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| August 8, 2008 |
| ST LOUIS MISSOURI SITE OF 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION |
The Daughters of Isabella held its 2008 Biennial International Convention at The Millennium St Louis Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, from August 3-6, 2008. This year’s theme was "CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY – KEEP THE FLAME ABLAZE”. On Sunday, August 3, the Opening Mass was held at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, concelebrated by Episcopal Advisor, Bishop Richard J. Malone of Portland, Maine and Liaison Bishop, the Most Reverend André Vallée from Ste-Anne-de-la-Perade, Quebec, as well as 14 State and Local Chaplains. On Sunday evening, hundreds of Daughters of Isabella put on their cowboy hats and dancing shoes and enjoyed a fun Western Night, with music, square dancing and line dancing. On Monday morning, August 4th, members were treated to two Workshops. A Spiritual Workshop, presented by both Bishop Malone and Bishop Vallée, was held from first, followed by a Leadership Workshop, entitled: "Were you born to be a Leader?", conducted by International Director Susanne Suchy in English and by International Vice Regent Christiane Chagnon and International Secretary/Treasurer Aline Larabie in French. Highlight of this year’s convention was the introduction for sale of the new history of the organization, “Daughters of Isabella – Our Legacy, Our Future 1897-2007. Members lined up to purchase their copy, signed by Historian Carol Dorr Clement, PhD. Over 600 Delegates, members and guests were registered for the Convention and in attendance at the Closing Banquet held on Wednesday evening, August 6th. The Installation of Officers for the 2008-2010 term was held during the Closing Mass, celebrated by Liaison Bishop André Vallée and Episcopal Advisor Bishop Richard J. Malone. During the Mass, State Regents lit candles for their deceased members and Chaplains during a special Memorial Service. The popular Walk-A-Thon to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness was held at 6 am on Tuesday, August 5th, with over 200 members participating. Members from circles in the United States and Canada raised thousands of dollars for this special cause. Also, during the convention, a huge Respect Life Baby Shower was held, with hundreds of gifts donated by members of the United States and Canada circles. During the business meeting, a letter and Apostolic Blessing was read from the Apostolic Nuncio for the United States. The International Regent also made a special announcement regarding the following charitable givings for the 2006-2008 period: Monetary Donations: $2,280,663 Volunteer Hours: 4,027,831 During the convention, awards were presented to the circles who were winners of the Cross and Crown Award and Isabella Award; New awards given at this convention were for Recruitment and Retention as well as for the best Newsletters. At the close of the convention, it was announced that the site of the next International Convention in the year 2010 will be in Montreal, Quebec. |
| July 10, 2008 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS |
Elaine Leger, International Regent for the Daughters of Isabella, recently announced the winners of the Queen Isabella Foundation Scholarships at the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America for 2008-2009. The four women in the Masters of Social Work program at the University are: Angela Johnson, Fadia Haddad-Jawdat, Esther Song, Shayna Scholnick, and Candice Peggs. Since 1933, hundreds of students attending the Masters Program in Social Studies have been helped with scholarships to the University because of the generous donations of the members of the Daughters of Isabella. |
| June 30, 2008 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - May 2008 |
The ISABELLA, May 2008 |
| June 28, 2008 |
| TENNESSEE ADDS A NEW CIRCLE |
 Following the Conferral of Degrees, members and family attended a special Mass celebrated for them by the Pastor and their Chaplain, Reverend Richard Cash. International Regent Elaine Leger installed the new officers immediately following the Mass. Knights of Columbus from Dickson Council #8241 acted as Marshals for the Installation. The following officers were installed: Regent: Nicole Lewis; Vice Regent: Diane Lill ; Honorary Past Regent : Susan Hahn; Financial Secretary: Beth Arthon; Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Anderson; Treasurer: Tammy Arthon; Scribe: Bonnie Lill; Chancellor: Kathy Joiner; Custodian: Cecilia Broadwater; Auditor: Alyssa Ginter. The circle is made up of members from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Patricks and a few from other parishes around the Diocese. We extend a joyful welcome to our new Sisters! |
| May 9, 2008 |
| ANOTHER NEW CIRCLE FOR CALIFORNIA |
