Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ

Although I have never met Sister Joyce in person, I feel that I know her since she contributed to our Sister Art Display in the Heritage Room two years ago. Her quilting and handicrafts are exceptional and items such as gift bags and uniquely...

As a young girl, one of our pre-Memorial Day rituals, headed-up by my father Ben, was a trip to Saint Joseph Cemetery on South Bend’s west side to plant red geraniums on the graves of our family members, especially the veterans. The west-side...

Children’s Literature develops through themes that are both understood by youngsters now but also encourage their future growth and development. One such children’s story is entitled Miss Maple’s Seeds by Eliza Wheeler.  In this story, Miss...

If food is the way to the heart, then it’s clear that Dietary Service Manager Abby Dunlap Hundt holds dear The Center at Donaldson community. This month, she celebrates her 18th year as a PHJC coworker, where she served in many roles. Abby began...

Nourish to Flourish was a memorable time for the PHJC staff, and myself as I launched my first event on the 3rd month-versary of my employment here with PHJC. It was my honor to bring both my skills and passion to my new  community. The...

"Sometimes, change is good,” noted Catherine Kasper Home coworker Desiree Godsey in a recent conversation with her friend and fellow coworker Gaylene. The pair also talked about how their faith in God and faith in trusting the journey got them...

I began life on December 12, 1952 as a “Navy child” in San Diego, California. My father, Edwin, a native of South Bend, Indiana joined the Navy after dropping out of high school. My mom’s brother in-law introduced Edwin to my mother, Jeanette...

Four Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ coworkers, Arleen Peterson, Geoff Williams, Jessye Gilley, and Paul Mach, attended the Association of Fundraising Professions conference (AFPICON 2023), held in New Orleans in...

February can be a dark and stormy month, but March brings relief with sunshine, spring break, and the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. To generate interest in this year’s March Madness, Maria Center residents Roger Simmons, Ken Jamsa, and...

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...