On May 2, 1922, the foundation was laid for the Little Chapel in the Woods, which today is known as the Heilborn Chapel. It was constructed and donated by the Gaul brothers: Herman, Jacob, and Christopher. Initially, it held statues of the Blessed...
History of the PHJC in Donaldson, Pt. 4
The Associate Community of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ was established in 1983. PHJC Associates are baptized men and women, single or married, who respond to the call of the Holy Spirit to serve according to the Gospel. After a year of...
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ bless and dedicate a new pipe organ, Opus 83, at Ancilla Domini Chapel
On Saturday evening, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ commemorated the completion of the Taylor and Boody Opus 83 pipe organ at Ancilla Domini Chapel with a blessing service and dedication recital performed by renowned organist Dr. Benjamin A....
Getting To Know Sister Pat Kolas
I was born in Northwest Indiana. My father’s parents emigrated from Lithuania and found jobs at Inland Steel. My mother’s parents camefrom Slovakia and found employment at Standard Oil. My Slovak grandmother taught my sister, Sharon, and me our...
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ: Becoming a Champion
Most people recognize a champion as the one who steps up to the podium, but each champion has taken an amazing journey before ever reaching that podium. Champions must create a daily routine and experience failures and opportunities to improve before...
Sister Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC, Elected to Leadership Conference of women Religious Board
Plymouth, IN – Sister Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC, has been elected to the board of Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has about...
Pipe Organ Update
The installation of Taylor and Boody Opus 83 Pipe Organ is drawing near! As of right now, the construction process is around the 50 percent mark with a target date of September 5 to begin installation. A couple of weekends ago, I made a visit to the...
Life’s Pilgrimage
As the season of spring is upon us, it is easier to remember that the earth is like a sister with whom we share our lives. Grass is a verdant green, flowers bloom and grace the landscape, fragrances tickle our noses, and blue skies with soft white...
A Humble Heart
The virtue of humility is one of the most outstanding qualities of Saint Katharina Kasper in all her search for the divine will of God. She was committed to God in humility and simplicity of heart. She was truthful and transparent to her Sisters and...
How Best to Give?
Coworker Judy Williamson tells us the Story behind the hymn Amazing Grace, and its myriad influences over the centuries. When the best method for giving is considered, the three “Ts” come to mind. Giving of our time, our talent, and our treasure...
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