The March Forth to Earth Day project, an Environmental Conservation Organization, started on March 4th, 2022. Rallies in various cities across Wisconsin kicked off a movement for the Earth and our future. Wisconsin activists and environmentalists have participated in eight consecutive weeks of activism focused on climate change. The project will conclude on Earth Day, […]
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Sister Mary Ellen Paulson Enjoyed Helping Others
Sister Mary Ellen Paulson, O.P., 92, died at Siena Center, Racine, WI on Monday, August 17. Catherine Ann was born April 8, 1928, to Norman and Margaret E. (nee: Brown) Paulson in Milwaukee, WI. On September 7, 1947, she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1948, she was given the religious name […]
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Eco-Justice Fall Festival set for Sunday
The Eco-Justice Center Fall Festival and 5K run is Sunday. It will feature live music, food offerings, demonstrations, a petting zoo, raffle, gift shop, bake sale, veggie stand, children’s games, hay rides, story time in the tree house, hermitage tours, and face painting. The center is located at 5635 Erie St. Participants in the 5K […]
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Sister Brenda Walsh Spent Many Years In Service To Others
Sister Brenda Walsh, O.P., 85, passed away at Lakeshore Manor in Racine on Sunday. Delia Agnes was born on August 2, 1932 to James and Mary (nee: Brady) Walsh in Dangenmore, County Mayo, Ireland. On September 7, 1958 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1959 she was given the religious name […]
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Sister Lucy Edelbeck Spent Years In Service To Others
Sister Lucy Edelbeck, O.P., 95, passed away at Lakeshore Manor in Racine on Thursday. Eleanore Christine was born October 18, 1922 to Anton J. and Caroline (nee: DeGroot) Edelbeck in Wausaukee, WI. On August 29, 1939 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1940 she was given the religious name Sister Lucy. […]
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Sister Valerie Zielinski, O.P. Spent Years In Service To Others
Sister Valerie Zielinski, O.P., 92, passed away at Lourdes Nursing Home in Waterford Township, Michigan on Friday. Clara was born on February 12, 1926 to Ignatius and Anna (nee: Jastrzemska) in Detroit, Michigan. On August 30, 1941 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1942 she was given the religious name Sister […]
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Sister Roserita Kimmel Spent Many Years In Service To Others
Sister Roserita Kimmel, O.P., 85, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, Wisconsin on Friday. Mary Jane was born on January 15, 1933 to Dorsey and Rose Marie (nee: Feldpaush) Kimmel in Detroit, Michigan. On August 30, 1948 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1949 she was given the religious name Sister […]
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Obituary: Sister Oda Marie DeGroot Gave A Lifetime of Service
Sister Oda Marie DeGroot, O.P., 100, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine on Wednesday. Born October 27, 1916, Oda Marie was the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (nee: Hurkmans) DeGroot in Northland, MI. On August 30, 1937, Lambertha Mary joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1938 she was given the religious name […]
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Obitaury: Sister Therese Rotarius Loved Her Work
Sister Therese Rotarius, O.P., 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine, WI on Friday, February 24, 2017. Theresa Cecilia was born May 9, 1928 to Peter and Agnes (nee: Morian) Rotarius in Warren, MI. On September 2, 1946 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1947 she was given the […]
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Obituary: Sister Irene McCarthy Loved Sharing The Gift Of Music
Sister Irene McCarthy, O.P., 90, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, WI, on Friday November 11, 2016. Patricia Jane was born April 23, 1926 to Callahan J. and Genevieve (nee: Hartt) McCarthy in South Milwaukee, WI. On September 3, 1945 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1946 she was given the […]
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Obituary: Sister Lois Vanderbeke, O.P.
Sister Lois Vanderbeke, O.P., 80, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, WI on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Lois Marie was born May 7, 1936 to Joseph A. and Leontine (nee: Blomme) Vanderbeke in Detroit, MI. On August 25, 1955 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1956 she was given the religious […]
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Obituary: Sister Dolores Chartrand
Sister Dolores Chartrand, O.P., 87, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, on Tuesday. Dolores Helen was born Oct. 2, 1928 to Alfred F. and Anna (nee: Schweiger) Chartrand in Richmond, MI. On Aug. 28, 1945 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1946 she was given the religious name Sister Gervase. She […]
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Obituary: Judith Perona
Judith “Judy” Perona, 70, passed away Sunday at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee from complications from kidney cancer. Judy was born in Racine, July 16, 1945 to the late Michael Domanik and Caroline Domanik Gordon. On Dec. 20, 1969 she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Perona at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Judy attended […]
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Public Defender, Justice Advocate Receive Women Of the Year Award
Public defender Jennifer Bias and justice advocate Elaine Kinch were named Women of the Year by the Racine Dominicans for their work in Racine and other communities in the state. Since 2005 the Racine Dominicans, a community of Catholic sisters and lay associates, have honored woman through the Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes […]
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Obituary: Sister Marie Burnaby, 92, Served Her Community
Sister Marie Burnaby, O.P., 92, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, WI on Monday March 7, 2016. Marie Dorothy was born November 21, 1923 to John and Grace (nee: Maddelein) Burnaby in Detroit, MI. On September 6, 1941 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1942 she was given the religious name […]