Religious Formation in St. Louis, MO.

This training, as well as her own experience and personality, gave her the qualities for spiritual direction and training of Novices. She served as Novice Director for the Sisters of St. Martha for several years.

In 1989, Kathleen was elected as General Superior 0f the Sisters of St. Martha and at the present time expends her energy for the Congregation. In 1993, she was elected for a second term.

In her spare time, Sr. Kathleen has taken courses in Conversational French and in Sign Language.

At an early age, when Kathleen was beginning to walk, she was nicknamed "Ditty" by her brother, Vernon — a name which has followed her down through the years by her family and friends. In spite of all her achievements, she is still known among us as "Ditty Bolger".

REVEREND SISTER LUCIE ANNE DOIRON

Lucie Anne was born in Hope River, on December 9, 1892, daughter of Jean Doiron and Edesse Pineau. She attended the local school and at the age of ten her parents . placed her for three months in Rustico Convent for special preparation for her first ' Holy Communion. It seems that her desire to become a religious was nurtured at this time as she discovered that the Sisters seemed truly happy. She obtained her teach— ing diploma from Prince of Wales College and taught in various schools in Prince Edward Island for six years before answer— ing the ever persistent call "Come" — to follow the Master.

On August 17, 1916 she began her novitiate with the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal. After her religious profession, January 17, 1919 she devoted her time, energy and love to teaching the elementary grades in Miscouche Convent spending her time sewing clothing for the poor, never wanting to know who the recipients would be — all was for God. Sister had spent a life consecrated to the Lord. Many outstanding virtues shone forth in her life; gentleness, warm hospitality to all, deep love and concern for her family and friends, devotedness in her many tasks, her constant good humour and her loving acceptance of any service rendered to her.

Sn Lucie Anne Doiron

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