Bonacic Recognizes Academic Achievement by PJ Students
The Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and an honored student from Port Jervis High School were honored at Sen. John Bonacic’s “Excellence in Education” event in Albany. The occasion recognizes students who excelled in school and made positive contributions to their community. “These students are some of the best and brightest New York State has to offer,” Bonacic said. “Each of these students excel because of their hard work and dedication to their studies, their peers and their community. They’re the future of our state and country.”
Nun Celebrates 98th Birthday
Sister Victoria of the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate in Monroe celebrated her 98th birthday and was feted with a party by her caregivers of the last two years. “When we heard that Sister Victoria was celebrating such a milestone, we decided to bring the party to the convent,” said Brenda Schwartz, director of public relations at Community Home Health Care. Schwartz said Sister Victoria is the oldest member of the convent. Born Louise Agnes Capaldo in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sister Victoria was orphaned at eight months. After living with a family for a year and a half, she lived with the Sisters at the Holy Rosary Villa in Union City, New Jersey. She entered the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate when she was 15. In 2005, after she served as teacher and principal at St. Patrick’s Academy, Sister Victoria moved to the Sisters of Catholic Apostolate convent doing maintenance jobs.