 Installation of Officers was held immediately following the ceremony, with the following officers being installed: Regent: JoAnn Yeager; Vice Regent: Karen Tennyson; Honorary Past Regent: Charlene Dawson; Financial Secretary: Terri Newport; Recording Secretary: Dorothy Larocco; Treasurer: Claudia Young; Scribe: Sandra Haynes-Andrews; Chancellor: Lynn Thomas; Auditor: Ann Woehrle; Custodian: Kris Mason. Chaplain: Deacon Bill Warren. Mistress of Ceremonies: Yvonne Ritter, Regent of St. Ann’s Circle #1332 Also present for the Installation was Rev. Michael Kelly, Pastor of St. Jaochim’s Church and members of the newly-organized St. Therese Circle #1421 from South San Francisco. Following the ceremonies, a skit on “the Life of Queen Isabella, Our Patroness” was presented by the ladies from St. Anne’s Circle, as well as a dance by Hannah Tennyson, granddaughter of one of the new members. We wish our new circle many years of sharing and living the good news of Christ in their daily lives as Daughters of Isabella. |
| April 18, 2008 |
| ANOTHER COLLEGE CIRCLE ORGANIZED |
 Mistress of Ceremonies for the events was Christina Rapa, a Senior, who was instrumental in the forming of this new circle on campus. Officer jewels were a gift from the Massachusetts State Circle. Paul Phillipino, Grand Knight and members of the Crusader Council #2706, Knights of Columbus, acted as Marshals for the Installation of Officers. Installed Officers were: Regent: Annmae Javier; Vice Regent: Lindsay Coughlin; Honorary Past Regent: Kelly Doherty; Financial Secretary: Carolynn Taddei; Recording Secretary: Meg Schulte; Treasurer: Elizabeth Conway; Chancellor: Marianne Bauer; Custodian: Grace Miller; Scribe: Marissa Athanasiou; Auditor: Annette Berry. Chaplain of the Circle is Fr. William Clark. International Regent Elaine Leger told the new members that “the future of the Daughters of Isabella is brighter because of our new Sisters who bring new life and enthusiasm to our Order.” Sharon Rhode, Regent of the new college circle at St. Mary’s College/Notre Dame University – Ladies of the Lake Circle #1418 – commented: “That just makes me smile that girls all across the country are seeing the benefits of being a Daughter.” |
| April 10, 2008 |
| NEW CIRCLE IN CALIFORNIA |
 A beautiful Mass was celebrated by Rev. Alex Legaspi, Pastor of St. Andrew Church and concelebrated by Rev. Dominador Corrales, the Chaplain of the new Circle. Installation of officers was held immediately following the ceremony, with the following officers being installed: Regent: Wilhelmina Santamaria; Vice Regent: Virginia Cruz; Honorary Past Regent Sonia Redada; Financial Secretary: Cecile Mateo; Recording Secretary: Leticia Sabiniano; Treasurer: Luz de la Paz; Scribe: Fe Pagaduan; Chancellor: Isael Pantangco; Auditors: Justina Formoso, Evangeline Buenavista, May Avila; Custodian: Rosario Ballesteros; Monitor: Emy Jamias; Banner Bearer: Gloria Sablad; Guides: Ma Victoria Gazmin, Jezreel Cruz; Outer and Inner Guards: Linda Victoire Byers, Victoria Sousa; Musician: Ma Luisa B. Malabed The Knights of Columbus St. Francis Assembly #43 assisted with the Installation of Officers as Marshals. A dinner banquet was held with over 100 members and friends present. This new circle encompasses women from the Bay area, San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties, and makes the 3d Daughter of Isabella Circle in California. We welcome our new Sisters with open arms and wish them God’s many blessings! |
| February 3, 2008 |
| 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN ST. LOUIS |
Theme: “CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY – KEEP THE FLAME ABLAZE” The Biennial Convention of the International Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will be held August 3 to August 6, 2008 at the Millennium Hotel St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. The Convention will open on Sunday, August 3 at 2:30 P.M. with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Principal Concelebrant will be Episcopal Advisor Bishop Richard J. Malone from Portland, Maine, with Bishop André Vallée, Liaison Bishop from Ste-Anne-de-la Pérade, Quebec, and numerous local and State Chaplains from throughout the United States and Canada. At 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, the International Regent will meet with the State Regents at which time they will receive information and instructions on all phases of the Convention. Opening and Business Sessions: Two Workshops will be held on Monday morning, August 4, followed by Mass celebrated at 11:00 A.M. The Business Session will then take place from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Elections will be held immediately following the business session until 6:30 PM. On Tuesday, August 5, the Business Session will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with Mass to be celebrated 11:30 am. Wednesday, August 6, the Business Session