The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are celebrating 100 years of having a presence in Donaldson, Indiana this month.
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Catherine Kasper Life Center to Close
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ recently announced the closure of the Catherine Kasper Life Center.
Continue readingFood Distributions Planned in Donaldson, Culver and Monterey
Those in need of food assistance have a number of options for help this week. Tomorrow, April 21, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ will host a drive-through distribution from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT at Ancilla College in Donaldson. They plan to give out more than 500 boxes, with more than 30 pounds of food each.
Continue readingPoor Handmaid Foundress Declared a Saint
Blessed Katharina Kasper was canonized on Oct. 14 by Pope Francis in Rome. She is now known as Saint Katharina Kasper. She founded the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in 1851.
Ancilla College President Dr. Ken Zirkle Announces Retirement, Board Appoints Replacement
Dr. Ken Zirkle, who has served as the president of Ancilla College for the past four years, has announced his retirement, effective Monday, May 14th.
During his time an Ancilla, the college saw a lot of growth. Two new residence halls and a student life center were built on campus and a few new programs were added including the Autism Program at Ancilla and the culinary arts and agriculture programs. Continue reading
Ancilla College Introduces APAC Program
An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday morning to usher in a new chapter to the array of specialized programs that Ancilla College offers its students. The Autism Program at Ancilla College (APAC) will help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to build social and workplace skills along with academic and real-world knowledge.
Students with ASD may have superior intellectual ability but are challenged in social situations or have a communication gap. The APAC will allow growth in these aspects as the students gather skills in their post-secondary education.
Earthworks Receives Grant for Animal Watching Equipment
Local children have the chance to learn about nature during Earthworks’ summer program. Earthworks is an environmental learning center run by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ as part of The Center at Donaldson. Continue reading
Ancilla College Sees Success with New Ag Program
Ancilla College’s new agriculture program continues to grow. Ancilla President Ken Zirkle says there are already more then 20 students signed up to take part in the two-year degree program when the fall semester starts next month. Continue reading
Earthworks Market to Close Plymouth Store, Seek Other Outlets
A local market offering environmentally-sustainable food will be closing its store. The Earthworks Market located at 900 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth will close for business on Friday, but it will continue in a new form. Continue reading
Earthworks, Ancilla Beef & Grain Farm Offer Clean, Locally-Produced Food
If you’re looking to be more conscious of what you eat in 2016, the Ancilla Beef & Grain Farm is offering residents a chance to buy meat grown right here in the local area. Continue reading
Ancilla Volunteers Sort Shoes for Sojourner Truth House
A group of Ancilla College students, faculty, and staff traveled to Gary to help organize shoes to be given to those in need in Northwest Indiana and around the world. Find the best men’s shoes for standing all day on concrete on this website and choose your favorite style to match your outfits. Continue reading
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Honor Dr. Otis R. Bowen and Donors
A new plaque in the lobby of the Catherine Kasper Life Center on the Center at Donaldson Campus celebrates the generosity of one of the ministry’s most staunch supporters. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Foundation created the Otis Bowen, M.D. Fund after his death two years ago. The pediatrician-turned-politician resided there until his death. Sister Judith Diltz says they are delighted to be able to honor Doc Bowen.
“His presence here among us was a gift and a grace. Carol put many miles on that wheelchair as she rolled him around this facility and our whole campus, and he was just such a delight.” Continue reading
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ to Honor Dr. Otis R. Bowen and Donors
Join the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Foundation for a special ceremony today commemorating the Otis R. Bowen, M.D. Fund. Officials will unveil a plaque honoring his generous gifts to the Poor Handmaids and their ministries at The Center at Donaldson. Doc Bowen resided at the Catherine Kasper Life Center until his death in May of 2013.
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Foundation created the Otis R. Bowen, M.D. Fund to commemorate Dr. Bowen’s outstanding years of public service and his service to the Poor Handmaids and the ministries at The Center at Donaldson. Dr. Bowen also served as honorary chairman of the foundation’s campaign to build assisted living and a college residence hall. Continue reading
Poor Handmaids Host Culver Academies Ensembles
The Culver Academies Choir, Band and Orchestra will perform at Ancilla Domini Chapel in Donaldson tomorrow. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ present the ensembles of Culver Academy to the public, free of charge. Continue reading
Community Encouraged to Pray for Peace
Christians of all faiths are invited to the Center at Donaldson to pray for world peace. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and the Center at Donaldson are hosting a World Day of Prayer for Peace service this afternoon at 2 p.m. EDT at the Catherine Kasper Home chapel. Continue reading
Alice Kay is Laid to Rest
Knox’s First, First Lady was laid to rest yesterday at Crown Hill Cemetery. Alice Kay, 101, was the wife of Knox’s first Mayor, Glen Kay.
In services at the Catherine Kasper Home Chapel in Donaldson, Father Mike, Acting Priest for the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry, noted in his funeral mass that Alice liked to dance. He said, “I hope that someone will commission a mural painting of Alice dancing with Jesus in Heaven.”
Ted Hayes remembered that on her 100th birthday everyone at the party saluted her with a glass of expensive champagne. Alice didn’t say much but indicated to her caretakers that she would pass on the cake for another glass of “the bubbly.”
