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St. Agatha (Nanuet) Home Kids Guest Book
Message Number: 200 - Friday, April 11, 2008 09:14:09 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
What are the chances of the Alumni getting together a group of us, set up a booth, and advertise the HOME KIDS book at the June 1st celebration?. Just a thought. Message Number: 199 - Thursday, April 10, 2008 18:17:47 EDT [IP = 69.125.128.191]
Hello again this is celia . First of all I sincerely want to thank you Nancy Canfield for putting together all of this. I went back to St Agatha's to work with our disabled brothers and sisters and really enjoyed the experience. I find that coming to this website is an extremely emotional experience.I am glad in my heart to know that i can see the names of people of my youth.But on the other hand I feel like crying. I hope i am not bringing anyone down. Now to Teresa Panzella I remember you. We worked together one summer in New City I was taking care of a little boy and you were working in the home of a lady also if my memory serves me well. What a pleasant easy going fun person you were. I hope all is well with you. I am a grandmother of a beautiful two and a half year old boy.I am also hapilly married to a wonderful man who have known since i was 22 years old. I also have a 30 year old son. Please leave a message on the message board I would to hear from you. Before I go on, Nancy your brother David was someone who I took to my heart. He taught me how to play chess and was such a gentleman to be so young. Robert Garcia I most definitely remember your name ... Message Number: 198 - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 11:39:55 EDT [IP = 207.200.116.203]
HI NANCY, I WAS A RESIDENT OF ST. AGATHA'S FROM 49 TO 54. ANY MORE INFO ON THESE YEARS. I LOVED BEING THERE, AND WANTED TO GO BACK AFTER I WENT HOME, BUT SOCIAL WORKERS WOULDN'T LET ME. I AM ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN SOME OF THE NUNS, SR. LEO, WHO I LOVED MORE THAN ANY OTHERS. THANKS,WINNIE HIGGINS P.S MY NAME WHEN I WAS THERE WAS WINIFRED MC DONALD AND MY BEST FRIEND WAS NORMA RODRIQUEZ, I WOULD LOVE TO CONTACT HER IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. Winnie Higgins Message Number: 197 - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 08:12:36 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Hey All, I just wanted to thank Robert for his heads-up on the upcoming event he referenced below. For those of you having trouble locating the website or article, here is a brief summary excerpt as written; St. Agatha's property renovation about 6 weeks from completion. Centennial Celebration: The Nanuet school district is celebrating its 100th year with a parade and gala festival on the grounds of the newly renovated St. Agatha's property. When: June 1. Parade from firehouse up Prospect Street to the property at 10:30 a.m., event ends at 6:30 p.m. Open: Anybody Cost: Free to get in, food vendors available on the grounds, end summary. For those of you willing and able to attend, it should be quite an interesting day to say the least. I’m sure for many, the term “Celebration” understandably undermines the sensitivity of a great loss, and may be somewhat difficult to appreciate or digest. My hope is that this occasion (on location) will not only Celebrate a harvest of new beginnings, but offer a platform that communicates and commemorates the totality of our forever “Hallowed” grounds, St. Agatha!. I hope a worthy representative is speaking on behalf of the whole in preserving the memory of our Home; anything Message Number: 196 - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 13:23:11 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
The article on LoHud.com was a very sad but understandable article. June 1, which is a Sunday, will be the big event. I will call it "The opening of a new era and the Closing of Home Kids". I will do everything in my power to see this event in person. I cannot guarantee I will hold back my tears but I hope there will be others "Home Kids" to share our memories. If I could make it, I will be at the site just remenicing and probably looking like I'm lost. Message Number: 195 - Friday, April 4, 2008 08:34:15 EDT [IP = 66.136.89.119]
Back on memory lane. I remember when we had the Olympics. This is where learned to swim and decided to compete in all the swimming events. Later on in my life I won many swimm meets. I am 47 and still can keep up with younger swimmers. Thank you St.Agatha. Message Number: 194 - Tuesday, April 1, 2008 09:57:20 EDT [IP = 207.200.116.203]
Hi Nancy! As always, it is great to hear from you ... I can vividly recall "slipping into" Camp Shanks on a Saturday afternoon with another St Agnes' boy to "scavenge" the Army "landfill dump" for anything we thought we'd like to posess. Most of the "dumped" items were personal affects which the Army mandated the overseas-bound soldiers to discard as hindrances to their combat-ready status. We recovered personal items such as electric razors, flashlights, Ronson, and Zippo lighters, chromed and silver-plated cigarette cases, personal size stainless steel shaving mirrors and other items with reflective surfaces which would be banned in battlefield zones. [PLEASE READ THER FULL TEXT ON THE HOME PAGE UNDER "LETTERS"] Message Number: 193 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:21:24 EDT [IP = 66.27.95.34]
What a fantastic job the Alumni committee is doing to bring about the restoration of the Belltower and the dedication of it in Oct., when we have our reunion at St. Agatha, in the old gym! We're planning to invite all the old nuns, Fr. Oliverio, counselors, and Home Kids from near an far. If you have not joined the alumni yet, please click on Alum Membership, on the front page. If you know someone who is not on the internet, please let me know, so we can make sure they stay up on all that is going on. Thanks so much! Message Number: 192 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 00:53:57 EDT [IP = 69.121.139.72]
I just found out about Jim Dowling passing away he was my baseball coach at St Agatha he was a good man. Went to his house to watch the allstar game. God bless you Jim and Family. I would never for get you. Frankie Filocco Message Number: 191 - Saturday, March 29, 2008 23:04:05 EDT [IP = 64.12.116.17]
Its Saturday night, 1100pm, and I'm thinking about my fellow Saint Agatha home kids. I especially think about those out there who don't write on the web, and those who can't because they don't have access to a computer. If any alumni know anyone who doesn't have access, give them a friendly hand. We all can benefit from each others input. The greatest reunion ever is set for October 11,2008. Everybody needs to come. Please! Message Number: 190 - Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:58:13 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
