Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity continue sharing significant moments of our Community 2013 Chapter. Find here a poem that Sister Martin Flavin presented on a discussion of Silver Lake College of the Holy Family, Manitowoc, WI. Read more June 20 news
Father Joseph Fessler,
Mother Gabriel Gramlich,
Mother Generose Cahill…
A bright Spring day –
A trail that circles Silver Lake –
The vision begins.
The plans are made –
A plot is measured
And soil is turned.
A home – a convent built –
Doors open, welcome-wide
Youth eager to learn.
The young teacher Teresa’ vision
Taking shape –
The young educator Mary Gertrude
Shapes further dream.
Soon young women fill the college halls…
Our heritage – Holy Family College
Our legacy to keep the vision,
The dream become reality:
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family.
Ours it is to re-invigorate this our heritage-
Ours to be the collaborators of Mothers
Gabriel and Generose,
To bestow on this – our own college, a vital, vibrant future,
Pledging our prayers, our support,
To work begun, to tasks ahead.
Sister Martin Flavin
June 19, 2013
Sister Ellen Pachmayer, Sister Jan Villemure and Sister Monica Martin are serving as Chapter News Reporters.
