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Meet some of the men and women who benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Smiles in St. Louis Grateful for Your Support
The Retirement Fund for Religious team recently journeyed to St. Louis, Missouri, to photograph senior religious from various communities within the archdiocese.
These dedicated sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have all benefited from the impact of generous donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection, held annually nationwide.
Above: Photographer Jim Judkis (right) captures Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Back row, from left: Sr. Corinne Struckhoff, Sr. Monica Laws, Sr. Madonna Jodlowski, Sr. Regina Strassburger. Front row, from left: Sr. Olivia Bellegante, Sr. Juanita Little.
Above: Photographer Jim Judkis (right) captures Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Back row, from left: Fr. Bob Sieg, Br. Tom Carroll, Fr. Ralph Parthie, Fr. Luis Runde, Fr. Glenn Phillips, Fr. Jim Lause, Fr. Maury Smith, Fr. Ralph Zetzl. Front row, from left: Fr. David Rodriguez, Fr. Eoli Roselada, Br. Joseph Manning (seated), Fr. John Ostdiek (seated), Br. Joe Rogenski (seated), Fr. Andrew Lewandowski.
Above: Photographer Jim Judkis (left) takes images of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. Sitting, from left: Sr. M. Anne Maskey, Sr. M. Dominica MacPherson, Sr. M. Angela Beezley, Sr. M. Alfrede Mann, Sr. M. Petra Barcelona, Sr. M. Clarita Collins, Sr. M. Stephanie Belgeri. Standing, from left: Sr. M. Bernard Simmons, Sr. Maria Regina Bracken, Sr. M. Christine Crowder.
These photos are a tangible reminder of those your generosity impacts. Thanks to your support, we can continue to provide for the essential care and needs of elderly religious across the United States.
The Retirement Fund for Religious team expresses their gratitude to all those who participated for their warm welcome and smiles.
©2024 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC • All rights reserved • Photographer: Jim Judkis