T. Pnazella. I also have many memories such as visiting Sundays. I remember how depressing it was when you expected someone to come and visit you every other week. No one would come for months at times. I think the worse part was sitting on the couch in Mt. Carmel all day long waiting for that phone call from central "come down to the main building, your family is here to visit you" by late afternoon after sitting for hours and no phone calls, you knew no one was coming. One of many memories. Message Number: 189 - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 18:52:15 EDT [IP = 68.46.127.157]
obert Ortiz - your name does sound familiar, as does Norma Matos, Celcelia Biscardi & Wayne Monroe. I honestly couldn't put a face to a name though. As I look through the website and see photographs, faces are familiar. It's too bad there isn't a page that has photos of then & now with names attached. I'm sure that would definitely help with the memory lose. I had to laugh when you mentioned that I reminded you of Marlo Thomas. I do remember that being said alot. As a young girl then, I do remember the show and loving it. I remember 6th grade, a teacher named Mr. Minga who had an impact on me.I believe he was an identical twin. Living at St. Agnes, a place with lots of windows, a nun named Sr. Raymond who had a parrot. The girls had taught it to say Sr. Bubble lips ... I believe girls got in trouble for that. I remember the smell of honeysuckles in season and loving it. Friday night movies, talent shows & singing in a few of them. I remember a large pool and being so scared to get in it ... trying to pass the swim test & thinking I was going to drown. I remember visiting Sundays, sitting near the entrance on a bench under something, not an enclosed area. There are other little memories but I can't put th Message Number: 188 - Sunday, March 23, 2008 21:25:19 EDT [IP = 76.116.35.42]
This is one of my favorite site. I check it ever so often. Thank you for the Alumni Board for keeping this alive. We are life time members because this is where most of us have come from. It is the fabric of our lives. I live in South Jersey and may be moving shortly due to job opportunies. I would like to helpf with some of the Alumni responsibilities. Maybe you can list the things that you will need help with and list them on the weebsite. Maybe they can be done remotely. I am here. Let me know. Marta Ortiz Message Number: 187 - Saturday, March 22, 2008 23:15:13 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hello everyone, I love visiting this site, The tidbits & explanations of a time gone by always makes me feel that I'm not alone in the once-in-a-lifetime experience of growing up at St. Agatha's home for children. The present alumni is working hard to complete two very important projects for this year. The first is the completion of the "Bell Tower Project." this project involves finding a place to put the bell tower (a permanent place) and then to refurbish it and secure it in such a way as to make it available to visitors. The second project is to organize the next alumni event that will include a blessing and opening ceremony of the bell tower and a full day of events that will also allow you to see what St. Agatha's Services is doing now since it's closing. What has St. Agatha's become? The day will end with an evening party on the grounds. Now it's real easy to say what we want, but not so easy to do with out help. So anyone living in the New York, New Jersey, area should contact the Alumni association and get involved. We need your participation to make this an event to remember. As it is Saturday March 22nd Easter Eve, let me wish you all a Happy holiday. Please contac me on this. Message Number: 186 - Friday, March 21, 2008 18:05:58 EDT [IP = 66.56.191.58]
Hi: The four Halpen boys arrived at St. Agatha's in 1947. Message Number: 185 - Thursday, March 20, 2008 21:05:02 EDT [IP = 69.143.249.61]
I owe my education to the sisters at St. Agatha's, especially Sister Leo and Sister Raymond. I have enjoyed meeting old friends at the many reunions I have attended since 1974-2000 and the last one in 2005. Best wishes to all St. Agatha Alumni Message Number: 184 - Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:29:21 EDT [IP = 71.252.46.228]
For those individuals who do remember Jim Dowling, I am sorry for not reporting this information sooner. From my communications with Jane Dowling (his former wife), Jim passed away in 2007. I do not remember Jim at the Home. Nevertheless, I did meet him after leaving the Home through Jane over the years. He was similar to Rudy Polk in my opinion. And for those who do not remember, Jane Dowling was our Drama Teacher for the summer of 66 and 67. Message Number: 183 - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:22:48 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
Hello Home Kids. Celia you have a very nice memory of things of St. Agatha)I was also there when you were there. I also remember my first day at St. Agatha, the smell of fresh grass and that strange noise I never heard called Crikets. Does anyone remember an incident with St. Agnes when the Pumpkins were thrown at the windows and doors on a night before Halloween? or the pumpkins that were stolen from one of the Haydens? if you do, email me. Message Number: 182 - Monday, March 17, 2008 09:06:10 EDT [IP = 71.252.46.228]
Does anyone know whatever happened to Rudy Polk after the doors were closed at 135 Convent Road? Of the adults that I have meet at the Home, he is one of the very few who had played a major role in my positive development at the Home. Message Number: 181 - Saturday, March 15, 2008 13:43:06 EDT [IP = 72.80.115.239]
For any alumni who wants to say hello just e mail me. Message Number: 180 - Saturday, March 15, 2008 02:47:41 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Thank you so much for your comments Maria, it really means a lot to me when I’m able to share my many joys with others alike and know I’ve touched a vein. Through my entrees I will continue to try and provide a viable link to a distant past, forever present! For I too am earnestly grateful and touched by those who have and continue to share their memories as well! ... Remain blessed by “His” presence … Stay Well All! Message Number: 179 - Thursday, March 13, 2008 00:50:17 EDT [IP = 69.125.128.191]
