In honor of her vision and her compassionate work with the residents of Misericordia for the last 54 years, Sister Rosemary is being awarded the University of Notre Dame s 2023 Laetare Medal, considered the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics.
Julia “Jeanie” Schell, 81 of Pauma Valley passed away on March 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Jeanie was born on April 3, 1941 to Ralph and Julia Randall in Visalia, California. She lived in La Habra as a young child then Vista where she graduated from High School. She went to college at Cal
Mercy Sr. Rosemary Connelly, former executive director of Misericordia and lifelong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, will receive the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics.