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Congratulations to Cardinal Tobin on his ordination anniversary! Archdiocese of Newark

Happy Ordination Anniversary to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., who was ordained to the priesthood on this day in 1978.

We thank God for Cardinal Tobin's 48 years of priestly ministry. From Detroit to Chicago, Rome to Indianapolis and now Newark, we are blessed by his leadership in our local diocese and the global Church.

Ad multos annos!

SOAR! mourns the passing of Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, a faithful shepherd whose life was marked by service, justice, and devotion to God’s people. May he rest in the peace of Christ. 🙏

Thanks to SOAR! donors, smiles are springing up at the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters!

Thanks to a generous $50,000 grant received from Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR!), the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa purchased a gently used, wheelchair-accessible van that has made a difference in the daily lives of our Sisters. This vehicle has enhanced our ability to provide safe, reliable, and dignified transportation for community members with mobility challenges. The van has been used to transport Sisters to congregation gatherings, medical appointments, community activities, and to personal family events, allowing Sisters with limited mobility to remain fully engaged in the relationships that enrich their lives. The Congregation is deeply grateful for the financial support that made this purchase possible and for the continued partnership from SOAR! that helps us meet the evolving needs of our aging population. The St. Dominic Villa community shared, “Spring has sprung! Thanks to our Congregation and SOAR!, our Villa Sisters have used the van to get out and about. What a delight to travel this beautiful countryside. Come visit us! We’ll share our carousing with you!”

"Do not be upset if things are not as you would want them to be for a very long time to come. Do the little you can very peacefully and calmly so as to allow room for the guidance of God in your lives. Do not worry about the rest."
- Saint Louise de Marillac

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Louise de Marillac, the co-founder of the Daughters of Charity with Vincent de Paul.

Her words remind us: we don’t need to do everything. We are only asked to do the little we can, and to leave the rest in God’s hands.

Where is God inviting you to trust Him more today?

Borther Howard is a true inspiration! It is never too late to say yes! The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity

From Global Sisters Report: In Missouri, sisters from four different congregations are living side by side, sharing their traditions and charisms and building community.

At this Missouri motherhouse, sisters from 4 congregations coexist As congregations across the United States look to liquidate unused facilities or find a new way to put them to use, intercongregational living is happening more and more often.

SOAR! President Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM (center), a past recipient of the Spirit of Father Judge Award, and Jennifer Christiano, Director of Special Events (right), supported The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity at the Spirit of Father Judge Reception last week. They are pictured here with Cardinal Christopher Pierre. We are so grateful for Cardinal Pierre’s support of SOAR! and wish him a blessed retirement.

Congratulations to Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, President of SOAR! Last week, Sister Kathleen was elected to serve her congregation, the Sisters of IHM in Scranton, PA as Vice President and Councilor.

We are grateful for her leadership and wisdom. Please join the SOAR! Board of Directors and staff in saying thank you for her leadership and the lasting impact she has made on SOAR! and its mission.

SOAR! remembers Dr. Lawrence Korb, who passed away on April 23. Larry served on the SOAR! Board of Directors for 2 terms, beginning in 1989. His expertise and advisement contributed to the foundation of our organization in its early days. May his soul rest in God’s peace.

Lawrence Korb Obituary (07/09/1939 - 04/23/2026) - Alexandria, VA - The Washington Post View Lawrence Joseph Korb Sr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Did you know? Today is World Book Day! 📚✨

Today, we celebrate the stories that shape us and the Sisters who have dedicated their lives to sharing knowledge, wisdom, and hope with others. 💙