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Dear Friends,
As spring makes its appearance in St. Louis (or in this year’s case, reappearance!), it is always a good time
for me to reflect upon the ways in which new life manifests itself in our day-to-day lives. How are we, as a
community at Cor Jesu Academy, renewing the love of the heart of Christ in our own spiritual lives as well as
those we encounter daily? And how can we make Mother Clelia’s charism unfold in new ways so that “sharing
the love of the heart of Christ” takes on a more profound or renewed presence? As I witnessed a few weeks ago,
the opportunities are bountiful!

This past February, I was privileged to travel to Rome with other representatives of the Apostle ministries from
around the world to attend a conference at which we were charged with discerning ways to best carry out Pope
Francis’ call to professed religious: to readily share the charism of their founders/foundresses, ignite the flame
of community and build the Kingdom of God here on earth. Our task was to learn from one another and grow
in our own understanding of how Clelia’s charism is spread throughout the world so we can be channels of the
charism to all with whom we minister.

16 26 21 Part of our journey included a visit to Shkodër, Albania, where the Apostles have built Cor Jesu School. Shkodër,
one of the largest cities in the country, is known as an educational and industrial hub and the center of
Catholicism in Albania, where Catholics (who make up only 10 percent of the country’s population) comprise
the majority of the city’s residents, followed by Muslims. It was so encouraging to see how the Catholic Church
departments & features is growing in Shkodër after four decades of communist rule, when all forms of religious expression were
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Around Campus
President As we shared prayer, Eucharist and many meals with the sisters in Shkodër, I was compelled to not only learn
Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ Corporate partners initiative: redefining College prep ~ 4-11
Principal Since its inception in 2013, Cor Jesu’s Corporate Partners Initiative has launched a new frontier of even more about Clelia Merloni but also learn and share how her teachings can help to transform hearts and
Sr. Veronica Beato, ASCJ ’74 learning. And those partnerships are already proving to be life- and career-changing. minds and souls, drawing us ever closer to one another through union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I am
Dean of Curriculum & Professional Check out CJ’s new Website ~ 14 constantly humbled and inspired by the ways that our school community – both present and past – spreads that
Development
Jeanne Suda Just a few weeks ago, we introduced our new website, complete with new and enhanced features to charism with the students entrusted to us, their families, our alumnae and all who walk through our doors.
Director of Advancement make browsing easier. So get your smart phone or tablet or computer ready, and enjoy the fresh look
Katie Magee Thiemann ’81 and mobile-responsive format at www.corjesu.org. As you read this issue of Spirit, I hope that the charism we strive to live each day shines through all that we do:
Director of Alumnae Relations Welcome, Class of 2021! ~ 16-17 in our academic endeavors, in the ways our students and alumnae reach out to others, in the ways we build
Patty Ferrara ’85 community – in the ways that we share the Love of the Heart of Christ each and every day. With Mother Clelia’s
Director of Annual Fund and Corporate Meet the 155 members of the Class of 2021 and if they have any CJ relatives.
Engagement beatification moving closer to reality (see page 3), we continue to ask her to draw
Cynthia Wilhelm Advancement us closer to the Heart of Christ so that we can be a gift to the Church, igniting a
Director of Communications gym and student Commons Construction on Target ~ 12-13 flame of Christ’s love. This is the charism we have shared here at Cor Jesu, from our
Debbie Hoffmann Dugan ’84 Construction of the new gym and commons is right on schedule! Check out the progress and the
Spirit Magazine is designed in-house by: scheduled date for the upcoming dedication. first days in 1956 to the present. And it is that charism that will move us forward
Cor Jesu Academy • Advancement Office Treasures of the Heart Auction recap ~ 26-27 in faith, for another 60 years and beyond.
10230 Gravois Road
Saint Louis, Missouri 63123 The 2017 Treasures of the Heart Auction marked a first in its 38-year history. For the first time I invite you to continue to live and share that charism with us!
314.842.1546 ever, CJ’s largest annual fund-raiser was held off-site, due to the construction of the new gym and Gratefully in Christ,
commons.
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Alumnae Association
PHOTOS –
We’re putting more “SPIRIT” into Spirit! From the Explore Select the CorJesu Tap the view icon 3
Cover: Students visited RubinBrown for EXP Day.
To see your Spirit magazine come to life, menu, touch the Public Auras option Above ~ Top Left: Incoming freshmen shared Women of Heart: sarah mohrmann ’15 | Haley Williams ’15 ~ 18-19
download the free Aurasma App for magnifying glass and and then select (center icon 2016 Class reunion Chairs ~ 20 Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ
their excitement on acceptance day through social
Android or iPhone. search for CorJesu. FOLLOWING. You on bottom row) and
media. Center: The Grand Hall on Chouteau aglow
should see the circle point your device on past Alumnae events ~ 20-25 President Sr. Barbara and Sr. Leda Pieropam, ASCJ
for the 2017 Treasures of the Heart Auction. Right:
change from an open any page where you from Benin, Africa, at Mother Clelia’s
Alumnae Trivia Night 2016.
circle to a full circle. see the Aurasma logo upcoming Alumnae events ~ 28 tomb in Rome
Be sure to download the AuRASmA APP for smart Class notes ~ 28
phones and tablets to bring Spirit pages to life!
Look for this symbol to “see” CJ’s news in a new
and watch in memoriam ~ 29
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