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FOCUSVolume 13,Issue 1Winter2007where he served from 1974 until hisIFETIME OF EADERSHIP retirement in June of 1993. He then took upresidence with other retired priests at TheEvery community needsCousins Center.strong, devoted leaders.Monsignor John Donovan’sThroughout his career, Monsignor Donovan wasdedication to the Milwaukeean avid golfer and tennis player, as well as acommunity is evident throughsemipro softball player. He was also a fan of thethe variety of commitments heMilwaukee Braves. Monsignor attended almostmade throughout his careerevery home game with Archbishop Meyer andand retirement. From his dutiesenjoyed their seats behind the Braves’ dugout. Heas a priest, to participation inknew many of the players–including Henry Aaron,Monsignorcommunity groups and localJohnny Logan and Eddie Matthews– personallyJohn Donovanathletics, Monsignor created aand officiated at several of their marriages.strong presence in the community.ALLMonsignor Donovan was born and raised in BayView and attended Immaculate Conception GradeSchool; following graduation, he entered SaintFrancis Minor Seminary. Based on his academicperformance, he was the only student from his classchosen to study at The Pontifical GregorianUniversity in Rome, where he obtained a philosophydegree. Monsignor returned to the United States in1940 and was sent to the Theological College of TheCatholic University in Washington, D.C.; he receiveda degree in theology. He was ordained for theMilwaukee Archdiocese before going back to TheCatholic University, where he earned his doctorate inCanon (church) Law in 1948.Monsignor was active in many community affairsthroughout the years. He served as an advisor atthe House of Good Shepherd, a school fordelinquent girls, and gave retreats at a number ofgirls’ boarding schools across the country. Healso worked with the Youth-Aide Bureau and ViceSquads of the Milwaukee Police Department. For atime, Monsignor served as President of theMilwaukee Metropolitan Crime PreventionCommission. One of his favorite memories of thattime was being able to get then-Attorney GeneralBobby Kennedy to speak at the Commission’sannual luncheon. Monsignor was also a memberof the Knights of Holy Sepulchre.After completing his doctorate, MonsignorDonovan returned to Milwaukee and was namedSecretary of the Matrimonial Tribunal, a positionhe held until 1975. Throughout that time, he alsoserved as Assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas Parishand later as Administrator of Old St. Mary’sParish. In 1959, he was named a Monsignor, afterArchbishop Meyer requested Rome to grant thishonor. Monsignor Donovan was named thepastor of St. Monica’s Parish in Whitefish Bay,After retiring, Monsignor Donovan continued tooffer mass at local parishes. He stopped doing soabout five years ago and found that he missed it.However, since moving to Milwaukee CatholicHome last fall, Monsignor has been pleased tocon-celebrate daily mass and occasionally preachin St Anne’s Chapel in The Residence. Hiseducation and experience are something fromwhich we all can learn.

FROMPresidentMr. Steve HelferTreasurerMs. Sarah M. OberhoferSecretaryMr. Christian G. SteinmetzDirectorsMs. Mary E. DarlingMr. Richard ImperialeRev. Timothy L. KitzkeMr. Robert J. KowalskyDr. Glenn RagalieMr. John S. RevitteExecutive DirectorMr. Paul J. ConnollyAdministratorMrs. Sandra K. DuganFocus is published quarterly byMilwaukee Catholic Home, acontinuing care retirementcommunity and can also beviewed online atwww.milwaukeecatholichome.orgIf you would prefer to have yourname removed from our mailinglist, please email us atinfo@milwaukeecatholichome.orgor call 414-224-9700.Editor: Laura A. VE DIRECTORAs we begin a new year, it is a time that many people thinkabout new beginnings and resolutions. At MilwaukeeCatholic Home we are supportive of your resolutionsand goals.Board of DirectorsVice PresidentMr. Paul WestrickTHEPaul Connolly,ExecutiveDirectorMany people make an