others as Jesus did with love, with compassion, with a listening ear and with encouragement.  Our world needs us “at the heart of the world revealing God’s love,” a foundation of Holy Union spirituality.

S. Patricia Deasy, SUSC            70 Years

Our Constitutions call us “to be at the heart of the world, revealing God’s love.” During my seventy years as a Holy Union Sister, I have tried to live out this call in a variety of ministries including as a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor. My world has included children and adults of different cultures, persons who are deprived and marginalized. Being at the heart of the world has led me to keep informed on justice issues. In New York City I attended meetings of a Housing Coalition and fought for people who were being evicted from their apartments. In my last ministry as a guidance counselor at Cathedral High School, I established a sponsor program with adults who believe in Catholic education and provided financial assistance to help young women attend Cathedral.

S. Ann Kernan, SUSC            70 Years

In the spirit of this Jubilee Year of 2025, we extend our hearts and hands in a spirit of forgiveness, forgiveness accompanied by UNITY, our very name.  We respond to the needs of this fractured and wounded world in the words of Article 1 of our Holy Union Constitutions: “…We spend ourselves to make all peoples one in Christ, united with God our Father and with one another…”. This element of Holy Union spirituality is so needed in today’s world.

S. Rita Theresa Goulet, SUSC            70 Years

Our founder, John Baptist Debrabant states: “You have received that name (Holy Union) only that you may form all together a union of heart, mind, and affection in Jesus and Mary…”.  I believe that union is most needed in today’s world.  Each day as we listen to the news or read the newspaper, we learn about the divisions and polarizations in our families, government, the church, at every level of society. There has been an increase in violence, mass murders, wars and a lack of care for the environment. Even our technology has led to a lack of social skills and to a state of isolation especially among our young people.  Our gift of union has never been more needed than in today’s beautiful but fractured world.

S. Eileen Lavin, SUSC            70 Years

Having worked for many years teaching, encouraging and supporting poor, underprivileged, and handicapped children, I believe every child is entitled to an education.  A part of Holy Union’s mission is to provide a learning environment of love and understanding for ALL God’s children, especially those who have physical, mental or psychological challenges to overcome.  With God’s help, we’ve worked to ensure each child develops a strong image of themselves which creates a solid foundation to climb the educational steps in life.  Our world needs a deeper commitment to an inclusive educational system to support children to overcome challenges.