Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Honor 2025 Jubilarians
In this Jubilee Year of 2025, a sacred time of grace and spiritual renewal in the Catholic Church, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ joyfully honor eight dedicated women religious who celebrate milestone anniversaries of vowed religious life. These Sisters have served faithfully for 50 to 75 years, and each one has profoundly impacted lives through education, healthcare, ministry, and community service.
This year’s celebration coincides with the universal Church’s Jubilee Year, declared by Pope Francis as a time for being “Pilgrims of Hope.” In this spirit, we reflect with gratitude on the lives of these Sisters who have embodied hope and service for decades, living out the mission of our foundress, Saint Katharina Kasper, who once said:
“Let us do good while we still have time.”
2025 Living Jubilarians
- Sister Germaine Hustedde – 75 Years
- Sister Rosemary Jung – 70 Years
- Sister Therese Irene Galarneau – 70 Years
- Sister Nora Hahn – 60 Years
- Sister Loretta Schleper – 60 Years
- Sister Mary Joan Trippel – 60 Years
- Sister Patricia Kolas – 60 Years
- Sister Veronica Michalski – 50 Years
Each Sister’s journey reflects a legacy of humble service and spiritual commitment. Sister Veronica Michalski shared:
“I think my greatest joy this Jubilee will be reflecting on all the people and places I’ve been blessed to meet.”
And Sister Patricia Kolas offered this heartfelt prayer:
“I remain open to the surprises small and large that will be coming. I hope this is a Jubilee year of renewed hope and joy for us all.”
A community Jubilee Mass and celebration will be held at the PHJC Motherhouse in Donaldson, Indiana later this year. The Poor Handmaids, together with friends, family, and ministry partners, will lift up the lives of these women who have answered God’s call with courage and love.
