This week in Reflections from the School for the Lord’s Service, Sr. Christa Kreinbrink writes about “Moments of Doubt.” Click the link for the entire blog. Moments of Doubt
Moments of Doubt
Wide Views and New Encounters
Sr. Kimberly Porter wrote lasts week’s new blog. Click on the link to read it in its entirety. Wide Views and New Encounters
Where Will It All End?
Sr. Colleen wrote last week’s blog on time. What do you think? Click on the link below to read. Where Will It All End?
Sr. Mariana Kirk, 1937-2023
Sister Mariana Kirk, OSB was born on November 23, 1937 to William Iles Kirk and Angela Heile Kirk and given the name Mary Iles. She was their only child. Mary Iles entered St. Walburg Monastery in 1954, became a novice in 1955, and received the name Mariana. First profession followed in 1956, perpetual in 1959, Read more »
Jubilee!
At evening prayer on July 30, the sisters celebrated the diamond jubilees of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper and Sr. Dorothy Schuette. Sr. Emmanuel celebrated 75 years of vowed life and Sr. Dorothy celebrated 60 years. Sr. Aileen Bankemper presided. Following evening prayer, the celebration continued with a special dinner for all. Sr. Andrea Vasquez was also Read more »
Sr. Victoria Eisenman
Sister Victoria Eisenman was born on April 25, 1928 to Francis A. and Margaret Fussinger Eisenman and named Audrey Jean. She was the older of two children; her brother Jerry (now deceased) followed. Audrey entered St. Walburg Monastery in 1946, became a novice in 1947 and received the name Victoria. First profession followed in 1948, Read more »
Sr. Emmanuel’s Newest Painting
May 24, 2022 Erlanger, KY–Following the school liturgy, Mary, Queen of Heaven School revealed a new piece of artwork that was commissioned for the school by Mr. Tom Rasp, a former student of MQH. His mother was also a long-time teacher at MQH. Sr. Emmanuel Pieper painted the piece with their school in mind. “We Read more »
Re-election of Sr. Aileen Bankemper
St. Walburg Monastery joyfully announces the re-election of Sr. Aileen Bankemper as prioress. After setting direction statements this past year, the community entered a discernment weekend on April 22. Sr. Aileen is re-elected for a four-year term. The discernment process was led by Sr. Elaine Fischer, OSB of Atchison, Kansas. The election was presided over Read more »
Sr. M. David Ruschmann, OSB
Villa Hills – Sister M. David Ruschmann, OSB, died peacefully Tuesday, April 19, at St. Walburg Monastery at age 95. A Benedictine sister for over 75 years, Sr. David served as a nurse and nurse anesthetist at Santa Fe Hospital, La Junta, CO and St. Joseph Hospital. Florence, CO, Director of Nursing at Madonna Manor, Read more »
Sr. Henrietta Seiler, 1927-2022
Sister Henrietta Seiler, OSB, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 30 at St. Walburg Monastery at age 94. A Benedictine sister for over 72 years, Sr. Henrietta served as a primary grade teacher at a number of schools in the Diocese of Covington, St. Peter & Paul, Danville, KY and at St. Patrick School, La Junta, Read more »