Cabrini High School’s Mu Alpha Theta club hosted its fifth annual Middle School Math Tournament, open to both boys and girls, on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Participation was free for the tournament. Students were not allowed to bring a calculator for any of the tests, including individual tests, team tests, and an interschool test where they were tested on 6th and 7th grade math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I. Awards were given to students who placed first through sixth place on the individual or team tests, and the top three scoring schools on the interschool test received a trophy for their school
Cabrini High School Raises Money for Hurricane Dorian Victims
High School in New Orleans raised $650 to be sent to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for emergency relief of the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Students, faculty, staff, and parents raised funds in one week through a bake sale hosted by Cabrini’s Student Council and CRS Krewe, daily collections during lunch in the school cafeteria, as well as a collection during the Offertory during a school Mass.
“Service” is one of Cabrini High School’s three core values. Having “service” as a core value, every day the Cabrini High School community finds ways to help and serve others. Cabrini High School’s thoughts and prayers are with all victims of Hurricane Dorian. ~ submitted by Katelyn Ehrhardt
Cabrini Health: Herb Garden Inspires Childhood Memories
Cabrini Brighton patients can now cultivate and enjoy a sensory herb garden at the hospital.
Resident chef Daryl Morris is on a newly formed committee, focused on projects to enhance the hospital stay for patients with dementia.
The garden opened in May and is the committee’s first completed project. It was designed to encourage patients to reflect on their childhood.
“Reminiscing is a great thing for dementia patients. The older-style herbs help them think back to their childhood and many of those memories put them in a good place. The smells can help trigger those memories as well,” Mr Morris said.
He added that many dementia patients wanted to feel useful, rather than sitting in bed.
“Once the garden is a little more established, patients will have the opportunity to go out and do some weeding, watering or pruning. It will also provide a nice place for them to spend time with family, friends and other patients.”
Mr Morris said the garden would serve many purposes.
“The garden is a great initiative by the hospital and we’ll be able to utilise the herbs in the kitchen as well,” he said.
With more than 40 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, Mr Morris now demonstrates his love of cooking through the delicious and nutritious meals he prepares for patients at Cabrini Brighton.
“This is my first experience working in a hospital and I love it. To be serving appetising, nutritious food to people who need it is incredibly rewarding.”
For information about Cabrini’s community dementia nursing service visit: www.cabrini.com.au/chronicdisease
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National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Celebrates Our Foundress at a Sparkling Benefit
What joy we felt on Thursday, September 12th as we welcomed over 160 guests at the Chicago Yacht Club Monroe Station for our annual Benefit Dinner! This year we honored Mother Cabrini as the anchor of our community.
Our benefit venue, The Chicago Yacht Club, embodies our deep admiration for Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who many times traveled the waters overseas to establish her missions.
Our celebration continued with cocktails, dinner, paddle raising along with silent and live auctions. We were especially proud to welcome Sr. Barbara Staley, MSC, General Superior & Council and very much appreciate her support.
The evening was a huge success and we thank Mother Cabrini for such lovely weather and all the joy we shared. She was truly with us as we celebrated and honored her mission in our beautiful city!
Cabrini Health Appoints New CEO
Cabrini Health Board Chairman Sylvia Falzon is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Williams as the new CEO for Cabrini Australia.
After a lengthy and thorough recruitment process, the Cabrini Board selected Ms. Williams from a highly-experienced field of applicants.
Ms. Williams has been with Cabrini for the past two years, in the role of Chief of Health Operations, and played a vital role in the commissioning of Cabrini’s new Gandel Wing at Malvern as well as leading many other key strategic initiatives.
Prior to joining Cabrini, Ms. Williams was CEO of Peninsula Health. A nurse by professional background, Ms. Williams has extensive experience in both public and private sector health service delivery.
Ms. Williams is to be congratulated on securing this important role, where she will lead Cabrini into its next exciting phase of development. Her term will commence on November 30th.
Cabrini High School Celebrates 60 years!
The celebration began with Mass in the morning at Holy Rosary Church, said by Fr. Colm Cahill. Cabrini students, faculty, staff, alumnae, including members of the first graduating class of Cabrini High School, and other special guests were in attendance.
During his Homily, Fr. Cahill stated, “Anniversaries aren’t just a nostalgic history event. It gives you the opportunity to go back to the roots of who you are and why you do what you do. That’s all because of Mother Cabrini. Be a beacon of hope like Mother Cabrini was to so many.”
Following Mass, all students of Cabrini High School received a special Cabrini logo pin to add to their blazers as a memento of the 60th anniversary. There was a breakfast reception in the courtyard of the Esplanade building for alumnae and special guests where they could explore the original orphanage and now school building. There was a separate reception in the cafeteria for all students and faculty.
Cabrini’s President Jack Truxillo stated, “It is an honor to look around and see this Cabrini community – students, faculty, staff, alumnae, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, special guests – celebrating 60 years of Cabrini High School, as well as the legacy of Mother Cabrini. We are all a part of Mother Cabrini’s legacy, and it is our duty to continue her legacy.”
