Daughter of Joseph Alphonso(1890-1969)and Mary Barbara(1894-1933)Soltis Romey,she was baptized on her birthday and given the name Veronica.
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ROMEY, Sister Loyola, 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday afternoon, December 24, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
The former Veronica Romey was born on April 7, 1914 in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soltis) Romey.
She entered into the convent in 1930, and professed her vows in 1933.
Sister Loyola earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a masters of arts degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles.
Sister Loyola served as a teacher and-or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Immaculate Concept and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio.
After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Anne, Francis Creek; Roncalli Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and St. Paul Convent, Kaukauna.
Since 2004, Sister Loyola had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Rita Nelson of, Berwick, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Romey, Toronto, Ohio, and Corinne Romey, Portland, Ore.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.
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Comments of Sister Louise Hembrecht,Community Director.
Wake. 27th December,2010.
It was still Advent when we began keeping vigil with Sister Loyola, but the hustle and bustle and excitement of last minute preparations and decorating for Christmas had pretty much taken over most of the house. In Room 109 in St. Rita Health Center, Sister Loyola's room, the spirit of Advent was still present and very real for it was obvious that Sister Loyola was waiting for the Lord to come.
She had stopped eating days before. She seemed rather unresponsive except when food or drink was offered. Then she responded by keeping her mouth tightly closed. She just wasn't interested anymore in even the most basic earthly needs. It was clear that she needed only one thing – to be with her God.
During those last days of waiting, Sister Loyola was very peaceful and for the most part did not seem to be in any pain. There was no sign of stress on her face. Still, every once in awhile, she would moan and she was given some pain medication. It was difficult to know if she was experiencing bodily pain or if her moaning was simply her longing for the Lord.
I first met Sister Loyola when she was an instructor at the College. I was taking a class in Audio-Visuals taught by Sister Berdelle and Sister Loyola was helping both Sister Berdelle and the students in the class. She may have been teaching something else but I knew her in the A-V department. It was a few years before computers were in schools; in fact the thought of having computers in classrooms seemed a fantasy. Sister Loyola helped me make overlays on transparencies.
Sometimes we "freeze" people in a time or space or way of acting. I was surprised when I looked at Sister Loyola's experience record and found that she was only at the College two years – the years I lived there, and on year later on. I had thought she was there for a very long time. Though I may have been wrong about that detail, by impression of her – whenever I met her – was that of a very gentle and patient woman religious.
Though Sister Loyola spent fourteen years in the West and there were a few other missions where she spent several years, for the most part Sister Loyola moved missions or moved grade levels often. There are indications that her superiors felt that she was very capable for she was asked to be local director at times and principal at times and both at least once. There are also indications that she didn't always feel that she was capable of such responsibility. She considered herself responsible and a less than strong leader when the Sisters in her house didn't get along. Mostly, she seemed at ease and most herself when she could be of help to others in a supportive role.
Sister Loyola was patient with those she met. She was kind and had a quick smile that made others feel welcome in her presence. She had many friends. She liked knowing what was expected of her. She liked things organized and most of all, she liked things peaceful.
And so it happened. As here on earth especially here at Holy Family Convent peace overcame the rush of the last minute preparations and as a sign that all was ready for the coming of the Lord, He came. Mangers will still empty, the Mass of His birth had not yet been celebrated for it was only noon, but He came. He came for Sister Loyola.
Many Sisters kept vigil with Sister Loyola the days before her death; many others stopped in to assure her of their prayers. Sister Loyola died at the end of Sister Teresa Luetkenhaus's hour with her when both Sister Teresa and Sister Frances Ann who had arrived for the next hour were there.
Her death was very peaceful for the Lord of Peace had come for her. We are in the season of celebrating the Incarnation, the Lord's presence in our midst. As we prepared for the birth of the Lord on earth, Sister Loyola was born into eternal life. She has entered into the presence of the Lord with the company of the saints and angels. Here, decorations and a multitude of lights prepare us for the time when we, too, like Sister Loyola, will enter into the Kingdom of light and peace and be with the Lord forever.
