Franciscan Sisters of Mary in the newsSister Mary Jean Ryan, who served for 25 years (1986–2011) as the first president and CEO of SSM Health Care, will be inducted into the Health Care Hall of Fame.
The ceremony will take place March 26 in Chicago in conjunction with
the American College of Healthcare Executives 2018 Congress. Modern
Healthcare magazine reported that during her tenure leading SSM Health
Care, Sister Mary Jean “was credited with championing programs to
advance both gender and racial diversity. She also developed programs
that gave young leaders experience in a variety of health care settings,
from rural hospitals to urban locations. In 2002, SSM Health Care
became the first health organization to win a Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award.”
Sister Marita Anne Marrah, a longtime volunteer with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson County, was recently honored with a 2018 Award of Excellence at the annual conference of The National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association.
Together with its state and local member programs, National CASA
supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child
who has experienced abuse or neglect in the United States can be safe
and thrive in a permanent home. Sister Marita received the award for her
work as a board member involved in fundraising, strategic planning, and
budgeting. She grew CASA of Jefferson County from 10 volunteers to more
than 60, who serve nearly 100 children. She personally raised more than
$25,000 for the organization and has helped to hire staff, develop the
volunteer board, write grants, and mentor others.
New Trinity coach
The new varsity head football coach at Trinity Catholic High School is Terrence Curry,
who had been an assistant coach with the Titans for two seasons. He was
chosen from a group of applicants from the St. Louis area and
regionally. A St. Louis native, Curry is a 1999 graduate of Kirkwood
High School and played football at the University of Missouri-Columbia
from 1999-2003. As a defensive back, wide receiver and running back, he
brings experience on both offense and defense. He was a team captain at
Mizzou as a senior. He is a mentor to young athletes and is involved in
the community. Curry and his wife, Tiara, have two children, Chloee, 13,
and Terrence Jr., 7.
North county schools receive grant
The Koch Foundation, Inc. of Gainesville, Fla., has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Federation of Catholic Schools in North County to be used in support of student retreats
in the 2018-19 school year. Retreats will be focused on sacramental
preparation, for students receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist for the first time, and for junior high students preparing
for Confirmation. The 12th Annual North County Confirmation Rally will
take place in September at Trinity Catholic High School, and
second-grade retreats will be held in October at Pallottine Renewal
Center, led by the Sacred Heart Sisters. The Federation of Catholic
Schools is a formal agreement between the pastors of the
13
parishes in the North County Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to
work more closely together in support of the mission of Catholic
education in North County.
‘Man of the Year’ nominations
All parishes, organizations and individuals are invited to nominate a man of outstanding volunteer service for the Catholic Man of the Year, to be honored at St. Joseph Radio’s
annual dinner and awards ceremony Sunday, May 6, at the Frontenac
Hilton. The event will begin with a social at 4 p.m., followed by dinner
and a pictorial review of nominees and their work. Then, Auxiliary Bishop Mark S. Rivituso
will present the award. The application deadline is April 10. For
information about nominations or the dinner, visit
www.saintjosephradio.net, call (636) 447-6000, or visit the station at
3920 S. Old Highway 94 # 36 in St. Charles.
Upcoming events
Run for life, learning
Birthright Counseling St. Louis is hosting a 6K run, 1-mile walk, and quarter-mile kids’ fun run on the morning of Saturday, March 31, at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park,
starting at the Tremayne Shelter, 13725 Marine Ave. Funds raised will
be used for education and housing expenses for Birthright clients, with
excess funds providing professional counseling and practical assistance
as well. Included are prizes awarded to top runners by category, live
music, activities, and more. Online registration closes Monday, March
26. For information or to register, visit www.stlouisreview.com/jdn.