Mother Cabrini’s Care for Immigrants Cited as a Model
BY ARMANDO MACHADO, Catholic New York
At St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, July 13 was a day for two Masses in two languages, with one message: the Church in New York reaffirmed its commitment to immigrant rights and demanded “fair and just” treatment of immigrants on a weekend of federal arrests of undocumented immigrants in New York and other cities across the United States.
“With the difficulties and the tensions and the challenges that we’re facing, this would be a good time to thank God for her (Mother Cabrini’s) example, and to seek her intercession for justice and charity,” said Cardinal Dolan, the principal celebrant, in his homily during a noon Mass celebrating the 169th anniversary of Mother Cabrini’s birth on July 15, 1850. She is the patron saint of immigrants.
“Mother Cabrini took literally God’s Holy Word…She realized fully that Abraham was an immigrant, Abraham was a refugee,” the cardinal said. “Mother also took to heart the great commandment of Jesus, love of God and love of neighbor, and the parable of the Good Samaritan…We keep the spirit of Mother Cabrini alive.”
“Happy 169th, Mother Cabrini. That’s pretty old; but in this city and this archdiocese, you are ever young.”
The cardinal noted Mother Cabrini’s tireless devotion to the many people coming to New York from Italy, her native land. “Today, she would be there in the front lines (for all immigrants); her work still goes on through the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” he said.
The cardinal reiterated his grave concerns over federal immigration raids in a short news conference after Mass, at one point with visible anger and sorrow.
“People who are trying to obey the law, and trying to get their documents in order, are so afraid and so confused that they don’t know what to do, and this isn’t right, this isn’t good,” he told reporters, citing fluctuating immigration laws and policies.
“We all know that hundreds of thousands of immigrants are living a moment of terror and anguish and fear,” said Father Ambiorix Rodriguez, pastor of St. Elizabeth parish in Washington Heights, in his homily during a 2 p.m. Spanish Mass which he celebrated. That Mass also honored Mother Cabrini.
“That is why today we are in solidarity, in action and in prayer, for each one of them…And we ask that the repression stops, the repression of our undocumented brothers and sisters. Every person has dignity, a dignity that is inviolable and given by God.”
After the Spanish Mass, Father Rodriguez participated in a Neighborhood Procession for Immigrant Rights; the procession route included Cabrini Boulevard. Father Rodriguez was a concelebrant in the earlier Mass.
Cardinal Dolan, at the news conference, told reporters, “Our (immigrant) brothers and sisters—they are scared, really scared.” He noted that one parish priest in the archdiocese told him last week that his parishioners were concerned about leaving home and attending Mass because of the planned federal raids.
“That’s how scared some people are,” the cardinal said. “And I’m just hoping that this Mass and the presence of the Church, and the assurances that I’m giving now, will let them know that they’re not alone. Jesus is with them, and the Church with them…We’re hiking up our efforts.”
With the cardinal was Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities, who was one of the Mass concelebrants with Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Walsh.
“We know that so many of our neighbors are frightened and they feel threatened,” Msgr. Sullivan told the journalists. “And so we have our counselors, our attorneys who are available this entire weekend at both the New York State New American Hotline and the New York City Action Hotline, so people can call and they’ll get good, accurate, prompt information about how to respond to any threats that they may fear…We believe in abiding by the law, but we don’t believe in abusing the law.
“So we want people to exercise their rights…They do not have to respond unless (agents) have the proper documents,” Msgr. Sullivan said. Extra people were manning the hotlines last weekend, he noted.
Sister Catherine Garry, M.S.C., from the Lower Manhattan convent of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was founded by Mother Cabrini, spoke toward the end of the English-language Mass. She expressed gratitude to all who support her congregation’s mission in advocating for immigrants.
Sister Yolanda Flores, M.S.C, who is from the same convent, spoke at the end of the Spanish Mass, thanking all who work to assure immigrants know their rights and can rely on the Church for help.
In interviews with Catholic New York after the Spanish Mass, several attendees spoke of their thankfulness for the Mass celebrations and the procession, and for the Church’s advocacy for immigrants through Catholic Charities, Cabrini Immigrant Services and other Church organizations.
Among them was Maria Caguana, 35, a parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Astoria, Queens. She is from Ecuador and is in the process of obtaining U.S. permanent resident status.
“It was beautiful,” she told CNY of the Spanish Mass and homily. “I am here to pray, to pray for my family, to our Lord and Our Mother.”
Manuel Dutan, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes in Queens, and Ruth Ovalle, a parishioner of St. John-Visitation parish in the Bronx, both said they are immigrants who have documented status in the United States. Dutan is originally from Ecuador and Ms. Ovalle from the Dominican Republic. In separate interviews, they said they attended the Cabrini Mass as a strong show of support for immigrants seeking such status.
“I am here for the Mass, for Mother Cabrini and the procession on this beautiful day,” Ms. Ovalle said. “I am here to demonstrate my support for all immigrants, and to pray that the Lord opens doors for them.”
