Category: News

Celebrating the Mermaid Book and the Year of the Mermaid

Jul 13, 2009 | News

Five years ago, Lisa Suhay told the story of Norfolk’s mermaid statues in her children’s book, “There Goes a Mermaid! A NorFolktale.” But the story didn’t end there, as Norfolk’s mermaid population has continued to grow right up...

Making Music for St. Mary’s Children

Jun 15, 2009 | News

When contemporary jazz musician Marcus Johnson was in Norfolk recently for a concert, he had problems with his keyboard. So he bought one to use just for the show while his regular keyboard was being fixed. During the performance, Johnson asked if anyone in the...

Sister Mary June Continues to Conquer the Airwaves

Jun 4, 2009 | News

This week, Sister Mary June Morin of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children makes an appearance on the city of Norfolk’s “Norfolk Perspectives” program on cable TV-48, Norfolk’s Neighborhood Network. Host Bob Batcher interviewed her about...

Saying Goodbye After 43 Years

Jun 2, 2009 | News

She was the guest of honor, yet Gladys Jones kept getting up from her seat, asking others if they needed anything. “Forty-three years of serving children, and at her own luncheon, she’s still serving others,” said William C. Giermak, CEO of St....

Ready, Set, Go …

May 18, 2009 | Events, News

As Team Hoyt VB’s members readied for a fun run at St. Mary’s Home on Saturday, they wondered if Mother Nature would smile on them. Despite earlier showers and clouds in the distance, 15 joggers/walkers and a dozen children in jogger strollers made half-mile...

One of the Happiest, Yet Saddest, Days of the Year

May 8, 2009 | Events, News

Smiling and wearing blue caps and gowns, 12 residents filed into St. Mary’s Atrium this morning to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Mikey even pumped his fist. Graduation Day is one of the happiest days of the year at the Home, a rite...