will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Closing Mass, followed by the Installation of Officers, will be held at 2:30 PM. The principal concelebrant will be Bishop André Vallée, Liaison Bishop, along with Episcopal Advisor, Bishop Richard J. Malone, and various Chaplains. The Convention Banquet which will be a “Black and White Gala” to celebrate the closing of the 110th Anniversary year of the Daughters of Isabella with entertainment will be held on Wednesday evening, August 6, at 7:00 PM. A highlight of this convention will be the introduction of the new Daughters of Isabella History, “Daughters of Isabella – Our Legacy, Our Future”, which will be available for sale. Carol Dorr Clement, PhD, our Historian, will be present to personally sign all copies sold during the convention. Workshops: This year, two Workshops will be offered and opened to everyone. A Spirituality Workshop will be held on Monday, August 4, from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M., conducted in English by our Episcopal Advisor Bishop Richard J. Malone,and in French by Bishop André Vallée, our Liaison Bishop. From 9:30 to 10:30 A.M, two separate Workshops in English and French will also be offered entitled: “Were you Born to be a Leader?” Social Activities: On Sunday night, August 3, a Western Night will be held at the Millennium Hotel for interested members and friends. On Tuesday night, August 5th, a special trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is being offered. The Respect Life Baby Shower will be held during the convention. Also, on Tuesday, August 5th, the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-thon will take place from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. |
| January 21, 2008 |
| MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL REGENT ON RESPECT LIFE |
My dear Sisters: On January 22, as the country marks the 35th anniversary of Roe vs Wade which legalized abortion on demand in the United States, I call on each member of the Daughters of Isabella to continue to take the stand to uphold the dignity of all human life. We should recommit ourselves to building a culture in which every human life is valued, no matter how poor or sick, how old or microscopic, that life may be. Let us unite our hearts and minds through prayer and good works with others throughout the country on this day, in promoting the inherent dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. As Catholics and Daughters of Isabella, we must heed the Lord’s call to life and be women “"of life and for life" as our beloved Pope John Paul II called us to be. |
| January 5, 2008 |
| MEET OUR NEWEST CIRCLE – ST AUGUSTINE CIRCLE #1419 |
Michigan State Circle’s State Regent Mary Tomaszewski is proud to introduce Michigan’s newest Circle - St. Augustine Circle #1419 from Howell, Michigan. The circle was installed on November 18, 2007 by the State Regent and is comprised of over 30 women --most of whom are between 30 and 40 years old, as well as 2 ladies under the age of 20. Their Pastor, Fr. Gregg Pleiniss is very supportive of the Circle and acts as their Chaplain. The State Circle would particularly like to thank the Circle from Maine which provided them with some antique pins to use in their circle (Their Honorary Past Regent was a former DofI member of this Circle) .... yes, this is the start of many more circles in the Great Lakes State. |
| December 1, 2007 |
| DECEMBER 8 – PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY |
International Regent Elaine Leger reminds all members of the Daughters of Isabella that we as members of the Daughters of Isabella have pledged ourselves to pray for our youth on December 8th each year. She stated that it is most fitting that on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we ask our Blessed Mother to keep our youth in her gentle care. Remember, the youth of today are our future. |
| November 10, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
Saint Rita Circle #498, Westbrook, Maine MISSION POSSIBLE: This project was undertaken to show teenagers and the leaders how to make Christmas cards. The youth involved ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old. Members of the Daughters of Isabella donated the supplies that were used to make the cards and two Daughters did the teaching. This activity was very much appreciated by the teenagers. Congratulations and keep up with your good work, for the youth need your support. Chairperson : Marie Fredette |
| October 30, 2007 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - October 2007 |
The ISABELLA, October2007 |
| October 9, 2007 |
| NEW COLLEGE CIRCLE INSTITUTED IN INDIANA |