New York State New American Hotline: 1(800) 566-7636, and New York City Action Hotline, 1 (800) 354-0365.
Cabrini Health’s New Gandel Wing Receives Archbishop’s Blessing
Melbourne Archbishop the Most Reverend Peter A Comensoli officially blessed Cabrini’s new $120 million Gandel Wing yesterday, ahead of it receiving its first patients on Monday.
The 15 July opening is an auspicious date, as it is St Frances Xavier Cabrini’s birthday, the missionary sister who established the order that took over the hospital in 1948.
The completion of the Gandel Wing signifies the end of nine years of planning and development to improve Cabrini’s facilities and provide an exceptional patient experience.
In a moving ceremony, Archbishop Comensoli blessed each floor with Holy Water, to bring hope and healing to all who enter through its doors, symbolic of the healing mission of Jesus.
Archbishop Comensoli said the new wing was a significant development in healthcare and would allow Cabrini to continue to provide outstanding care to all its patients, encompassing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
“This new Gandel Wing will ensure Cabrini is well-equipped to care for patients who are sick, frail or receiving targeted treatment,” he said.
“I am delighted to be able to bless this building. This is a momentous occasion in Cabrini’s history and pays tribute to its Catholic heritage and the foundations laid by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”
Sr Diane Olmstead MSC, Provincial Superior of the Guadalupe Province, travelled from New York to take part in the historic occasion. She said the new Gandel Wing was a milestone in the Sister’s mission of care and service and showed how much the hospital had evolved since its humble beginnings in 1948.
“We have prayed that the patients and their loved ones who entrust us with their care will experience genuine warmth and kindness,” she said.
“As a Catholic health service, our mission is to bring about fullness of life for all people in all places and times, as Jesus ardently desired.”
Cabrini Board Chairman Sylvia Falzon said the Gandel Wing would enable the health service to continue to provide compassionate care to its patients in a state-of-the-art facility.
“Cabrini has devoted itself to caring for the sick, frail and elderly in our community for more than 70 years and we will continue to do so for many years to come,” Ms Falzon said. “We continue to place our patients at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to provide them with the best possible care.”
Cabrini High School Honors Distinguished Educators
Four elementary school teachers were honored on May 8, 2019 by Cabrini High School students. The Distinguished Educator Award is presented annually to teachers who have done an outstanding job preparing their students to succeed in high school. This year’s honorees are:
Jodi Epp, Christian Brothers School, nominated by Mary Miller ‘22
Lynette Jones, St. Leo the Great School, nominated by Cydney St. Junior ‘20
Ximena Lopez, St. Edward the Confessor School, nominated by Emma Williams ‘22
Kevin Loup, St. Rosalie School, nominated by Makenna Borne ‘23
Each year, Cabrini students who demonstrate outstanding character and hold a GPA of 3.5 or higher are given the opportunity to nominate an elementary school teacher who has had a positive impact on their lives. In the nomination, students are asked to share why they selected the teachers and the impact the nominee has had on their lives and preparation for high school and beyond.
Cabrini High School President, Jack Truxillo, addressed the Distinguished Educators and guests, “You have made such an impression and had such an impact on your former students that they chose to go through the nominating process. That in itself speaks volumes. Cabrini’s Distinguished Educator Award honors those elementary teachers who have shaped and prepared the outstanding young women who come to Cabrini High School.”
National Shrine Lends Support to MSC Ethiopian Mission
Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, Director of the National Shrine of St. Frances X. Cabrini in Chicago writes that they are pleased to announce that their Lenten Outreach to support the Cabrini Ministries in Ethiopia raised $5,086.00. In appreciation for the generosity of our community, Sr. Bridget received a heartfelt thank you from Thinky Mabaso on April 15:
Greetings Sister Bridget:
Your hard work and continuous support bear testimony of the love that Mother Cabrini had for suffering people and deep care for children. The support that you have given us gives hope and courage, and it echoes the words, “Now is the Favorable Time.” Your act of love and kindness, as well a selfless giving, gives strength to the work done here which at times shakes and challenges the core of our faith. It is such kindness where our hope is rekindled. Once again thank you from all of the little beautiful souls of the Children in Dubbo (Ethiopia). On behalf of Cabrini Ministries, we would like to thank you a million times.
Thinky Mabaso
In addition to their gratitude they sent us the attached pictures of the children laughing and a group photo of Cabrini Ministries Ethiopia.
We are delighted to see the laughter in these children faces and admire the Cabrini Ministries in Ethiopia for their selfless acts of charity and love and their strength in continuing their vocation.
Our Easter Sunday Mass was a glorious celebration with 400 in attendance and following the service, children relished in the joy of an Easter egg hunt with Father Ted Ploplis in the Narthex area of the Shrine.
We feel blessed with all that transpired at the Shrine during Lent and Easter Sunday and look forward to a very busy summer of tours, concerts and faith
formation events.
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