Hello to all of the beautiful home kids of St Agatha. My name is Celia Anita Biscardi Mitchell. It is sooooo wonderful to conncet with you who have have always remained in my heart. My days at St. Agatha were like the days of a spoiled rich kid. I remember the first time I came to Rockland county it was raining and the smell of skunk was in the air. There were horses to ride movies on Friday in the bandroom a great gym a pool that was second to none a farm a drill team The Olmypics skating when the bandroom was decrepit with Tom Maloney. Didn't he have a twin brother? Great staff and kids to play with. What a life! I am greatful to God that I was placed in St. Agatha's. Does any remember the laundry service cooking and sewing classes with Mrs. Landset? How about going away to camp with packs and packs of chewing gum? The Mansion of a house called The Big House.The beautiful lillies that came up around Easter and concord grapes vines apple trees fruit trees. the yellow forcynhtia bushes that bloomed in spring on Convent Road. But most of all I remember that bond that was between the children there were not too many kids who were at odds with each other as far as I Message Number: 178 - Monday, March 10, 2008 17:43:16 EDT [IP = 71.192.139.119]
Ronald Lugo, your photo slides are BEAUTIFUL!! I especially enjoyed the 2003 photos because most of those Homekids were in MY group. Thank you so much for sharing! Sincerely, Maria Message Number: 177 - Saturday, March 8, 2008 20:00:23 EDT [IP = 68.192.20.161]
Teresa I do remember you from the home, You were a petite girl who reminded me of Marlo Thomas I don't know if you remember the show That Girl We were in the same classes and you also might remember Norma Matos or Cecelia Biscardi, Wayne Munroe. I don't know if you remember me but I do remember you. I remember you as being very bright and talkative. If you remember please post your response and I hope you stay in touch with the web page it does the soul alot of good to share memories. God Bless Message Number: 176 - Friday, March 7, 2008 12:25:31 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
Teresa Panzella my name is Robert and my sisters Soraida and Martiza were in St. Agnes when you were there. I tried your email but is not connected. If you remember them let me know or email me. Message Number: 175 - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 19:08:40 EDT [IP = 68.46.127.157]
Recently talking with my kids about my past brought me to this website. A flood of feelings rushed through me. Pictures brought back some memories but don't remember much. I lived at St. Agnes, ? and 5th Cottage. I was in 6th thru 9th grade. In 8th grade I attended St. Anthony's in Nanuet. I was a small girl for my age with long brown hair. I remember being called Peanut alot.If anyone remembers me would love to hear from you. Message Number: 174 - Sunday, March 2, 2008 13:58:05 EDT [IP = 71.192.139.119]
ello my Agatha brothers & sisters: COLORBLIND by Pamela Peak Productions - please contact Nancy Canfield or me for this link - I cannot post it on our Guestbook. This beautiful documentary reminded me SO MUCH of us Homekids that I felt in my heart it was no coincidence that I ran across it. The children in this very personal story were not orphans in a Home like we were, but their young lives were deeply influenced by their teacher Mr. Bell who taught them for three years in grade school (like the nuns and our own Fr. Oliverio & other priests who touched our lives). The turbulent 60’s came and they went their separate ways. Thirty-five years later they have a reunion (very much like the large reunion we had in 2001 and others). Had someone been recording the events that led up to so many of us Homekids getting together after so many years, it would have looked VERY much like this very moving documentary. I contacted Nancy Canfield in the hopes that she will contact Pamela Peak (the producer) and see if that could lead to the telling of our own St. Agatha story via documentary or even a movie. If you get a chance to view it whenever it airs in your area (or you can order it online and see it right a Message Number: 173 - Friday, February 29, 2008 12:28:23 EDT [IP = 63.145.54.80]
Where do we sign up for October's get together. How are you HOME KIDS? I know there are so many others out there who do not know about this website. Let's thinks on how to spread the word for those other HOME KIDS. I always wondered what the total number of KIDS came and left St.Agatha Home. Message Number: 172 - Thursday, February 28, 2008 21:23:51 EDT [IP = 71.247.171.245]
Hello everybody. I'm very happy to see my sister has come back home (Cecilia). Please e-mail her or respond to her letter, to keep her close to all of us. By the way,perhaps some of us or many of us home kids can get together at a baseball game this spring. Lets do something informal or even unorganized, but together. Something! Charlie Lopez suggested a Yankee or Met game. I think it would be great. What do you think? Message Number: 171 - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 17:57:19 EDT [IP = 64.48.59.117]
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU KNOW WHO I AM FROM ST.AGATHA. DO YOU REMEMBER GEORGE GORDON, EDDIE TORRES, DAVID DONNELLAN, VINCENT COLON, TONY SURACE, EDDIE ORTIZ. CLASS OF 1950. Message Number: 170 - Sunday, February 24, 2008 22:40:25 EDT [IP = 68.96.63.110]
Telephone me at 602-788-2419 Message Number: 169 - Sunday, February 24, 2008 01:01:55 EDT [IP = 66.27.95.34]
Dear Nancy, It's been along time! I hope you will remember me? We have presented Ray Perez to the N.H.S Sports Hall of Fame! We are pushing hard to get him in! We need The St. Agatha's Alumni support! He will be the 1st St. Agatha alumni Inducted! Coach West will also be inducted at the same time! That is our hope! You also should know that Coach passed away a couple of months ago! The Walkley Bros Connection to All of the alumni of St. Agatha's is a strong bond! We learned so much from all of you about life in general. as I look back our community of Nanuet owes a great deal to St. Agatha's children ! Who became great men & women! In closing I hope the alumni will support this induction of Ray! He is truly deserving of this great award! May God bless all of you! Thank you, Coach Walkley Class of 70 Charlotte, N.C. Message Number: 168 - Thursday, February 21, 2008 19:17:22 EDT [IP = 63.193.254.150]
stayed in St Agatha's Home in Nanuet, NY from March 1961 through the summer of 1968; I lived in St.Agnes Cottage. I consider all of you who shared the experience of living at St.Agatha's as my friends. If anyone of you remembers me, my name used to be Cecile Wright (I changed my name 1995 because I found out that the man on my birth certificate was actually my step-father. I have red hair and freckles, my skin coloring is cinnamon. I passions were and still are animals, books, and cooking. Some of my friends remember my sisters: Suzanne and Felicia; while other friends may remember my brothers: Paul, Rene, Gene, and Shelly. I guess I was the quiet one of the family, and it has been a while (over 30 yrs) since I heard from anyone or seen anyone who lived at St.Agatha's. By the way, I am doing okay, and working hard in my profession(healthcare). I was married; I have 3 children of my own, and 2 step-daughters. I'm proud of all my children, and they are doing just great both family wise and professionally. I hope and pray all of you who have shared the experience of living at St.Agatha's have are also doing well; I hope to hear from all who remember me, or anyone who shared our unique experien Message Number: 167 - Monday, February 18, 2008 01:05:58 EDT [IP = 72.68.180.121]
