Carmen Rostar

  • Companion to Citizenship

    Companion to Citizenship

    August 11, 2022

    The path to U.S. citizenship is not easy. In these monthly sessions, we hope to provide guidance and resources to those navigating their way through the citizenship process. Information will be provided on how to prepare for the citizenship exam, fill out the N-400 form, and obtain the necessary legal documents. Free attorney assistance will […]

  • 100th Anniversary of Laying of Cornerstone of Motherhouse at Marywood

    100th Anniversary of Laying of Cornerstone of Motherhouse at Marywood

    June 11, 2021

    On June 14, 1917, the Congregation purchased land at the corner of Fulton Street and Lakeside and plans for the building of a long anticipated Motherhouse began. Three years later, 100 years ago, on June 5, 1921, the cornerstone of the building atop the hill on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids was laid. In honor […]

  • Sister Inspiration: Companioning Immigrants To U.S. Citizenship

    Sister Inspiration: Companioning Immigrants To U.S. Citizenship

    October 16, 2019

    On Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Ada Michigan, 190 people from 53 countries were sworn in as United States citizens. Looking on and celebrating the achievements of every person in the room were Carmen Rostar, OP, Janice Mankowski, OP, and Joyce Ann Hertzig. Especially dear to these Sisters was Evelyn Sunshine Lao. They walked beside Evelyn […]

  • Graduation Time for ESL

    Graduation Time for ESL

    May 3, 2017

    The semester will close in two weeks and we rejoice with all our students who have accomplished so much this year. Graduates of the program are: Emaway Mekuria, Stephanie Ochoa, Tatiana Karandasheva, Kestutis Grinciunas, Mayra Pinto and Binta Bah. This is always a hard time as we say “good bye” to folks we have come […]