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Blessed are those who death will find in Your most holy will. From the canticle of the Creatures of St.Francis.
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ROMEY, Sister Loyola, 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday afternoon, December 24, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
The former Veronica Romey was born on April 7, 1914 in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soltis) Romey.
She entered into the convent in 1930, and professed her vows in 1933.
Sister Loyola earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a masters of arts degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles.
Sister Loyola served as a teacher and-or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Immaculate Concept and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio.
After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Anne, Francis Creek; Roncalli Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and St. Paul Convent, Kaukauna.
Since 2004, Sister Loyola had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Rita Nelson of, Berwick, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Romey, Toronto, Ohio, and Corinne Romey, Portland, Ore.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.
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Comments of Sister Louise Hembrecht,Community Director.
Wake. 27th December,2010.
It was still Advent when we began keeping vigil with Sister Loyola, but the hustle and bustle and excitement of last minute preparations and decorating for Christmas had pretty much taken over most of the house. In Room 109 in St. Rita Health Center, Sister Loyola's room, the spirit of Advent was still present and very real for it was obvious that Sister Loyola was waiting for the Lord to come.
She had stopped eating days before. She seemed rather unresponsive except when food or drink was offered. Then she responded by keeping her mouth tightly closed. She just wasn't interested anymore in even the most basic earthly needs. It was clear that she needed only one thing – to be with her God.
During those last days of waiting, Sister Loyola was very peaceful and for the most part did not seem to be in any pain. There was no sign of stress on her face. Still, every once in awhile, she would moan and she was given some pain medication. It was difficult to know if she was experiencing bodily pain or if her moaning was simply her longing for the Lord.
I first met Sister Loyola when she was an instructor at the College. I was taking a class in Audio-Visuals taught by Sister Berdelle and Sister Loyola was helping both Sister Berdelle and the students in the class. She may have been teaching something else but I knew her in the A-V department. It was a few years before computers were in schools; in fact the thought of having computers in classrooms seemed a fantasy. Sister Loyola helped me make overlays on transparencies.
Sometimes we "freeze" people in a time or space or way of acting. I was surprised when I looked at Sister Loyola's experience record and found that she was only at the College two years – the years I lived there, and on year later on. I had thought she was there for a very long time. Though I may have been wrong about that detail, by impression of her – whenever I met her – was that of a very gentle and patient woman religious.
Though Sister Loyola spent fourteen years in the West and there were a few other missions where she spent several years, for the most part Sister Loyola moved missions or moved grade levels often. There are indications that her superiors felt that she was very capable for she was asked to be local director at times and principal at times and both at least once. There are also indications that she didn't always feel that she was capable of such responsibility. She considered herself responsible and a less than strong leader when the Sisters in her house didn't get along. Mostly, she seemed at ease and most herself when she could be of help to others in a supportive role.
Sister Loyola was patient with those she met. She was kind and had a quick smile that made others feel welcome in her presence. She had many friends. She liked knowing what was expected of her. She liked things organized and most of all, she liked things peaceful.
And so it happened. As here on earth especially here at Holy Family Convent peace overcame the rush of the last minute preparations and as a sign that all was ready for the coming of the Lord, He came. Mangers will still empty, the Mass of His birth had not yet been celebrated for it was only noon, but He came. He came for Sister Loyola.
Many Sisters kept vigil with Sister Loyola the days before her death; many others stopped in to assure her of their prayers. Sister Loyola died at the end of Sister Teresa Luetkenhaus's hour with her when both Sister Teresa and Sister Frances Ann who had arrived for the next hour were there.
Her death was very peaceful for the Lord of Peace had come for her. We are in the season of celebrating the Incarnation, the Lord's presence in our midst. As we prepared for the birth of the Lord on earth, Sister Loyola was born into eternal life. She has entered into the presence of the Lord with the company of the saints and angels. Here, decorations and a multitude of lights prepare us for the time when we, too, like Sister Loyola, will enter into the Kingdom of light and peace and be with the Lord forever.
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Blessed are those who death will find in Your most holy will. From the canticle of the Creatures of St.Francis.