For any alumni who whants to say hello just e mail me. Message Number: 166 - Sunday, February 17, 2008 22:44:47 EDT [IP = 66.182.116.117]
Today was the first opportunity I had to watch the destruction of the only home I have ever known. My heart was torn apart, but now the healing process can begin. I have memories of the Sisters, as I think the little temper tantrums I would have in order to keep from getting spanked. Sneaking over to the girls side to see my girl friends. and sledding down Scottland Hill with the the councelors and my group. While on leave from the Air Force, Going to the home on Christmas Eve night and having Sister Alexander tell us we were not allowed to attend Midnight Mass or stay in the cottage. My telling Sister, "Well I guess there is no room at the inn." Yes! the home may be physically gone, but together Saint Agatha's Lives on through all the HOME KIDS. Norma or anyone who would like to contact me, my email is (deaconrichard@qop.org) Message Number: 165 - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 23:05:52 EDT [IP = 68.94.40.74]
Peter Baker, I think I know you from somewhere. The name is so familiar to me. Please contact me, let me know if I have the same person the I am thinking of. Hello Home Kids. When is the next get together? Has anyone found any home made videos of the Home? God bless all. Message Number: 164 - Sunday, February 10, 2008 19:00:22 EDT [IP = 76.116.35.42]
I just returned from having lunch with some old St Agatha friends. Srs. Eileen, Katherine, Sheila and Sheila F. It was alot of fun talking about the old days. The old days when I was a teenage and like most, sometimes a handful. The running away from the home on one occassion (how dare I as the police officer said who pick us up and brought us back to the cottage, the smoking of cigarettes, the fights amongst all of the kids and all the other mischief. God bless the nuns. I now know how hard it was for them and especially on how to discipline us the right way. It is hard for parents so imagine a cottage nun trying to figure it out! In any event we laughed and I was able to show them that I grew up to be a decent, productive person in society and have been able to maintain a sense of humor throughout all of these years. Message Number: 163 - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 19:25:26 EDT [IP = 205.188.117.204]
I have some great feeling when I think of St. Agatha's I grew up there and also went to st augustine and Nanuet high school. I will always have St Agatha in my heart.....Peter Baker Message Number: 162 - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 10:37:26 EDT [IP = 66.27.95.34]
I'm happy you enjoyed the book, and hope you will continue to check in on the guestbook for old friends. This is the best part of the web page I think. I have a story in Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul, coming out in March. In the Appendix, I point people back to Home Kids. Two more Chicken Soup books coming out with stories. Still waiting to hear from Oprah's booklist, but at least her reader has Home Kids for consideration. We're all in this together. Big hugs. Nancy Message Number: 161 - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 18:20:01 EDT [IP = 76.116.35.42]
For all those Patriot fans. You are easy to hate. But it in the books along the story line about New England losing to the METS in the World Series. LOL Maybe Bradley should not have been at his girlfriend's house in NYC prior to the game. I am an Eagles fan and so glad that the BOYS did not win. Message Number: 160 - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 10:56:46 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Hey John, my name is Ron Lugo; you wouldn’t know me because I arrived at St. Agatha the year you left, at age 2. I’m writing you because I read your latest guestbook entry and saw you were cheering on The New England Patriots. Please accept my condolences for their untimely demise; I was in your shoes about 40 yrs ago when my Johnny Unitas-less Colts were upset by Broadway “Joe” and the NY Jets. grrrr! Your Patriots have somewhat erased that pain & suffering incurred for so many years and can now also be included in “Greatest Super Bowl upset” conversations. They played their hearts out all season long a record 18-0, but they will forever be remembered for the waning moments of Super Bowl XLll, a deGiant, oops sry!, defiant moment in the annals of pro sports!. All in all, it was a great game to watch and nail biting till the end! John. I tried emailing this entry to you after the game but it came back as “address not found” Great to have you aboard along with all the other Brethrens & Sisters! Stay well all! Congrats Giants! Message Number: 159 - Sunday, February 3, 2008 18:48:14 EDT [IP = 68.28.123.121]
2/02/07 SUPER BOWL 42 NY GIANTS VS NE PATRIOTS GO NEW ENGLAND!!!! HELLO TO ALL FROM THE LAGSTROM FAMILY- ROSEMARIE, BILL, KATHLEEN, ALBERT, AND JOHN. LAST SUMMER 2007 MY SISTER KATHLEEN AND I WENT TO ST. AGATHA HOME WHERE WE MET RUDY POLK(RUDY POLK WAS MY COUNSELOR IN SETON HALL IN 1956) WE WERE ALL IN PRESENT WHEN THE BUILDINGS WAS BEING DEMOLISHED. WHILE MY SISTER AND I WAS RECORDING THE MAIN BUILDING BEING DEMOLISHED,WE BECAME VERY SAD OVER OUR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES BEING TORN DOWN. THAT DAY TALKING WITH LONG TIME FRIEND RUDY POLK. WE BROUGHT UP GOOD TIMES AND THE PEOPLE WHOM LIVED AND WORKED AT ST. AGATHA'S. NAMES LIKE, FATHER BURKE, FATHER TOBIN, FATHER OLIVERIO, SISTER RAYMOND(8TH GRADE),SISTER DOTHORY, MS. HAMATON (MUSIC) AND MR. O'CONOLLEY (5TH GRADE). REMEMBERING PLAYING BASKETBALL IN THE BANDROOM WITH RUBENANA, GEORGE, RUDY,AND JERRY ORITZ. IN 1943 SISTER VERONICA WHOM BROUGHT ME TO ST. AGATHA'S HOME TO MT. CARMEL AT THE AGE OF 1YEARS OLD. I WANT TO THANK NANCY CANIFELD FOR WRITTEN HOME KIDS AND ALSO THE FELICIANO BROTHERS(PETER AND DAVID) FOR A GREAT GREAT GREAT JOB ON WEB SITE. IN ADDITION I WOULD LIKE TO THANKCHRISTINE JACKSON(ALUMNI) WHOM WE BECAME FRIENDS WHILE TALKING ABOUT ST.AGATHA'S AN Message Number: 158 - Friday, February 1, 2008 20:21:06 EDT [IP = 68.28.123.114]
My name is John and my brother name is Albert Lagstorm. We had lived at St Agatha hom from 1943-1959 . We would like if anybody from these years could contact us on my email address 24/7 I will be online. Thanks and may God bless! Message Number: 157 - Saturday, January 26, 2008 19:59:38 EDT [IP = 68.28.123.117]
I know of St Agatha home because that is where my brother and I reuntied after 7years. I have read home kids. This book is wonderful. I know my years from 1988 - 1996 do not compare to the early years of St Agatha, but all our experience has it simlar story. Thank you Nancy and the others who told your stories. u are doing a home kids 2, the next genaration? Message Number: 156 - Friday, January 25, 2008 12:34:50 EDT [IP = 66.142.253.80]
