Helen (Caterina) and Dave Swavely celebrated the birth of their fourth child, Peter Matthew, on October 25th. Helen ministered at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO in 1992-1993. Blessings to all!

Marybeth (Ficco) and Pete Connolly joyfully welcomed their first child, Katherine Jane, into the world on October 11, 2004 in Boston, MA. Marybeth served in Villa Amelia, Argentina from 1995 to 1997. Congratulations!

Kathleen (McBride) and Scott Curtis were blessed with the birth of their second child, Joseph Donald, on August 15, 2004. Kathleen was on mission in Rosario and Unquillo, Argentina from 1994 to 1996. Best wishes!

Brenda Ruth has announced her engagement to Serge Onan Soya of Côte D’Ivoire. Brenda and Serge plan to marry in March 2005 in Washington, DC, where Brenda is now living and working for the Foreign Service. The couple will leave for Sierra Leone in April 2005. Brenda served at St. Philip’s Mission in Swaziland, Southern Africa from 1996 to 1998. Bon voyage! Many blessings!

Justine Varieur and Clifford Cadet celebrated their marriage on December 18, 2004 in Providence, RI. Justine taught at St. Philip’s High School in Swaziland, Southern Africa from 2001 to 2003. May you have every happiness!

Michelle Woodruff became Sister Michelle Woodruff, ASC on September 25, 2004 when she made her First Profession of Vows and joined the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. She will minister as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Michelle served in Chicago from 1997 to 1998. May God abundantly bless your vocation!