"I want to be remembered as an Alleluia from head to foot" - Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U. 1939-1980
Join us on our journey as we remember the life and martydom of Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U.
Mass of Remembrance of Sr. Dorothy Kazel and the women martyred in El Salvador, Dec. 2, 1980
Father Tom Fanta of St. Dominic led our Mass of Remembrance for Sr. Dorothy and the women martyred in El Salvador 40 years ago today at Beaumont
Archives of Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U.
A special thank you to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland who generously loaned these items to Beaumont School.
Dorothea Lu, age 1, Painted plaster sculpture Dorothy made as an elementary school student at St. George School, First Communion Portrait, Graduation Portrait, Dorothy's white wallet on which is embroidered a gold "D"
Large rosary Dorothy received when she was clothed in the Ursuline habit (August 12, 1961), First Profession of Vows (Aug. 13, 1963), Dorothy's pocket New Testament, Good News for Modern Man, F. Dorothy's diploma from Ursuline College (June1965), Dorothy as a postulant with her parents, Malvina and Joseph
Final Profession of Vows (Aug. 13, 1968), Dorothy's Night Prayer book, Handwritten journal containing retreat notes Dorothy took before her Clothing (August 12, 1961) and during her Canonical Year (1961-62), Final Profession of Vows (Aug. 13, 1968)
Handwritten journal from Dorothy's final semester at Beaumont (spring 1974), Dorothy's ladybug stapler from her teaching days at Sacred Heart Academy or Beaumont, "50s Day at Beaumont" (Dorothy in her homeroom, 1972)
Letter (copy) Dorothy wrote to Mother Annunciata, applying for the Cleveland Latin American Mission (CLAM) Team (Nov. 4, 1967)
Framed photo of Dorothy with Fr. John Garrity and Salvadorans (taken by Fr. Joseph Kraker) (1976)
Painted bowl made from a seed pod, J. Dorothy's Mision de la Iglesia en Medio de la Crisis def Pais : Cuarto Carta Pastoral de Monseflor Oscar A. Romero, Arzobispo de San Salvador, Letter (copy) Dorothy wrote to the Cleveland Diocese as a CLAM Team member, Nov. 1980
Multi-color wrap belt from Guatemala, Small La Palma (art) cross, Dorothy and Fr. Paul Schindler with a group of Salvadorans (Fall 1980), Last photo taken of Dorothy before her death (Nov. 21, 1980), Volcanic stone used to roll tortillas
Letter (copy) Dorothy wrote to Sr. Martha Owen, asking her to explain to family and friends if something happened to her (Oct. 3, 1979). This is known to be one of the last letters she wrote.
Dorothy's Salvadoran blouse (framed), Large wooden cross, made by Campesinos, marking the churchwomen's grave in El Salvador.
I AM URSULINE!
Beaumont Drama Club Presents Biodramas of Sister Dorothy's Writing
Beaumont Drama Club Presents: A Way To Serve: Dorothy Kazel - a Biodrama
Elise Evans ’21, Bella Marcelletti ’21, Audrey Zorman ’21, Rachel Paulet ’24, Mady Treharne ’22 read journals and letters from Sr. Dorothy Kazel.
Drama Club recites one of Sr. Dorothy Kazel's last letters to her beloved friend Sr. Martha Owen
A Way to Serve: Dorothy Kazel -A Biodrama Cast & Crew includes: Bella '21, Audrey '21, Emily '21, Elise '21, Grace '23, Maddie '22 & Rachel '24
Walk With Us Sister Dorothy: Footsteps Art Project
Footprints Art Project
Directed by Fine Arts Instructor, Ms. Kristen LoPresti. Beaumont Studio Art IV students honor Sister Dorothy Kazel's quotes and prayers.
Beaumont Community Memories of Sister Dorothy
Please share your stories and memories of Sr. Dorothy Kazel here.
