2009 Jubilarians
M. Miranda Buesseler, SSND
Professed in 1934
Sister M. Miranda Buesseler celebrates 75 years as a School Sister of Notre Dame. She ministered as a teacher at elementary and secondary schools
A meaningful time in my ministry…
My chemistry and physics students were so good, that I could write excellent recommendations for them for college and/or scholarships. We never got a single “no”!
What drew you to the SSND Community?
When I graduated from the eighth grade at St. James School in Madison, Wis., Molly Marx (Sister Leontine) also graduated from Dominican High School. We were helping Sister Viola Mertz (our former seventh grade teacher) get her classroom ready for the janitor’s big cleaning job. Sister Viola said to Molly: “Come to the convent now and try on your dress.” I had always wanted to be a nurse, but our of my mouth came the words: “I want to go to the convent, too!”
What would you like people today to know about the School Sisters of Notre Dame?
The School Sisters of Notre Dame are excellent teachers. They are also kind and helpful in community.
What is your current ministry?
My current ministry is to serve in retirement by my prayer and presence at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. I am a “buddy” to Sister Perpetuella.
Is there anything else that you would like to share?
I thank God everyday that He chose this life for me. He heard my parents’ prayers for a blessed future for me.
Sister Miranda’s missions:
St. Francis, Milwaukee, Wis.
St. Anthony, Detroit, Mich.
St. Boniface, Milwaukee, Wis.
St. Mary, Menasha, Wis.
St. Mary, Burlington, Wis.
Columbus High School, Marshfield, Wis.
St. Mary, Elm Grove, Wis.
In this undated photo, Sister Miranda poses with her blood sister (who was born on Sister Miranda's second birthday), Sister Gerda, who joined the SSNDs two years after her older sister. Sister Gerda entered eternal life on February 23, 2008.
How to Reach Jubilarians
Cards and letters may be addressed to:
Sister's name c/o SSND Jubilarians, Provincial Offices, 13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291.
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