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With great sadness, we share that our dear Sister Rosemary passed away on June 19th, after entering hospice a short time ago.
On Monday, June 23, a wake was held at Misericordia, and her funeral took place last Tuesday at Holy Name Cathedral. Both events were overflowing with the many, many friends of Misericordia. And while it is a sad time, we are comforted by knowing that Sister Rosemary is at last reunited with her family and the Lord.
We extend special thanks to Lois Gates and Bob Noga, as well as Sister Rosemary’s care team, for the wonderful care they provided at the end of Sister’s remarkable journey. We will continue to honor Sister Rosemary and her amazing legacy by helping to maintain a community where our residents may live lives of kindness, dignity, respect, and love.
We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers for two upcoming concerts in July for the residents. Please consider assisting at the concerts that the residents have been enjoying.
The first concert is on Saturday, July 12th, and Tank and the Beez (Bluegrass and Americana) will be performing in the Jean Marie Ryan Center from 7 – 8 pm. Thirty (30) volunteers are needed from 6:15 – 8:30 pm to help staff escort residents to and from the concert and assist throughout. Please click here to review the available slots and sign up.
The second concert is on Thursday, July 17th, and Windy City Winds will be presenting a Summer Performance outside on the Holbrook lawn from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Thirty (30) volunteers are needed to help staff escort residents to and from the concert and assist at the concert from 5:45 – 8:00 pm. Please click here to review the available slots and sign up.
Click here to watch the signature event video from the MFA Annual Benefit at Soldier Field. Thanks to Pam Capraro for conceptualizing and creating the content, to the many talented photographers, to Jim Capraro for assembling the video, and thanks to its cast of "Heroes".
During July, Misericordia is recognizing the hard work and dedication of the QIDPs (also known as the “Qs”), House Managers, Environmental Coordinators and Managers, and OJT (On The Job) Trainers. There will be an Appreciation Event on Thursday, July 17th, featuring a catered luncheon and staff gifts.
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) oversee the needs of the CILA residents, including their programs, goals, medical/dental needs, community outings, and nearly all facets of daily life. QIDPs work closely with Supervisors, DSPs (Direct Service Providers), and parents/guardians to ensure quality care and programming for all residents.
The House Managers and Environmental Coordinators & Managers ensure the environment of each living area is consistent and meets Misericordia's high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety for residents.
The OJT Trainers assist with helping new employees onboard and feel welcomed by their team. They play a key role in improving retention and promoting Misericordia as an employer of choice.
Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I share that our dear Sister Rosemary passed away last night after entering hospice a short time ago. It is a sad time here at Misericordia but we are comforted knowing that Sister is reunited with her family and the Lord. Sister Rosemary will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing here and I know Sister Rosemary would say thank you to each and every one of you for being part of her amazing journey.
We are sharing her obituary CLICK HERE and there was an excellent online article by Neil Steinberg in the Sun-Times today (CLICK HERE) that talks about Sister Rosemary and the impact she has had on the Chicagoland and I/DD community.
Please keep Sister Rosemary's family, especially her devoted sister Kathryn, the Sisters of Mercy, the entire Misericordia community and Sister Rosemary in your prayers and know that we continue to pray for you as well.
May God bless you all and may God bless Sister Rosemary.
Sincerely,
Father Jack
Starting on 6/10, Misericordia will be at a new Tuesday farmers market in the River North neighborhood! This will be different from our usual markets, as we will be selling a wide mix of bakery and other items not usually sold at our other markets or online. If you find yourself downtown on a Tuesday, stop by our market located at 330 N Wabash Avenue, which is right along the river and just a block east of the Marina Towers.
To accomplish this, we require volunteer support!
We have a lead volunteer who will be in place each week, and supplemental people are needed to help sell and restock items. We are hoping to expand the number of markets we attend in the coming years, and this is a great opportunity to learn about this growing volunteer need supporting the Misericordia micro-businesses.
During June, Misericordia is recognizing IT, Purchasing & Receiving, Business Office, and Development/PR/Volunteer Office. There will be an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, June 12th, for the staff in these departments.
Information Technology (IT) supports Misericordia staff with their computer and technology needs. In addition to day-to-day computer support, IT has completed a number of initiatives, including campus-wide Wi-Fi, a visitor tracking system, an IT Helpdesk , and the resident care system (AWARDS).
Purchasing & Receiving order supplies for the campus, including diapers, wipes, cleaning, office, and PPE supplies, which they deliver to all residential and administrative departments. They also handle deliveries to campus.
Click here to read the June 2025 issue of Campus Connections.
Stay up-to-date with all of the information, training, and support that Misericordia provides to our wonderful staff! Everyone will benefit from reading Campus Connections!
To view previous Campus Connections click on Misericordia Info in the menu bar at the top of the page, and then click on Campus Connections.
Misericordia will be celebrating Nurses’ Week from May 5 – 9. The nursing staff includes:
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Nursing Secretaries who manage the day-to-day health of the residents and provide campus-wide care 24/7, 365 days a year. There are over 140 nurses, including LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses), RNs (Registered Nurses) and BSNs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
We are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff and email them to
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