Daughter of Joseph Alphonso(1890-1969)and Mary Barbara(1894-1933)Soltis Romey,she was baptized on her birthday and given the name Veronica.
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ROMEY, Sister Loyola, 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday afternoon, December 24, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
The former Veronica Romey was born on April 7, 1914 in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soltis) Romey.
She entered into the convent in 1930, and professed her vows in 1933.
Sister Loyola earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a masters of arts degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles.
Sister Loyola served as a teacher and-or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Immaculate Concept and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio.
After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Anne, Francis Creek; Roncalli Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and St. Paul Convent, Kaukauna.
Since 2004, Sister Loyola had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Rita Nelson of, Berwick, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Romey, Toronto, Ohio, and Corinne Romey, Portland, Ore.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.
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Comments of Sister Louise Hembrecht,Community Director.
Wake. 27th December,2010.
It was still Advent when we began keeping vigil with Sister Loyola, but the hustle and bustle and excitement of last minute preparations and decorating for Christmas had pretty much taken over most of the house. In Room 109 in St. Rita Health Center, Sister Loyola's room, the spirit of Advent was still present and very real for it was obvious that Sister Loyola was waiting for the Lord to come.
She had stopped eating days before. She seemed rather unresponsive except when food or drink was offered. Then she responded by keeping her mouth tightly closed. She just wasn't interested anymore in even the most basic earthly needs. It was clear that she needed only one thing – to be with her God.
During those last days of waiting, Sister Loyola was very peaceful and for the most part did not seem to be in any pain. There was no sign of stress on her face. Still, every once in awhile, she would moan and she was given some pain medication. It was difficult to know if she was experiencing bodily pain or if her moaning was simply her longing for the Lord.
I first met Sister Loyola when she was an instructor at the College. I was taking a class in Audio-Visuals taught by Sister Berdelle and Sister Loyola was helping both Sister Berdelle and the students in the class. She may have been teaching something else but I knew her in the A-V department. It was a few years before computers were in schools; in fact the thought of having computers in classrooms seemed a fantasy. Sister Loyola helped me make overlays on transparencies.
Sometimes we "freeze" people in a time or space or way of acting. I was surprised when I looked at Sister Loyola's experience record and found that she was only at the College two years – the years I lived there, and on year later on. I had thought she was there for a very long time. Though I may have been wrong about that detail, by impression of her – whenever I met her – was that of a very gentle and patient woman religious.
Though Sister Loyola spent fourteen years in the West and there were a few other missions where she spent several years, for the most part Sister Loyola moved missions or moved grade levels often. There are indications that her superiors felt that she was very capable for she was asked to be local director at times and principal at times and both at least once. There are also indications that she didn't always feel that she was capable of such responsibility. She considered herself responsible and a less than strong leader when the Sisters in her house didn't get along. Mostly, she seemed at ease and most herself when she could be of help to others in a supportive role.
Sister Loyola was patient with those she met. She was kind and had a quick smile that made others feel welcome in her presence. She had many friends. She liked knowing what was expected of her. She liked things organized and most of all, she liked things peaceful.
And so it happened. As here on earth especially here at Holy Family Convent peace overcame the rush of the last minute preparations and as a sign that all was ready for the coming of the Lord, He came. Mangers will still empty, the Mass of His birth had not yet been celebrated for it was only noon, but He came. He came for Sister Loyola.
Many Sisters kept vigil with Sister Loyola the days before her death; many others stopped in to assure her of their prayers. Sister Loyola died at the end of Sister Teresa Luetkenhaus's hour with her when both Sister Teresa and Sister Frances Ann who had arrived for the next hour were there.
Her death was very peaceful for the Lord of Peace had come for her. We are in the season of celebrating the Incarnation, the Lord's presence in our midst. As we prepared for the birth of the Lord on earth, Sister Loyola was born into eternal life. She has entered into the presence of the Lord with the company of the saints and angels. Here, decorations and a multitude of lights prepare us for the time when we, too, like Sister Loyola, will enter into the Kingdom of light and peace and be with the Lord forever.