Oliver Moe, did you know that the exact game with Giants and Packers was predicted 20 years ago in the movie "Coming to America" with Eddie Murphy. Down to the field goal. How are the HOME KIDS duing lately? I always wondered why I have not seen many home made videos of St.Agatha. I know they're out there. Message Number: 155 - Monday, January 21, 2008 17:38:40 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hello again, Happy New Year to you all. I wanted to let you know that the alumni officers and commitee members met at the Outback in Suffern on Saturday 1.12.08 to celebrate the 2007 years work and re-enforce our commitment to the job ahead. It was very special to see this group come together with family members and share some quality time. I'm proud to be associated with this group. Some how we have matured but we remain home kids non-the-less. there is a lot on the plate for this year 2008 and I'm hoping anyone who reads this will get in touch with the alumni and offer to help to make this alumni the best it's ever been. Join us by clicking the site for membership and re-connect. Be well this year, know that there are home kids working on finding ways to keep the dream alive. Victor Castro PS Thank you Nancy & Peter for all you do and Nancy you will be hearing from me soon. Message Number: 154 - Monday, January 21, 2008 12:16:20 EDT [IP = 68.80.99.46]
I just wanted to wish all a happy new year and to give a special shout out to Sister Katherine how about those NY Giants. It would be nice to talk with again I tell my kids all about you and the home. And, like Fernando said, you save me & my sister Gabrielle's lives too . ps what up Fernando if you don't remember me, I was in 71 to you show me how to shoot a bow. Message Number: 153 - Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:05:16 EDT [IP = 71.192.127.36]
To all my brothers and my beautiful sisters of St. Agatha, how can I ever forget you all? I miss the heck out of you. I'm the proud father of three beautiul kids, goodlooking just like me (smile) - a daughter by the name of Sheena, my youngest daughter Marimar Cristina and a handsome 6'2" son Willie Agosto Jr. and the legend lives on. I love you all. Get in touch with me through my sister Maria. Still looking good - still have my hair and teeth and most of all my great body. P.S. and still single!!! Can't wait to hear from any of you. Message Number: 152 - Monday, January 14, 2008 22:18:18 EDT [IP = 67.82.173.251]
I lived in Savio and 13 Hayden in the mid to late sixties. My councelor was Jim Bryant and my cottage nuns were Sister Noreen and sister James. I would like to say that my time at St Agatha was and will always be my most precious and memorable times in my life. When I look back it almost seems surreal. Though most of came under unfortunate situations, I can't help but feel we were also a chosen and lucky bunch. I remember West Point on Christmas, movies in bandroom,the wonderful home girls from little flower, playing football on the Dark Horses, and Dark Ponies, parades with the drill team,talent showes, camp Ahtaga in 68, Colin Minga, I can go on and on. God Bless all of you. Message Number: 151 - Sunday, January 13, 2008 01:15:16 EDT [IP = 70.181.222.208]
Hi, brother told me about website, what a rush of emotion, not that I spent much time. But was there alot for family visits. Thanks Nancy C. and brother. I grew up in Pearl River and went to highschool there. If any of you think you remember me, give me a shout. I do remember some kids from St A. But will not mention any names. Hello again Robert - meet my family Message Number: 150 - Wednesday, January 9, 2008 23:10:10 EDT [IP = 69.119.46.67]
Remember Peter Palisinno..Necimeo Martinez..Norma Robiano [My first love] and my friend Bill McGinty....Still see Lagstrum brothers from time to time..... Message Number: 149 - Tuesday, January 8, 2008 20:10:26 EDT [IP = 130.191.201.150]
Thank you for sharing this box of hidden jewels with the rest of us. It both, touches and inspires me. LM Message Number: 148 - Monday, January 7, 2008 14:12:30 EDT [IP = 68.192.161.113]
For Robert Wagner...Joe O'C passed away on the 7th of July...I found this out through his family because I was trying to reach him also...i did e-mail your letter to them in case no one else did.. I was at St Agatha's one year before Joe and I had the same experiences as you did.Like Maurice Chevalier and Hermine Gingold sang.. 'AH YES I REMEMBER IT WELL' Was shipped Sparkill.. I think I can get Joe' family's e-mail..if you would like to have it Message Number: 147 - Sunday, January 6, 2008 14:30:30 EDT [IP = 207.200.116.203]
Thanks for getting in touch with us. Mr McCarron has been successful with the email and message. I have written to him this weekend. St Agatha's home is special to me because both of my parents (and all of their siblings lived there during the late 20's and 30's). As a matter of fact not only my father grew up there, but later in years my mother remarried a HOME KID> See pages 221-222 of Nancy's book for more info. Quite a story...should be a movie someday. Thanks for your efforts Happy New Year. Jane MCGuigan (Catherine Carmody and Tony Delaney's daughter.)Two HOME KIDS Message Number: 146 - Sunday, January 6, 2008 11:27:55 EDT [IP = 68.192.161.113]
just visiting old stomping grounds Message Number: 145 - Friday, January 4, 2008 18:15:28 EDT [IP = 68.192.161.113]
TO JO O'CONNOR...TRIED TO EMAIL YOU BUT WAS BLOCKED AS SPAM...I WAS IN ST AG'S ABOUT ONE YEAR BEORE YOU...I THINK I WAS AT A REUNION WITH YOU AT WEST NYACK..YOU WERE AT A TABLE WITH WALTER KELLY AND TOM MALONEY...I WAS AT A TABLE WITH SOMEONE I COULD NOT RECALL AT ALL... SERVED IN THE NAVY ALSO '41 TO '46 DONALD MCCARRON Message Number: 144 - Wednesday, January 2, 2008 21:26:38 EDT [IP = 67.84.52.27]
This great wed site. A client of mine told me about it, who happens to be an Allumi residient of St.Agatha. He is very excited to have the memories. Message Number: 143 - Tuesday, January 1, 2008 01:14:15 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
WELCOMING IN 2008... NEW BEGINNINGS!... NEW APPROACH!... OLD ADAGE, “STRIVING TO GAP THE ABYSS”... BE WELL FAMILIA AND ABOVE All, STAY BLESSED!... Message Number: 142 - Monday, December 31, 2007 00:33:58 EDT [IP = 68.192.161.113]
LOTS OF MEMORIES..BEEN READING 'HOME KIDS' BY NANCY CANFIELD...WAS AT A REUNION ATTENDED BY TOM MALONEY AND WALTER KELLY...HELD IN WEST NYACK... HELPED BUILD THAT WOODEN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT BY THE REFECTORY...THAT REFECTORY WAS COMPLETED WHILE I WAS THERE...WENT INTO THE NAVY OCT 2ND '41 DISCHARGED OCT 5TH '45 WOULD LIKE HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM MY TIME..CAN'T BE TOO MANY...SISTER TOMASINO WAS MOTHER SUPERIOR FOLLOWED BY SISTER BASILINO... Message Number: 141 - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 00:25:32 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
