Deanna Kymer – Concordia Sisters of St. Joseph

Friday, September 11, 2026

“Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever

Sister Eva Marie doing the laundry at the sisters’ hospital in Belvidere, Ill., in the 1940s.

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” — Lao Tzu

CSJ Ecology Team Tuesday Tip: Use less detergent for your laundry, and only wash when you have a full load.

May the light of this beautiful Friday shine upon your path and lead you toward a weekend filled with endless

“I have spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread like stars throughout

Fall 1945 – Dressed for Hospital float in parade. Sisters and Nurses working side by side. Photo includes Dorothy Roberts-student

“Kindness is free. Sprinkle that stuff everywhere.” — Unknown

CSJ Ecology Team Tuesday Tip: Snip plastic rings before discarding. Wildlife can easily become trapped by the strong plastic and