MEMBERS
A New Genesis Community membership consists of vowed sisters, married women, and single persons.” All are eligible for leadership in the community. As of January, the community has twenty-two members: seventeen sisters, one married woman, and four single women, two of whom are candidates.
Jubilee—Celebrating 200 years of Service to the Church and Community
~Sr. Stephanie Spence, Appleton, WI
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On Sunday, August 24, Sr. Marita Gilsdorf and Sr. Mary Barbara Loch will be celebrating their 70 Jubilee of profession and Sr Stephanie Spence will be celebrating 60 years. There will be a special Mass sponsored by the diocese with other sister jubilarians at St. Bernard’s Parish in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Jubilee is a time of mostly joyous memories of students, parents, co-workers, priests, Brothers, parishioners and family who have supported us through these years with their prayers and encouragement. We are so grateful for the skills we acquired on the way; the educational opportunities; and the guidance of others who mentored us in our ministries. Truthfully, there were some years that dragged along—their challenges still etched in our memories, but these times were blessed by grace as well. The years have brought some wisdom, increased faith and hope that trust in what the Spirit brings.
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We need to mention that we didn’t achieve this landmark alone. We bless the others who walked with us from Wisconsin, Ohio. Michigan and Arizona. To read more, check out the website onmiss.io/sisterjubilees2025