LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan upon
the occasion of celebrating her 50th Jubilee on March 19, 2011

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry thorough their unremitting commitment and preeminence
of service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sister
Catherine Joseph Croghan of Sisters of St. Joseph's of Carondelet, upon
the occasion of her 50th Jubilee to be celebrated with the Eucharist
followed by a dinner on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Provincial
House of St. Joseph of Carondelet; and
WHEREAS, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, was founded over 350
years ago, and is committed to its mission of unity, reconciliation,
nonviolence and peacemaking, though concrete efforts toward its goal of
communion with the sacred, with the Earth, the Church and with all
people; the congregation's goal is to move toward a greater inclusivity
and unifying love that reverences diverse cultures and faiths, reflects
the interconnectedness of all creation and gives direction to their
ministry; and
WHEREAS, Born Julia Ann Croghan, in Utica, New York, to John and
Catherine Croghan, Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan is one of six chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan's date of entrance was in
September of 1960, and her Reception of Habit was in March of 1961; her
first vows were in March of 1963, and her final vows were in August of
1968; and
WHEREAS, Since her first vows, Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan has
offered her services while residing in locations all over the great
State of New York, including the Carondelet House of Studies, Albany;
and Sacred Heart Convent, St. Anthony's Convent, and a private resi-
dence, all in Utica; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the locations in which she resided, Sister
Catherine Joseph Croghan has served at St. Anthony's School, Syracuse;
and Sacred Heart School, St. Agnes School, St. John's Parish, Hughes
Public School, and St. Josephs-St. Patrick, all in Utica; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her many years of devoted service to her church
and to her faith, she has held the vital positions of Teacher, Care of
Mother, Parish Secretary, Parish Minister, and Pastoral Associate; and
WHEREAS, Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan has brought to her ministry
an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while
always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional
integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan upon the occasion of her 50th
Jubilee, noting her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exem-
plary service to God, man, and her community, and extending to her the
heartfelt best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Catherine Joseph Croghan, Sisters of St. Josephs of
Carondelet.