honoring the dedication

In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, Dominican Volunteers USA would like to honor all of the volunteers, friars, sisters, ministry site employee's, etc. associated with DVUSA and thank them for their inspirational and dedicated service. As a special recognition, donations have been made in honor of those listed below.

 

* All Sisters of Saint Dominic of Amityville

-- recognized by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Amityville congregation

 

*Karen Bonneville

-- recognized by Robert Krueger, father

 

*Sara Brabec, DV 08-09

"She is a person who cares deeply about the needs of others. She works to put the Gospel into action each day." --recognized by Mary Ellen Brabec, mother

 

*Patrick Burke, MD, DV 02-03

"Pat was a DV in Newark, NJ at Link School from Aug. 2002-June 2003. After this experience, he entered Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and graduated in May, 2007. " -- recognized by Mr. Burke, father

 

* Tony and Brenda Butler, DV's 05-06

"I am so pleased and proud of your continued efforts to be Christ-like to the less fortunate, lonely, and needy." --recognized by Pat Weigand, mother (in-law)

 

*Jeri Cashman, OP

"In my final year of school at the University of Minnesota, Jeri was there for me as my friend and "Mom". I'll never forget how much love I received when I needed it most." -- recognized by Kim Ammerman-Gerke, former community mate

 

*Michael and Angela Chapuran, DV's 08-09

"Michael and Angela are truly God's children. He called them and they answered. Their faith and caring, generous natures are great examples of God at work through ordinary people. Sacrifice is not sacrifice to them; it is a way of life." -- recognized by Robert and Nita Chapuran, parents (in-law)

 

*Will Daley, AV 86-88

"Will has dedicated his life to service of others. He is an inspiration to all who know him. I am grateful to know him."-- recognized by Mary Quinn, former co-worker/ friend

 

*Stefanie Flax, DV 07-08

"She is great! She is a selfless young woman and very mature for such a young lady. All of Las Vegas and Henderson miss her!" -- recognized by Kurt and Robin Johnson, friends

"I am very happy that Stefanie did DVUSA. She has been a mentor for others in our community to think about DVUSA." -- recognized by Fr. Albert Felice-Pace, OP, UNLV Newman Center director/ pastor

 

*Sr. Mary Jeanne Girshefski, OP

"In recognition of a very important woman who shared a common passion for DVUSA and gave lavishly of her time, energy, and wisdom." -- recognized by Sr. Joan Harnett, OP, friend

 

*Jessica John, DV 03-04

"I am very happy that Jessica did DVUSA. She has been a mentor for others in our community to think about DVUSA." -- recognized by Fr. Albert Felice-Pace, OP, UNLV Newman Center director/ pastor

 

*Dorothy Kennedy, OP

"Thank you for all your many years of service and all of your prayers!"-- recognized by KaraBeth Houle, community mate

 

*Kevin Kingdon, DV 08-09

"I am so proud of Kevin and his work. He has such a loving spirit." -- recognized by Sue Barrett Delphia, aunt

"He's the best!" -- recognized by Beth Bacon, aunt

 

*Claire Noonan, AV 92-93

"In recognition of a very important woman who shared a common passion for DVUSA and gave lavishly of her time, energy, and wisdom." -- Sr. Joan Harnett, OP, friend

 

*Christine Stutsman, DV 06-07

"Christine has volunteered at: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, a birthing center in Texas, and now at St. Camillus Hospital in Karangu, Kenya, Africa for a year." -- recognized by Doreen Stutsman, grandmother

 

*Lauren Vater, DV 07-08

"Lauren's spirit, life, dedication, honesty, sense of humor brought life and joy to our UN presence." -- recognized by Sr. Eileen Gannon, OP, co-worker the DLC/NGO UN office