Consecrated women gather for annual meeting of the Saskatoon Diocesan Sisters Association

Saskatoon Diocesan Sisters Association executive members have included (l-r) Sr. Lucie Hamel, PM, treasurer; Sr. Judy Schachtel, SMS, past coordinator; and Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU, communications. Sr. Marta Piano, VDMF, was elected as the new coordinator of the association at the group's annual meeting Sept. 13 in Saskatoon. (Submitted photo)

Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski September 18, 2026

By Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU

The Saskatoon Diocesan Sisters Association held their annual meeting Sept. 13 at St. Philip Neri Church in Saskatoon with 31 Sisters from different orders and congregations in attendance.

Following a brief memorial service for seven Sisters who have died this past year, representatives of the various communities reported on news from their respective congregations.

The Saskatoon Diocesan Sisters Association met Sept. 13 at St. Philip Neri Cathlic Church in Saskatoon. (Submitted photo)

As a “getting to know you” activity, each table group was invited to share blessings of the past year and hopes for the coming year.

Sr. Marta Piano, FMVD was elected to succeed  Sr.Judy Schachtel, SMS, as coordinator of the association.  Sr. Lucie Hamel, PM remains as treasurer and Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU remains in communications.

Sr. Marta Piano, VDMF, is the new coordinator of the Sisters’ association in the diocese of Saskatoon. (Submitted photo)

High-spirited socializing took place over a light lunch.

There are presently 78 Sisters of the Roman-rite in the diocese and 13 Sisters of the Ukrainian-rite. All live in Saskatoon.

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