It's christmas eve and I'm in front of my computer thinking of all the people I want to wish happy holidays. first there is my immediate family then there are my children's family. And there is a special place in my heart for all my brothers and sisters from another mother. The boys and girls from St. Agatha Home for Children. A very special Holyday celebration & a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. Victor. Message Number: 140 - Monday, December 24, 2007 13:38:30 EDT [IP = 207.200.116.203]
Nancy, I am a Sr. of Charity who taught & was a group mother at St. Agatha's in the 60s. I recently read about Eddie Miranda trying to save the bell etc.. I was the group mother in cottage 5,Hayden Circle. Please tell Eddie not to forget to let me know if this is going to take place,I certainly would want to take part in that event. I also am going to purchase your book. Thank you, Sr. Theresa Luciano I was Sr. Richard Mary My e-mail address at home is: nazz1892@verizon.net Message Number: 139 - Sunday, December 23, 2007 10:51:39 EDT [IP = 68.102.23.65]
Ron, you're welcome - I just wanted to share my eyes with those Homekids who live out of state or don't have the time or opportunity to visit St. Agatha. It's sad to see our Home slowly going away and it's ok to grieve our loss as well; for many of us it was the only home we knew. My youngest brother Rudy arrived at the Home in diapers and left as a teenager - a similar story many of us share. Now it's a time to reflect and give thanks for what we had, what we shared, for the family of hundreds of brothers and sisters we had and still have, and to hold on dearly to all the memories we made at our beautiful St. Agatha. Happy Holidays from our Family to yours. THE AGOSTOS: Maria, Willie, Julio, Wilfredo and Rudy :-) Message Number: 138 - Saturday, December 15, 2007 22:00:38 EDT [IP = 64.12.116.17]
I was with my brothers Richard C. Sapone and Gerard R. Sapone for a short while because my mother was abandoned by my father Louis Sr and was very unable to care for us. Message Number: 137 - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:07:23 EDT [IP = 66.91.235.108]
I just wanted to say, regarding the buildings that came down at St. Agatha, keep in mind, that although those buildings no longer stand, all the memories and energies of when we were there, remain. We can still go and stand in the pavillion on the front lawn, where we received visitors, and smell the sweet spring air, or feel that biting cold wind of winter, and remember. Just like we can remember being a kid, sledding down the band room steps when they froze over, or hear the music coming from the canteen as Pedro Mercado's 45 RPM's played. Can't you hear Tom Maloney shouting commands to his football players on the field? And the choir in the loft at the chapel? Tom is gone, but we still have those memories. I think how the neighbors groaned as each of those buildings went up - "there go the beautiful fields, no more pheasant and deer hunting in those woods now." Things change, but not always for the worse. We are blessed to be able to go back there, to relive only the happy times, and forget the sad ones that brought us there in the first place. Hold on to the good memories, and have a wonderful Christmas! Hugs to you all. Nancy Message Number: 136 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 22:51:45 EDT [IP = 24.139.159.234]
To all the "Home Kids" then and now, have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! Message Number: 135 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 10:24:59 EDT [IP = 66.142.253.80]
Rita's Slide Gallery #2 Picture number 24 from left to right girl number 2 is Carmen Rivera Message Number: 134 - Saturday, December 8, 2007 15:35:16 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Maria, excellent job in piecing together and sharing with us all the now torn down sanctuary, once a place called “Home”. I’m sure it was quite the difficult task clicking away while envisioning the structures as they were, the very ones that held so many of us afloat back in the day. One of the more poignant shots of the group and one that struck me most was that of the Bell Tower. Once upon a glory day, as the majestic keeper of the toll, she stood above the rest. Now besiege by time she sits dethroned, seemingly bewildered, abandoned and confused, oblivious to her beheaded counterpart’s fate, as well as her own. Fitting as it may be for the few, never will I forget her reign. I plan a trip up there soon, camera ready, expectations unknown. Hopefully I’ll get to capture more than an imagination. Thanks again Maria for sadly opening my eyes. I say that dearly and sincerely. You and your Family have/are doing a wonderful thing. Continued success & Happy Holidays to you all! PS. Plz say hello to Mari 4 me, thx! Message Number: 133 - Friday, December 7, 2007 20:55:22 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Robert, I'm sure if you were to contact Nancy Canfield or web site designer Peter Feliciano (peter2469@aol.com),either one would be more than willing to assist you with any questions you may have in regards to your inquiry below. Message Number: 132 - Friday, December 7, 2007 13:18:13 EDT [IP = 66.142.253.80]
Idea, do we have a place in this website to submit pictures of who we are Then and Now? and post them like a yearbook. Message Number: 131 - Thursday, December 6, 2007 21:49:56 EDT [IP = 76.230.154.88]
hi everyone and everybody who remembers me, i'm Ana's sister and Myrna's. i also remember mucho faces. we all still look good ah! not bad all of us that grew up in st.agatha's home are still looking hot. u have my e-mail write if u like. love norma dejesus Message Number: 130 - Thursday, December 6, 2007 10:51:52 EDT [IP = 70.146.9.251]
HI, IT'S GREAT TO SEE SOME NAMES I KNOW MY NAME IS EVELYN DIAZ MENDEZ MY SISTERS WERE EILEEN MENDEZ- CLEO DIAZ -NORMA MENDEZ -BROTHERS NAMES TOMMY DIAZ MENDEZ AND RICHARD MENDEZ IN OTHER WORDS THE MENDEZ GROUP. DOES ANY REMEMBER??? IT GREAT TO SEE THIS WEBSITE. TRIED TO E-MAIL KIM MCCANN BUT THE E-MAIL DOESNT WORK-SAY HELLO TO YOUR UNCLE JIM. SORRY ABOUT BOB.. Message Number: 129 - Thursday, December 6, 2007 06:00:55 EDT [IP = 68.94.11.44]
Who or where do I send my dues and become a member? Message Number: 128 - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 19:15:55 EDT [IP = 205.188.117.204]
I went into St.Agatha's at the age of 7 years old and left at the age of 15 1/2 years old. I now live in Manhattan, New York with my four children and one grandson. If I had one wish it would be to live in St.Agatha's forever. Everything I learned like Cooking,Horse back riding,Home reapirs and so much more I learned from St.Agatha I am the woman I am today because of St.Agatha's and I wouldn't change one thing. Thank You Message Number: 127 - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 13:35:38 EDT [IP = 68.199.237.69]