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Blessed are those who death will find in Your most holy will. From the canticle of the Creatures of St.Francis.
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ROMEY, Sister Loyola, 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday afternoon, December 24, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
The former Veronica Romey was born on April 7, 1914 in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soltis) Romey.
She entered into the convent in 1930, and professed her vows in 1933.
Sister Loyola earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a masters of arts degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles.
Sister Loyola served as a teacher and-or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Immaculate Concept and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio.
After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Anne, Francis Creek; Roncalli Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and St. Paul Convent, Kaukauna.
Since 2004, Sister Loyola had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Rita Nelson of, Berwick, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Romey, Toronto, Ohio, and Corinne Romey, Portland, Ore.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.
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Comments of Sister Louise Hembrecht,Community Director.
Wake. 27th December,2010.
It was still Advent when we began keeping vigil with Sister Loyola, but the hustle and bustle and excitement of last minute preparations and decorating for Christmas had pretty much taken over most of the house. In Room 109 in St. Rita Health Center, Sister Loyola's room, the spirit of Advent was still present and very real for it was obvious that Sister Loyola was waiting for the Lord to come.
She had stopped eating days before. She seemed rather unresponsive except when food or drink was offered. Then she responded by keeping her mouth tightly closed. She just wasn't interested anymore in even the most basic earthly needs. It was clear that she needed only one thing – to be with her God.
During those last days of waiting, Sister Loyola was very peaceful and for the most part did not seem to be in any pain. There was no sign of stress on her face. Still, every once in awhile, she would moan and she was given some pain medication. It was difficult to know if she was experiencing bodily pain or if her moaning was simply her longing for the Lord.
I first met Sister Loyola when she was an instructor at the College. I was taking a class in Audio-Visuals taught by Sister Berdelle and Sister Loyola was helping both Sister Berdelle and the students in the class. She may have been teaching something else but I knew her in the A-V department. It was a few years before computers were in schools; in fact the thought of having computers in classrooms seemed a fantasy. Sister Loyola helped me make overlays on transparencies.
Sometimes we "freeze" people in a time or space or way of acting. I was surprised when I looked at Sister Loyola's experience record and found that she was only at the College two years – the years I lived there, and on year later on. I had thought she was there for a very long time. Though I may have been wrong about that detail, by impression of her – whenever I met her – was that of a very gentle and patient woman religious.
Though Sister Loyola spent fourteen years in the West and there were a few other missions where she spent several years, for the most part Sister Loyola moved missions or moved grade levels often. There are indications that her superiors felt that she was very capable for she was asked to be local director at times and principal at times and both at least once. There are also indications that she didn't always feel that she was capable of such responsibility. She considered herself responsible and a less than strong leader when the Sisters in her house didn't get along. Mostly, she seemed at ease and most herself when she could be of help to others in a supportive role.
Sister Loyola was patient with those she met. She was kind and had a quick smile that made others feel welcome in her presence. She had many friends. She liked knowing what was expected of her. She liked things organized and most of all, she liked things peaceful.
And so it happened. As here on earth especially here at Holy Family Convent peace overcame the rush of the last minute preparations and as a sign that all was ready for the coming of the Lord, He came. Mangers will still empty, the Mass of His birth had not yet been celebrated for it was only noon, but He came. He came for Sister Loyola.
Many Sisters kept vigil with Sister Loyola the days before her death; many others stopped in to assure her of their prayers. Sister Loyola died at the end of Sister Teresa Luetkenhaus's hour with her when both Sister Teresa and Sister Frances Ann who had arrived for the next hour were there.
Her death was very peaceful for the Lord of Peace had come for her. We are in the season of celebrating the Incarnation, the Lord's presence in our midst. As we prepared for the birth of the Lord on earth, Sister Loyola was born into eternal life. She has entered into the presence of the Lord with the company of the saints and angels. Here, decorations and a multitude of lights prepare us for the time when we, too, like Sister Loyola, will enter into the Kingdom of light and peace and be with the Lord forever.
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Blessed are those who death will find in Your most holy will. From the canticle of the Creatures of St.Francis.
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