April 13, 2009

The Dominican Sisters of Hope announced the anniversaries of five Sisters who have served, or are currently serving, in the Diocese of Ogdensburg including our own Sister Stephanie. On Monday, April 13, a Liturgy of Thanksgiving to honor the jubilarians was held in the Dominican Sisters of Hope Chapel in Newburgh, New York, followed by a festive luncheon.

Sister Stephanie Frenette, OP, of Plattsburgh, New York, celebrates 50 years in religious life. Sister Stephanie taught at Dominican Academy Elementary School in Fall River, Massachusetts, from 1961-62. She taught at St. Peter’s Elementary School in Plattsburgh, New York, from 1962-63, 1969-72, and 1977-2002. She taught at St. Bernadette School in New Haven, Connecticut, from 1972-77. Sister also taught in religious education programs in Mooers Forks and Plattsburgh, New York, from 1963-69. From 2002-2007, she worked as a home health aide for the North Country Home Services and Lake Forest Facilities, Plattsburgh, New York. Sister Stephanie serves on the Leadership Board of the North Country Mission of Hope. She travels to Nicaragua twice a year on mission trips. She is also a volunteer for Hospice of the North Country and serves as Eucharistic minister at St. Peter’s Parish in Plattsburgh.

The Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Hope was founded in 1995. The Sisters’ commitment to proclaiming hope spans a variety of ministries in several dioceses throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Their ministries include education at all levels, health care, spiritual renewal, parish and pastoral work. Their web address is www.ophope.org