I would really like to know if anyone from 2nd cottage/or first would remember me. I was a tomboy and i really thought i was tough. Ha Ha...I was alway with my sister Norma De Jesus and Anna De Jesus, so since they were older than me i thought i was it. Ha Ha..any way write me if my name seems familiar. thank you PS i was only 7, 8, and 9 years old. Message Number: 126 - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 08:30:15 EDT [IP = 66.142.253.80]
Maldonado's love story after 40 years sounds like that new movie where they waited 50 years to meet again. With the 911 and love story, this would be an excellent story to tell. My opinion. Message Number: 125 - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 16:15:30 EDT [IP = 67.83.67.7]
I never knew this web site existed and I think it's great. I was just looking at some of St. Agatha's history and it made me realize how truly rich it is. What a great place!! Message Number: 124 - Monday, November 26, 2007 16:27:10 EDT [IP = 74.9.98.98]
Ron: Thanks for all your efforts in getting the slide show together of the Girls of St. Agatha's. I know that it was alot of work. Waiting for the sequel...Boys of St. Agatha's. Message Number: 123 - Monday, November 26, 2007 16:09:57 EDT [IP = 74.9.98.98]
Maria: That was a nice but sad movie that you posted on the website. Thank you for sharing. Message Number: 122 - Sunday, November 25, 2007 20:52:07 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hello alumni one and all, every day brings a new chance for hope to be renewed. Blessings to you all during this holiday season 2007. I also wan't you to be looking out in your mail & your e-mail boxes for the alumni holiday letter coming out real soon. Be well Victor Message Number: 121 - Thursday, November 22, 2007 08:12:43 EDT [IP = 68.94.14.194]
Happy Thanksgivign to all. Very nice touch in the background of the Holiday. Memories, good choice for the website. Message Number: 120 - Monday, November 19, 2007 10:50:42 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
THANKSGIVING; A time to reflect amongst loved ones and friends, for the sake of Family & Lasting Friendships. A time of gratitude, for the sake of Appreciation. A time to be humble and benevolent especially of those less fortunate, for the sake of Goodwill.. A time to give thanks to all caregivers of peace and amity despite any/all resistant, for the sake of Promise. A time to thank the Lord our God and all his glory for the sake of Humanity! - ” There are timeless reasons to be thankful of this day and beyond, yet the premiss of it all stoutly remains the same”… Thanksgiving, the act of giving thanks! - Wishing you all the best, HAPPY THANKSGIVING and God Bless! Message Number: 119 - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 05:27:26 EDT [IP = 68.94.3.170]
Reminder, Nancy sent a email earlier this year concerning Orphange Soul. The articles are due this month (November). I will be submitting a few of my memories and I hope that many of you will also. Life is wonderful when there is loving and caring for all. Message Number: 118 - Friday, November 9, 2007 19:43:32 EDT [IP = 76.116.58.44]
I have just visited a "home brother" RONALD LUGO in North Carolina. We re-connected with each other since the mide 1970's. We used to play b-ball in the gym and the courtyard. And so that was our connection. We remembered and we went our own ways. And now they intersected. We are 23 years older and still can communicate and can talk about our past with pride and some sorrow. At least on my part. But we have survived and have good lives. Lives that we can share with others that may be so different from us. Ron, is a special guy. Someone that grew up in the home when he was so very young until his teen ager years. It was his home. Everyone was his family. There seems to b no bitterness. Ron, carried what he learned from the home to his personal life. I wish him alot of continued success. Succuss in his emotional life and with his lovely and newly wife Monica. Ron has a lot to give to all of us. Marta Message Number: 117 - Tuesday, November 6, 2007 15:41:27 EDT [IP = 216.99.113.186]
You have a wonderful Website. Regards to all who may remember me. Stan Message Number: 116 - Sunday, November 4, 2007 12:41:44 EDT [IP = 71.192.127.196]
Greetings and blessings from the Agostos to all our Agatha family out there. Just want to share with you that I had the privilege to watch Victor Castro's two DVD's on St. Agatha's and that it's a MUST SEE for every Homekid out there. The combination of Victor's photos, Nancy's book, and our wonderful website, etc. has truly created a place to meet and bring our memories to life. THANK YOU TO ALL, INCLUDING THE ALUMNI ASSOC. FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO TO KEEP US TOGETHER. A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WEBMASTER, PETE!!! I'm guilty of not having joined the Assoc. yet, BUT I will soon!!! :-) Message Number: 115 - Sunday, November 4, 2007 10:08:34 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hello Mario, I read your comments on the guest book page at our St. Agatha's website. If you want to contact me, I suggest the best way, is to use your mouse (pointer) to go to the blue lettered names on the message site, click it and it will direct you right to a blank e-mail form with my e-mail address, write a note, and i'll get back. I check my e-mails twice a day. I hope I can be of help. If not, my home telephone # is 845-267-8722 Be well, Victor Message Number: 114 - Sunday, November 4, 2007 00:25:45 EDT [IP = 74.65.9.27]
I would like to get in touch with victor castro and a staff worker his name was Eddy he drove a red datsun 280z. I lived in cottage 71 and 73 sarge was staff there Message Number: 113 - Thursday, November 1, 2007 20:45:43 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Nancy, I'm glad to hear you and your family have survived the fires. I read your families story. I'm glad your all, OK. Be well, Victor Message Number: 112 - Thursday, November 1, 2007 01:57:05 EDT [IP = 66.91.235.108]
My neighborhood lost 135 homes, as close as 3 blocks away, but we only had ash and wind damage, though, the fires were terrifying. In Rancho Bernardo, we lost 300 homes, and countywide, 1500. We had to evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium about 35 miles away, with our 6 mos old grand babies - but they took good care of us. Now, the community is trying to help each other stabilize, and rebuild. It's wonderful to be a part of. I wish the katrina victims could have had this experience. Thank you for your concern. Message Number: 111 - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 12:43:20 EDT [IP = 158.65.65.237]
