Maria High School & St.Casimir Academy Alumnae Association

04/19/2026

Marilyn Vogel Shipper MHS Class of 1962 was called Home to be with God. She was the Mother of Debra Shipper Schrode MHS '90 and Carrie Shipper MHS '95.

Eternal rest grant unto Marilyn, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, Rest in Peace.

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04/15/2026

The MHS Class of 1985 mourn the loss of their classmate, Dori (Ciucio) Valenta. May the Angels welcome her to Paradise and may God hold her in the palm of His hand. Rest in Peace, Amen

View Dori Ann Valenta's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/14/2026

💙 A Look Inside Maria Today 💛

Many Maria High School alumnae still reach out to the school, asking what it looks like today and what life is like for the students now learning in the same building.

While the school is now called Catalyst Maria High School, the spirit of Maria continues through the young students being educated there every day.

If you’d like to see what’s happening in the building today — student achievements, events, and the many ways the Maria legacy lives on — we invite you to follow the Catalyst Maria page.

It’s a great way to stay connected and get a glimpse of Maria as it continues to inspire the next generation.

👉 Follow Catalyst Maria here: https://www.facebook.com/CatalystMariaChicago

We are a K-12th grade Charter School Teaching Minds and Touching Hearts on Chicago's Southwest side.

01/29/2026

The Class of 1976 mourns the loss of their sister, Kathy Golden Biamonte, MHS '76.

While Kathy's earthly life has ended, our relationship will never end. We will never stop missing her. A true friend is never truly gone. Kathy's spirit lives on in the memories of those of us who loved her.

Eternal rest grant unto Kathy, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul Rest in Peace. Amen

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11/18/2025

We mourn the loss of Sister Sylvia Puchoras, SSC. May the Angels welcome her to Paradise. May God hold her in the palm of His hand. Rest in Peace, Sister Sylvia.

11/16/2025

Greetings Friends!

I have a request from Jeff Joyce, the son of an alumna. His Mother, Cheryl (Michalak) Joyce, was in the MHS Class of 1969. He is trying to connect with Elizabeth “Liz” (Fitzgerald) Parker MHS Class of 1968. He has her senior yearbook and would love to return it to her. If Liz is a member of this FB group or anyone knows Liz can you respond so we can reunite her with her yearbook.

Additionally, Jeff has yearbooks from 1966, 1967 and 1969 that he would love to share with someone who might want to have any of those yearbooks. He would hate to have to dispose of them.

Thanks so much!
“Always more, always best, always with love.” MMK

Roz Iasillo MHS 1976

11/13/2025

We mourn the loss of Gloria Sandoval Olmos, MHS 1985.
Eternal rest grant unto Gloria, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Visitation Friday, November 21st from 300 to 800 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 South Pulaski Rd. Chapel Prayers Saturday, November 22nd at 815 AM at Wolniak Funeral Home. Procession to follow to Good Shepherd Church 2735 S. Kolin for 930 AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery 4401 W. 111th

10/06/2025

In loving memory... Sister Juline Revas, SSC
Sister Juline Revas, SSC
Born: July 26, 1939
Born into eternal life: October 4, 2025

Visitation:
Friday, October 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Franciscan Village Chapel
1270 Village Drive
Lemont, IL 60439

Mass:
Friday, October 10, 11:30 a.m.
Franciscan Village Chapel

09/04/2025

Today is the 118th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of St. Casimir, a community of women religious founded in 1907 in Scranton, PA, by Venerable Maria Kaupas. Founded to sustain and nurture the faith life of early Lithuanian immigrants in the United States, the Sisters continue today in ministries of outreach and pastoral care for some of the most vulnerable of the people of God. The Sisters of St. Casimir strive to welcome and care for all who become part of their lives. Learn more about the Sisters of St. Casimir at: https://www.sistersofstcasimir.org/

08/23/2025

Michelle Hovorka Bonk, MHS Class of 85, is mourned by all who knew and loved her. May the Angels welcome her to Paradise and may God hold her in the palm of His hand.💔

View Michelle L. Bonk's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 2 tribute posts from the community.

08/22/2025

Congratulations to the three Sisters of St. Casimir Jubilarians 2025!These Sisters are celebrating 70 years as women religious!
The Jubilarians are:
Sister M. Dolorine Lopez, Sister Bernadette Marie Janus, Sister Rita Marie Kerdock.
Thank you Sisters for your faithful service to God, the Church, and our community.

Photographed from left: Sister Elizabeth Ann (SSC Leadership Team Advisor), Sister Bernadette Marie, Sister Rita Marie, Sister Immacula (SSC Leadership Team Advisor), and seated Sister M. Dolorine.

08/20/2025

Sadly, we mourn the loss of Father Pete Paurazas. Fr. Pete taught Theology at Maria High School. He served the Archdiocese of Chicago as a priest for 70 years. He was the Pastor of St. Adrian Parish and St. Rene Goupil Parish.

Father Pete was a true blessing to the communities he served. His dedication to the faith and his parishioners & students inspired all. His kindness, wisdom, and comforting presence will always be remembered.

May the Angels lead Fr. Pete into Paradise as they proclaim, "Well done, good and faithful servant." May His soul Rest in eternal peace.

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