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Lovejoy area celebrates 125 years of service by Sister of St. Francis
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities have blessed the Lovejoy neighborhood for 125 years as educators, pastoral assistants, food pantry facilitators and volunteers.
The sisters have reached out to the children, families and individuals in an effort to bring them the message of hope and peace through action and service.
Sisters of St. Francis who ministered to the Lovejoy community include (standing from left) Sister Margaret Mary Foley, Sister M. Rose Therese DiGregorio, Sister Mary Agnes Frawley, Sister Rita Casey, Sister M. Eleanor Theilman, and (seated from left), Sister M. Antoinette Campiere, Sister M. Julia Hamilton and Sister M. Jeanne Kennedy.
In celebration of their 125th anniversary, the neighborhood community held a reception in honor of the sisters on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Iron Island Museum, 998 East Lovejoy St., Buffalo. All those whose lives have been touched by this Franciscan presence were welcomed to join in this expression of gratitude. A reception was held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light refreshments were served.
Sisters of St. Francis who will be honored by the Lovejoy community include (standing from left) Sister Marcella Nachreiner, Sister Marie Simon George, Sister Nancy Walsh and (seated from left), Sister Ann Helene Koenig and Sister M. Antoinette Campiere