effort to be more health-consciousat the beginning of the year. At Milwaukee Catholic Home,we too are looking for ways that we can help you in those efforts. Thisyear, Dining Services has cut all trans fats out of their cooking withoutlosing the great quality and flavor everyone has come to expect from themeals at Milwaukee Catholic Home. Additionally, lunch will now be anopen-seating concept, similar to breakfast. Diners will be able to selectfrom a rotating menu, allowing them to choose options that fit theirhealthy living goals.For those residents who are looking to get more active in 2007, MilwaukeeCatholic Home offers numerous opportunities for that as well. Exerciseclasses are offered each morning, and a new stretching and balance classis now being offered one afternoon per week. In addition to the classes,many residents like to take advantage of Milwaukee Catholic Home’sfitness room. An exercise assistant is available twice a week to showresidents how to use the equipmentor work with them on individualEMPLOYEEexercise programs.For those looking to improvepersonal wellness, the new spa onthe lower level of The Residence isalmost complete. It will offerresidents use of a whirlpool tub,spacious walk-in shower andmassage services, in a relaxingenvironment, complete withsoothing music. It will be a greatsetting in which to relax away anyleftover stress from the holidays.These small changes will provideresidents with more opportunitiesfor healthy living and wellness atMilwaukee Catholic Home. Bestwishes to all for a happy andhealthy year in 2007.RECOGNIZED FORACADEMIC SUCCESSMCH congratulates employeeChris Cotter, LPN, who graduatedfrom Milwaukee Area TechnicalCollege (MATC) on December 21,2006 with an Associates Degreein Nursing. Chris has worked atMCH as an LPN for the past fiveyears. Chris’ professorsnominated her for MATC’s Lampof Knowledge Award. This is anaward given to several individualswho are always on the quest forknowledge and demonstrate thiswith their high academicachievements. Everyone at MCHwishes Chris continued successin her nursing career.2MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HOMEFOCUS

SPREADINGTHESPIRITOF THEHOLIDAYSThe Residence was full of holiday cheer on December 14th, asresidents and guests enjoyed many fun-filled holiday activitiesand events. The day began with musical performances bychildren from St. Monica’s School and the bell choirs of St. JoanAntida High School. The afternoon included tours of apartmentsdecorated for the holidays, as well as visits with Santa and treatsof hot chocolate and cookies made by the residents.A cocktail party followed, and residents were surprised by aspecial guest, Archbishop Timothy Dolan. The Archbishopgraciously visited with residents and guests from the community.Afterwards, the residents were treated to a special Christmasparty and dinner prepared by Dining Services staff and enjoyed aconcert performed by the Marquette University High SchoolChoir. Residents and guests greatly enjoyed all the festivities theday had to offer.If you weren’t able to attendthe holiday apartment tours,but would like to come for apersonal tour of TheResidence, please call theMarketingDepartment at414-224-9700.Linda Cardinale with Ada Dziewanowskain traditional Polish attireLeft: ArchbishopTimothy Dolan andMeg SchumakerAbove: Edith Glocke and JuliaMcKale making Christmas cookiesLeft: Dorothy Vallier visits Santa3Volume 13, Issue 1, Winter 2007

