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FSPA receive special recognition

Celesta Day, FSPA

Iverson Freking Award
Sister Celesta Day was named a recipient of the Iverson Freking Ecumenical Award at the 20th annual award ceremony in January. The award, named for the late Carl Iverson and the late Bishop Frederick Freking, is given to those who reflect unselfish dedication to fostering and promoting ecumenical endeavors.

Sister Celesta was recognized for her various ministry and volunteer affiliations, which have ranged from leadership roles in health care to volunteering at the Salvation Army over the course of her life. Most recently she served as director of the office of mission effectiveness for the FSPA.

She described ecumenism as "making room for one another in our faith traditions." In her acceptance she described ecumenism as a process of praying, dialoging and sharing in charitable works together.

Judine Kranc, FSPA

St. Francis Staff Award
Sister Judine Kranc received the 2006 St. Francis Staff Award from Aquinas Schools in La Crosse for her long record of service and her impact on students. She taught shorthand and typing at Aquinas for 33 years.

In her acceptance remarks Sister Judine spoke at length about her memories of Aquinas, citing numerous changes that have occurred. Since she was also a graduate of the class of 1938, she was able to bring out many stories of her experiences at the school. She ended her remarks by reminding the audience that since "Aquinas was established to impart knowledge based on sound principles in a faith-filled environment," every student could acknowledge the school with great pride.

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