๐ฏ๏ธ In Loving Memory of Sister Irenea Hankewych, OSBM
May 20, 1939 โ July 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Sister Irenea Hankewych, OSBM, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 87 years old.
Sister Irenea faithfully served St. Nicholas Cathedral School from 1996 to 2019, including nearly a decade as Principal from 1997 to 2005. She did not simply lead our schoolโshe helped build a community rooted in faith, service, and love.
Through her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to God, Sister Irenea touched the lives of countless students, families, teachers, and friends. The seeds of faith, kindness, and excellence that she planted at St. Nicholas Cathedral School continue to bear fruit each day.
Our prayers are with her family during this difficult time. May God grant them strength, comfort, and peace, and may they find consolation in knowing the extraordinary impact she made on so many lives. Her legacy of faith, love, and service will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
In honor of Sister Ireneaโs life and her many years of service to our school community, SNCS will dedicate the first Divine Liturgy of the 2026โ2027 school year, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to her memory.
๐ ะััะฝะฐั ะฟะฐะผโััั! Eternal Memory!
May 20, 1939 โ July 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Sister Irenea Hankewych, OSBM, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 87 years old.
Sister Irenea faithfully served St. Nicholas Cathedral School from 1996 to 2019, including nearly a decade as Principal from 1997 to 2005. She did not simply lead our schoolโshe helped build a community rooted in faith, service, and love.
Through her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to God, Sister Irenea touched the lives of countless students, families, teachers, and friends. The seeds of faith, kindness, and excellence that she planted at St. Nicholas Cathedral School continue to bear fruit each day.
Our prayers are with her family during this difficult time. May God grant them strength, comfort, and peace, and may they find consolation in knowing the extraordinary impact she made on so many lives. Her legacy of faith, love, and service will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
In honor of Sister Ireneaโs life and her many years of service to our school community, SNCS will dedicate the first Divine Liturgy of the 2026โ2027 school year, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to her memory.
๐ ะััะฝะฐั ะฟะฐะผโััั! Eternal Memory!
๐ค ๐ฒ Brush Creek Saddle Camp 2026 was a trip to remember!๐ดโญ
Our students embraced every moment of this incredible adventure, challenging themselves physically, emotionally, and academically along the way. ๐ช๐โค๏ธ
While many were a little nervous about traveling without their families (and yes... without their phones! ๐ต๐), they quickly discovered the joy of making new friends, building lasting relationships, and stepping outside their comfort zones.
We were honored to spend the first half of the trip with Dr. Bob Gallagher @Gallagher, who inspired our students through hands-on lessons in physics, astronomy, and the wonders of nature. ๐ญ๐๐
During the second half of camp, our students continued to grow as they conquered the high ropes course and experienced the excitement of horseback riding, developing confidence, resilience, and perseverance with every challenge. ๐ง๐โจ
Although everyone was excited to reunite with their families, many students admitted they wished they could have stayed even longer! โค๏ธ We hope to see many of them return in the future as Junior Counselors during their high school years.
We are so proud of our students for their courage, curiosity, and willingness to grow. What an unforgettable week! Thank you Big Shoulders Fund and Dr. Bob and the White Family for making this opportunity possible! We appreciate YOU! ๐๐
๐๐ดโฐ๏ธ #BrushCreekSaddleCamp #SNCS #StNicholasCathedralSchool #AdventureAwaits #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BuildingConfidence #Resilience #FutureLeaders #MakingMemories #OutdoorEducation #FriendshipsThatLast #ChallengeAccepted #GrowingTogether #FaithLeadsFuturesFollow ๐๐
Our students embraced every moment of this incredible adventure, challenging themselves physically, emotionally, and academically along the way. ๐ช๐โค๏ธ
While many were a little nervous about traveling without their families (and yes... without their phones! ๐ต๐), they quickly discovered the joy of making new friends, building lasting relationships, and stepping outside their comfort zones.
We were honored to spend the first half of the trip with Dr. Bob Gallagher @Gallagher, who inspired our students through hands-on lessons in physics, astronomy, and the wonders of nature. ๐ญ๐๐
During the second half of camp, our students continued to grow as they conquered the high ropes course and experienced the excitement of horseback riding, developing confidence, resilience, and perseverance with every challenge. ๐ง๐โจ
Although everyone was excited to reunite with their families, many students admitted they wished they could have stayed even longer! โค๏ธ We hope to see many of them return in the future as Junior Counselors during their high school years.
We are so proud of our students for their courage, curiosity, and willingness to grow. What an unforgettable week! Thank you Big Shoulders Fund and Dr. Bob and the White Family for making this opportunity possible! We appreciate YOU! ๐๐
๐๐ดโฐ๏ธ #BrushCreekSaddleCamp #SNCS #StNicholasCathedralSchool #AdventureAwaits #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BuildingConfidence #Resilience #FutureLeaders #MakingMemories #OutdoorEducation #FriendshipsThatLast #ChallengeAccepted #GrowingTogether #FaithLeadsFuturesFollow ๐๐