Went back to visit 10/20/07 (was in Pearl River for the 50th high school reunion) St.Agathas was not easy to find,so many changes over the years. It was very difficult for my sister to see the changes. Found the dedication plaque on the Little Flower house interesting Sr. Mary Ulrica O'Reilly was the first Sr. there. We took many pictures and spoke to one of the Srs from the Villa. One of the girls from the "Hill" also attended the reunion..we were both from the 50's Message Number: 110 - Thursday, October 25, 2007 17:44:26 EDT
I was wondering how Nancy Canfield and her family has weather the California's fires. I belive that they are in her region. I hope her family is safe as well as others. Would like to hear if she needs any help but we know that prayes will help. Message Number: 109 - Thursday, October 25, 2007 00:46:29 EDT [IP = 72.94.126.185]
Hello everyone. I'm sorry for not keeping in touch. I haven't had an internet connection for a while and I am raising 2 4year old grandchildren that keep me too busy to go to the library on the computer. I remember so many people and so many things about the home that I just love to see everyone is in contact. I think for the most part we all did very well. We became people who, although when we were children we may have thought we were missing out on things, have now realized life wasn't so bad after all. Love Ya! Message Number: 108 - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 15:42:03 EDT [IP = 208.188.3.80]
Hello again HOME KIDS. It was very emotional to hear how clear the grounds are getting at St. Agatha. I would appreciate if someone could get me a small momentum from DePaul when they start demolishing it (Brick) or so. Like most of us I don't know if I could go to ST. Agatha and not become emotional when I could see clear across to Duryea. All the sories and memories have to be put somewhere for historical reasons. Someone out there surely could help us do this. You all take care. I plan to visit the Home very soon. Message Number: 107 - Monday, October 22, 2007 21:54:22 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hi all, this is a continuation of my last note about our visit... We both left there blessed for having known St. Agatha's as our home. Today, I understand change as a constant force that I cannot control. I can however have power over how I feel about it. I'm happy to have gone there with my brother sharing the experience with him was well worth the trip. I hope all of you are managing your feelings around this change with courage & hope that the property will be used to better other childrens lives as it did for us all. Be well Victor Message Number: 106 - Monday, October 22, 2007 18:44:07 EDT [IP = 67.83.77.91]
Hello every one, my brother (freedom & I) visited St. Agatha's this Sunday 10.21.07 to continue documenting the changes at the site know to us all as the "Home". The church, the bandroom, the water tower, the big smoke stack, Gonzaga, Savio, ETC are all gone. The only buildings remaining are the Haydens 11-15 and the "Turning Point" program which is housed in a non numbered building. Depaul is still up because there are still clients living in the building awaiting their move to the refurbished Duryea Lane cottages 71,72,73,& 74. It looks like 75 has had no work on it, but they may have a different design for it. Anyway, the pool is gone, looks like there never was anything there. If you stand at the front gate entrance you can see clear up to the Duryea Lane cottages. The bell tower still sits infront of the little flower house awaiting it's move. We ended our visit and photography with a hike into the wooded trail that began a the back entrance of the pool. When we were there we knew it as the "Dump". With everything level and no buildings to obstruct the view, the St. Agatha property looks so small. The time spent there brought many feelings but we left having felt blessed to have know Message Number: 105 - Saturday, October 20, 2007 22:21:19 EDT [IP = 207.200.116.203]
(Copied from the St. Agnes guest book.) I am looking for my friend who was in St.Agatha's from 1957-1964. He graduated one of the top athletic students from Nanuet High School. I would like to find some history on him and his sister Virginia. Thank You Message Number: 104 - Thursday, October 18, 2007 09:22:52 EDT [IP = 71.252.106.124]
Does anyone know whatever happened to Sr Kevin of DePaul cottage or Sr. Peter who taught all of us Math in the Sixties? And has Sr Alexander fully recovered from her hip injury? I would like to know. Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend. Message Number: 103 - Sunday, October 14, 2007 18:30:09 EDT [IP = 69.248.208.20]
I want to thank everyone for this website. It is wonderful to hear from everyone and to hear that they are doing so well. It amazes me that there are home kids before I was born and that they are still living and have had productive lives. We all have something in common and that is St A. We have a lot of memories and when we think back to all of them they have shaped our exitence and what we are today. We can share all of this with our family and sigficant others. We are survivors. Message Number: 102 - Saturday, October 13, 2007 15:43:58 EDT [IP = 24.193.184.151]
I only became aware of the website this week. Sorry I missed all of the reunions over the years. The blessings of this technology allows many of us a chance to keep in touch. It has been more that 50 years since the time my sisters and I spent at St. Agatha's. I remember many events but not many names. I do recall getting into a bit of trouble now and again. I remember those times most of all. I did visit the grounds several times over the years just to look around. I remember a lady named Kay Welsh that helped out at the dorm during those years. After my sisters Patricia 7 yrs, Lillian 13 yrs. and I. 8 yrs old (in 1952) left in 1955, Kay Welsh took Patricia and I to St. Agatha's in 1957 to visit with the kids and Sisters we had known. I have group picture of all of us in the yard behind the dorm bldg. I remember Sister Patricia Marian was my dorm room leader. I look forward to communicating with those who share memories of that time together. Message Number: 101 - Saturday, October 13, 2007 10:28:08 EDT [IP = 71.71.250.78]
Hi Everyone, been a while!.I must say I’m quite happily surprised to see the growing number of new entrees in our Guestbook.It leads me to believe there are still those of us out there with a yearning desire to reconnect and/or identify with a time long past.I’m sure for some there will always remain an *asterisk*, a-void if you will, to closure… Certainly for me, it’s been an ongoing purpose to satisfy an affection! Who really knows? I just want to thank you all for sharing a bit of your thoughts and reflections. It’s those thoughts and memories that reaffirm our existence. Welcome all to St. Agatha’s fraternity, our Community, our family, our legacy!...May His Spirit Touch You When You Least Expect And Provide You the Sight To See His Coming!... Thanks again Peter! 
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