“FROSTY ” WARMS VIEWERS’ HEARTSResidents of Milwaukee Catholic Home’s SpecialCare Unit and children from Columbia St. Mary’sChildren’s School worked together to present anintergenerational play entitled, “Frosty.” Bridget McNair,MCH’s Director of Recreation Therapy, created theproduction, which was performed for a packedhouse of residents, families, staff and friends. Residentsand children had a great time participating in theplay, creating costumes and providing sound effects.L-R: Cecelia Uszler, GretchenKolb and Ruth FallonANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATES 2006Milwaukee Catholic Home’s 93rd Annual Corporate Meeting was held on Thursday, January 25th, 2007.Board President Michael Benton and Executive Director Paul Connolly each thanked the board membersand management team for working together to ensure the highest quality of care and services for ourresidents. The meeting also featured a slide show of memorable photos,featuring residents, clients, families and staff from Milwaukee CatholicHome enjoying activities, concerts, outings and celebrations throughout2006. Following the meeting, board members, staff and corporatemembers enjoyed appetizers and cocktails in celebration of a successfulyear in 2006 and anticipation of another great year in 2007.Nick and Mary CarterMCH Board of Directors (left to right): Mary Darling, RichardImperiale, Sarah Oberhofer, Paul Westrick, Christian Steinmetz,Rev. Timothy Kitzke, Steve Helfer, Robert Kowalsky andJohn Revitte (missing: Dr. Glenn Ragalie)Anne Helfer, Steve Helfer and Mary Darling4MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HOMEFOCUS

GIFTS FROM THE HEARTMilwaukee Catholic Home gratefully acknowledges our generous benefactors. Gifts of cash,property, securities, bequests and other gifts assist us in providing outstanding retirement andhealth care services for our residents. We encourage gifts in memory or honor of a loved one.We will be happy to notify the individual or family member of your generosity.The following gifts were received between October 1 and December 31, 2006:IN HONOROFMrs. Antoinette M.CariniMrs. Joanne CourvilleIN LOVINGMEMORY OFMiss Helen J. ChambersMr. and Mrs. John TerryMulcahyMr. Michael J. MulcahyMr. and Mrs. Robert W.MulcahyMr. and Mrs. WilliamA. BeckMr. and Mrs. John L. BeckMr. Robert W. Dean, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert W.Dean, Jr.Mrs. Ann F. HelferMr. and Mrs. Stephen G.HelferMrs. Ann JohnstoneDr. Michael F. JohnstoneMrs. Mary C. MulcahyMr. and Mrs. Robert W.MulcahyMr. and Mrs. John TerryMulcahyMr. Michael J. MulcahyMrs. Ruth MullaneyMr. Peter MullaneyMs. Evelyn M. RiceMs. Anne M. RiceMrs. Eleanor SheehanMr. and Mrs. Alan D.NesburgMs. Irma BattiolaMr. & Mrs. Paul McDonaldMr. Kenneth E. BentonMr. and Mrs. MichaelBowenMrs. Virginia L.BidingerMs. Gail Frank KurselMr. Edward L. BrenkMiss Ann L. NewcomerMs. Jane H. WilliamsMrs. Audrey BrownleeDr. Ralph E. BrownleeMrs. Florence CannonMr. and Mrs. David J.CannonMrs. Carol S. CharlesMr. and Mrs. Carl CharlesMrs. Amelia CohenMrs. Gertrude FodimanMrs. Eileen DrummyMr. and Mrs. Paul A.ManzoMr. William M. DrummyAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ralph GilliesMr. Michael KieferMr. and Mrs. Paul A.ManzoMs. Patricia O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Peter J.SalamunMrs. Patricia S. EastonMr. and Mrs. Douglas C.ErlacherMr. and Mrs. Robert A.KieckheferMiss Ann L. NewcomerDr. Terence M. SchmahlMrs. Rosalie J. FinaMrs. Ruth BeckerMs. Heidi BubolzMr. and Mrs. John CollinsMs. Dawn DohmeyerMrs. John DurkinMr. William K. FairclothMs. Joan FinaAtty. and Mrs. Philip J. FinaMs. Ruth B. FinaRosalie J. Fina TrustMr. and Mrs. John KentrosMs. Jeannie KorentaMrs. Julia A. McKaleMilwaukee Athletic ClubMr. and Mrs. ThomasMoranMs. Katie MurphyMs. Marie K. PaulMrs. June RobertsMiss Lorraine StraszewskiMrs. Kathryn TalbotMr. and Mrs. Richard WallMargaret F. FlanaganMr. Joseph F. FlanaganMiss Marian FlanaganAnonymousMrs. Phyllis BabbMrs. Dardy C. BauchMs. Royanna BenjaminMr. Franz L. BidingerMs. Mary K. CavenMrs. Margot DiekermannMs. Mary A. DurkinMrs. Mary D. CrowleyEwensDr. Sue EwensMr. and Mrs. John GreschMs. Deb LangkauMrs. Harriet M. MatyaszMrs. Julia A. McKaleMs. Claire O’BrienMs. Mary M. RiehleDr. Kathleen M. ScullinMr. and Mrs. WilliamShinkwinMs. Arlene StanfieldMr. Fred GabrielMr. and Mrs. RobertGabrielMs. Mary E. GallagherMs. Ann R. CunninghamMr. John M. HeinenMrs. Ruth BeckerMr. Franz L. BidingerMs. Kathleen ByrneMr. Fred J. CharlesMr. and Mrs. LeonardDereszynski(continued)5Volume 13, Issue 1, Winter 2007