Howard Lipin / Union-Tribune
It's one of the last days on the playground for Sister Ursula Doherty, who retires this week as principal of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. After 33 years, “what gives me great joy is to see the children of the parents I taught,” Sister Ursula says. Howard Lipin / Union-Tribune photos
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A guiding light
Beloved nun’s 33 years of teaching have touched hearts and
By Sandi Dolbee
RELIGION & ETHICS EDITOR
Her voice is laced with traces of the old country, of the Ireland she grew up in and took her vows in before answering the plea of a San Diego priest who came looking for nuns to teach at his parish school.
OZZIE ROBERTS MAKING IT
Family carries on tradition of spreading unChristmas cheer
Merry Christmas ... Happy New Year ... 'Tis the season to be jolly What? It's the beginning of June. The winter holidays are six months away. But to Keith and Betty Whitcomb: So what? Spreading love and joyful feelings doesn't involve a calendar.
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