 Installation of the new circle officers by International Regent Elaine Leger was held immediately following the ceremony. Officers elected were: Regent: Sharon Rhode; Vice Regent: Mary Beth Harris; Honorary Past Regent: Jessica Sheehan; Financial Secretary: Elizabeth Dillon; Recording Secretary: Miranda Baxter; Treasurer: Jessica Stuifbergen; Chancellor: Jackie Rothschild; Custodian: Christina Werner; Scribe: Kelly Gasior; Auditor: Laura Godlewski; Chaplain: Rev. James King, CSC Adding to the festivities was the involvement of members of the 4th Degree Team of Notre Dame Knights of Columbus Council #1477 who acted as Marshalls for the Installation. Officer jewels were a gift from the Knights and were presented by State Regent Helen Deppe. Mistress of Ceremonies was International Organizer Leola Myers. Refreshments were served following the ceremony at the KofC quarters, while everyone watched the Notre Dame vs UCLA football game. What a celebration! International Regent Elaine Leger remarked that the room was filled with excitement, energy and love of the Daughters of Isabella as they ended the day singing the Daughters of Isabella song for the first time! "We left that room with renewed hope, not only for the future of the Daughters of Isabella, but for the world, with young women like this standing tall and being proud to be a Catholic woman". |
| August 10, 2007 |
 CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| July 29, 2007 |
| STATE REGENTS MEET IN ST. LOUIS |
| May 20, 2007 |
| NEW COLLEGE CIRCLE INSTITUTED |
| May 10, 2007 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT |
| May 5, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 1, 2007 |
| QUEEN ISABELLA DAY – APRIL 22d |
| February 18, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| December 1, 2006 |
| DECEMBER 8 – PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY. |
| November 18, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| November 1, 2006 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEET IN NEW HAVEN, CT |
| October 25, 2006 |
| 2006 Convention Photos |
| October 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
| September 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA SUPPORT BISHOPS ON DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE |
| August 14, 2006 |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN TORONTO |
| August 10, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 6, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 6, 2006 |
| THANK YOU LETTER FROM OUR SISTERS IN NEW ORLEANS |
| March 20, 2006 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT THANKS MEMBERS FOR DONATIONS TO HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND |
| March 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS |
| February 10, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 6, 2006 |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN TORONTO, CANADA |
| December 8, 2005 |
| DECEMBER 8TH - DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PRAY FOR YOUTH : |
| December 1, 2005 |
| FIRST D OF I CIRCLE IN TENNESSEE |
| November 5, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| September 8, 2005 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND ANNOUNCED BY INTERNATIONAL REGENT |
| August 25, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| July 28, 2005 |
| STATE REGENTS MEET WITH INTERNATIONAL BOARD |
| May 25, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 19, 2005 |
| WE ARE BLESSED! 265TH PONTIFF ELECTED: |
| April 2, 2005 |
| COMMENTS BY INTERNATIONAL REGENT ON THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II |
| March 22, 2005 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA CHARTER FIRST CIRCLE IN JAPAN
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| February 15, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 30, 2005 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT CHALLENGES MEMBERS IN YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST |
| November 15, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| September 4, 2004 |
| International Convention – Orlando, Florida |
| Aug 15, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 30, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| February 28, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 15, 2004 |
| Orlando, Florida is Site of the Year 2004 International Convention |
| November 30, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| August 13, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 8, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 2, 2003 |
| Daughters of Isabella Announces Release of New Publicity Video |
| August 11, 2002 |
| 2002 Award Winners |
| August 10, 2002 |
| 2002 International Convention - Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2002 |
| Message for the World Youth Assembling in Toronto, July 2002 |
| January 1, 2002 |
| Toronto, Canada is the site of the Year 2002 International Convention |
| December 1, 2001 |
| International Regent Announces Donation |
| September 13, 2001 |
| Message from the International Regent: "A Terrible Tragedy" |
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