Ever since the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ installed a stunning new organ in their Ancilla Domini Chapel this past March, they have strived to use the instrument to spread a love of music throughout the community. That’s precisely why on Sunday,...

Popcorn Fest is hitting the Region this weekend, and everyone is feeling the excitement. With races, live music, a parade, and tons of local vendors, the weekend is packed with fun events to help you enjoy the weekend! Take a look at our list of 10...

Darla Bartlett and Mark Reynolds seem like coworkers who’ve always been at The Center at Donaldson, that’s how good of a fit they are, both for their jobs and with fellow coworkers. Darla celebrated her one-year anniversary as a Greenhouse...

Author's note: I had the opportunity to serve with Sister Kathleen Quinn while working with the migrant population at the U.S.-Mexico border. It was an experience I will never forget. Her willingness to undertake all assignments from serving meals to...

Maria Center resident Diana Anderson visited Peaceable Primates Sanctuary near Winamac, Indiana with fellow residents and former Activities Manager Jennifer Weinert in 2019, shortly after she moved to Maria Center. What began as a field trip turned...

Today, many people believe that relics are a thing of the past with no relevance to today’s world. I disagree since many of us still utilize prayer cards, rosaries, and other touchstones from our upbringing that comfort us today. They serve as...

Although I have never met Sister Joyce in person, I feel that I know her since she contributed to our Sister Art Display in the Heritage Room two years ago. Her quilting and handicrafts are exceptional and items such as gift bags and uniquely...

As a young girl, one of our pre-Memorial Day rituals, headed-up by my father Ben, was a trip to Saint Joseph Cemetery on South Bend’s west side to plant red geraniums on the graves of our family members, especially the veterans. The west-side...

Children’s Literature develops through themes that are both understood by youngsters now but also encourage their future growth and development. One such children’s story is entitled Miss Maple’s Seeds by Eliza Wheeler.  In this story, Miss...