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in this issue from the president

Dear Friends,
Before dawn here in the United States on January 28, 2018, every Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus received
an email containing this wonderful pronouncement from Mother Miriam Cunha Sobrinha, ASCJ in Rome:
“With great joy and gratitude to God, I announce to the entire Congregation of the Apostles of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus, to our coworkers, families, friends and all who share our charism, that at the
Ordinary Session of Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, held on
January 9, 2018, the miracle attributed to the intercession of our Foundress, Mother Clelia Merloni,
was recognized with a unanimous affirmative vote. With this, the path to her beatification has been
cleared. The only remaining step is the establishment of the date of the celebration by Pope Francis.”

Mother Miriam, Superior General of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, wanted all who share our charism
to rejoice with us as our foundress, Mother Clelia Merloni, is now to be beatified. The approval of the miracle
attributed to Clelia was the last step in a lengthy process toward this moment. The Charism column on page 3
here in Spirit contains more information on this process. I know you, our CJ students and families, alumnae,
coworkers and friends join us in thankful prayers to the Sacred Heart for this recognition of the heroic virtue of
10 12 16 Mother Clelia Merloni, as we seek to live our lives following her example of joy and self-sacrifice.

With this grace-filled news about Clelia, I am reminded of her words and how they apply to life at Cor Jesu:
“Look for Christ’s presence in your everyday life, seeing his powerful yet gentle hand guiding your every action.”
departments & features Many graces and blessings are certainly here at CJ as we move into second semester. Bringing the annual
Spirit
Spring 2017-2018 Auction back to campus to our new gym this past February was a very exciting event. Our parent chairs and
Around Campus
President co-chairs took on the challenge of the new space and gave us a spectacular venue and a very successful evening.
Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ Renovating for the Arts ~ 4-7 Many of our guests were welcomed to our new space for the first time. And the choir opened Fund-a-Need with
Principal With generous donations made during Giving Tuesday and the Auction Fund-A-Need, Cor Jesu is on its song and dance, and the support from our crowd to expand our Fine Arts space was most generous! This new
Sr. Veronica Beato, ASCJ ’74 way to fine-tuning the space behind the stage to expand the Fine Arts program.
Dean of Curriculum & Professional Diversity in Catholic Education and at Cor Jesu ~ 8-9 project will repurpose the former athletic locker room and weight room (behind the stage in the auditorium)
Development and give us a much-needed expansion for our fine arts program. Be sure to read more about that on pages 4-7.
Jeanne Suda The Cor Jesu community set a goal this year to increase our diversity awareness and cultural literacy
Director of Advancement regarding the differences among us here at CJ as well as in the St. Louis community and beyond. As an academic community that seeks to educate the whole person, the CJ community set a goal this year
Katie Magee Thiemann ’81 Welcome to the Class of 2022 ~ 10-11 to increase our community’s diversity awareness and cultural literacy regarding the differences among us
Director of Alumnae Relations Meet the members of the Class of 2022 and any CJ relatives they may have.
Patty Ferrara ’85 here at school and far beyond. The article beginning on page 8 shares the many initiatives taking place
Director of Annual Fund and Corporate Advancement Office during this school year for administration, faculty and staff and our students.
Engagement The activities and conversations we have experienced with the Archdiocese of St.
Cynthia Wilhelm Treasures of the Heart Auction Returns to Cor Jesu ~ 12-13 Louis, other Catholic high schools in St. Louis and local leaders have stretched all
Director of Communications The Treasures of the Heart Auction made its way back to CJ, after moving off-site last year because of
Debbie Hoffmann Dugan ’84 construction. The new gym and commons served as the perfect venue for the annual event. of us to consider seriously our Gospel call to be agents of greater understanding of
Spirit Magazine is designed in-house by: Endowed Scholarships: Meeting Immediate & Future Needs of Students ~ 14 differences, inclusion and solidarity.
Cor Jesu Academy • Advancement Office Named scholarships provide a personal and permanent means of making a difference for a Cor Jesu
10230 Gravois Road student. Learn how CJ is working to increase its endowment to $20 million by 2025. As we celebrate our foundress’ path to sainthood, may we see in one another the
Saint Louis, Missouri 63123 Heart of Christ before us so that we, too, may be instruments of His love for all.
314.842.1546 Alumnae Association
© 2018, Cor Jesu Academy. All rights reserved. Gratefully in Christ,
The magazine stock contains 10% recycled fiber. Alumnae I.N.C. Networking Event ~ 16-17
Women of Heart: Cathy Myler Fruisen ’85 ~ 18
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We’re putting more “SPIRIT” into Spirit! From the Explore Select the CorJesu Tap the view icon
Cover: CJ’s choirs and instrumentalists performed
To see your Spirit magazine come to life, menu, touch the Public Auras option at the school’s annual Christmas Concert. CJ to Host Information Meeting about New Tax Law ~ 19
download the free Aurasma App for magnifying glass and and then select (center icon Class Reunion Dates and Chairpersons ~ 19 Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ
Above ~ Top Left: The Class of 2022 celebrated
Android or iPhone. search for CorJesu. FOLLOWING. You on bottom row) and Sr. Barbara with Sr. Leda Pieropan, ASCJ
when they received news of their CJA acceptance.
should see the circle point your device on Past Alumnae Events ~ 20-23 President from Benin, Africa, in front of Venerable
Center: Bidders and spotters at the auction; Right:
change from an open any page where you Clelia Merloni’s tomb at the General
2018 Alumnae I.N.C. Networking event
circle to a full circle. see the Aurasma logo Upcoming Alumnae Events ~ 24 Motherhouse in Rome.
Be sure to download the AURASMA APP for smart Alumnae Traces ~ 24
phones and tablets to bring Spirit pages to life!
Look for this symbol to “see” CJ’s news!
and watch In Memoriam ~ 25
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