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The members of the OLVM Leadership Team are, from left,
Sr. Clarita Trujillo, Sr. Lucille Martinez,
Sr. Elizabeth Anderson and Sr. Beatrice Haines.
OLVM Leadership Team
The new Leadership Team of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters began its term Aug. 6, 2008, following Installation Ceremonies at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel at Victory Noll.
Election of the new team was held in March at Victory Noll during General Chapter proceedings, which occur every four years. The term of the new leadership team will run through 2012.
Here are the new team members:
Sister Beatrice Haines, President
Sr. Beatrice, a native of Goshen, Ind., is in her second tenure with the Leadership Team, having served as vice president from 1992-2000. She was also a member of the Council from 1977-84.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Service from the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, and a Master's degree in Christian Community Development from Regis University in Denver.
During her years of ministry she has served as a catechist, Director of Religious Education, pastoral and youth director in New Jersey, California, Texas, New Mexico and Illinois. Most recently, Sr. Beatrice served as Director of Julia Center serving the immigrant community in the West Town area of Chicago.
"A major focus of Victory Noll Sisters and Associates for the next four years and beyond is our corporate commitment on behalf of the immigrants of our country which we made at our Chapter in March," says Sr. Beatrice. "We are women dedicated to building a world where the cry for justice and peace is heard and responded to. I am energized by exploring new possibilities for our life and mission today, in collaboration with others."
Sister Lucille Martinez, Vice President
Sr. Lucille has been a member of the Leadership Team since 2004, and also served a term from 1980-88. She is a native of Chimayo, N.M., and earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne and a Master's degree in Religious Studies from Incarnate Word University in San Antonio. Her ministry has included being a catechist, Director of Religious Education and pastoral ministry with the Hispanic community in Southern California. She was most recently Pastoral Coordinator in the diocese of San Bernardino, Calif.
"There are two focused areas that have been set by the Chapter delegates in Visioning Community and Visioning Ministry. With this two-pronged focus, I hope we can move forward to continue probing the questions faced by religious women in the United States as we make concerted efforts to redefine who we are as women religious in this moment of history and what we are called to be and do according to the new needs in our world and society," says Sr. Lucille. "This is a new moment of grace, a new opportunity to renew and deepen our commitment to this particular lifestyle. The focus on Visioning Ministry is an opportunity to develop ways that we can do ministry with and among the immigrant community. It's an outward focus, one that resonates with our Vision Statement: 'Respond to the needs of the emerging church and stand in solidarity with the poor and oppressed.' "
Sister Elizabeth Anderson, General Secretary
A native of Queens, N.Y., Sr. Elizabeth has her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Emmanuel College in Boston.
In her years of ministry, Sr. Elizabeth has served as Director of Catchetical Ministry in parishes from California to Massachusetts. She most recently served in the Imperial Valley area of California at the border of Mexico, where she was a social worker, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain for Hospice.
She has also been involved ecumenically on boards and task forces to promote justice for immigrants and Hispanic people living in oppressive conditions.
"I am grateful for this opportunity to work together co-responsibly with all our Sisters, to promote justice and peace in our lives, in the Church and in the world," says Sr. Elizabeth. "We are in this together for the long haul. I am proud of our Sisters and the impact we are making as we strive to accomplish our Chapter mandates for Community and Ministry."
Sister Clarita Trujillo, General Treasurer
Sr. Clarita is a native of El Rito, N.M., holding a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Loyola-Marymount University in Los Angeles, and a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. She has also studied at the Instituto Pastoral Latino-Americano in Quito, Ecuador; Instituto Teologico de Estudios Superiores in Mexico; and Clinical Pastoral Education at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M.
For 20 years, Sr. Clarita has participated in the Eye Clinic Mission as a translator in Nicaragua and El Salvador. Her most recent ministry was as a bilingual counselor at Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families in Santa Fe, N.M. She has also studied traditional art at the New Mexico College in Espanola, N.M.
"I will endeavor to participate in developing Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters' commitment that we made at Chapter in March," says Sr. Clarita. "The Immigration Ministry and Community Life Vision need to be implemented. Both call for co-responsible action on the part of each member. Other aspects of social justice will also be attended to. I pray that we continue to live and work co-responsibly for the good of the Congregation and the People of God throughout the world."
Our Lady of Victory Missonary Sisters is an American Missionary Congregation founded in 1922 — serving the poor and oppressed in a personal, non-institutional way
+ Proclaiming the Gospel + Working for Justice + Empowering the Laity
