Baltimore: Sister Cathy's Legacy Reflections

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.5 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2019

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Today's solemn episode marks the passage of five decades since the world was robbed of a compassionate soul. Hosts Shane and Gemma invite listeners to join in a moment of reflection, honoring the life of Sister Cathy Cesnik, who left her Carriage House Apartment for the last time 50 years ago. This episode is not about the mystery of her death but a celebration of her life, which blossomed with aspirations and impacted many.

In this heartfelt tribute, we hear intimate anecdotes and remembrances from those who knew Cathy best, her friends and former students. Their stories weave a Sister Cathy's character, reflecting her kindness, her dedication to education, and her enduring influence. Each memory shared today is proof of the light she brought into the world, a light that continues to shine through the darkness of her untimely departure.

As Shane and Gemma facilitate this collection of narratives, they craft a mosaic of Sister Cathy's essence, each story adding color and dimension to her memory. The voices of those she inspired serve as powerful reminders of the difference one person can make in the lives of many. Amidst the shared laughter and tears, the spirit of Sister Cathy emerges, wise, witty, and wholly alive in the hearts of those she touched.

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the legacy Sister Cathy left behind and the lessons her life can teach us about courage, compassion, and the pursuit of justice. To share your own memories of Sister Cathy or to learn more about her life and the lives she influenced, please visit itsfoulplay.com. Join us in this moment of remembrance, as we honor a soul taken too soon but never forgotten. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	Welcome back to
0:03.0	Which supermarket is both which cheapest supermarket 2022 and good housekeeping reader's favorite supermarket
0:09.6	2023
0:11.0	spoiler alert it ain't asder
0:13.0	yes aldi's the answer
0:16.0	shop at aldi and see if you could save your family fortunes I'm Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, 50 years ago today at approximately 7 p.m. Eastern time sister Kathy would leave her
0:58.8	carriage house apartment for the very last time. The world has become aware of Kathy's tragic
1:04.8	faith that night. So today Jimma and I ask you to take a moment to remember Kathy.
1:10.3	Kathy was a real person with dreams and goals of her own.
1:15.0	On November 7, 1969, Kathy's life was taken, but her memory lived strongly in those whose lives she touched.
1:24.7	These are some of those memories. This is Sharon Hamill Bush. I just wanted to leave a memory of Kathy on the 50th anniversary of her appearance.
1:51.0	I knew Kathy from Archbishop Keoe High School where I was part of the
1:56.4	first graduating class and Kathy was my English teacher. She was the type of teacher that everybody loved. She was a gentle force. She demanded
2:07.6	that you give your best, but she was gentle and kind, and her poetic nature, her softness but strength at the same time was just
2:16.2	something that drew everybody in. She was very intelligent. She was an excellent
2:21.8	drama teacher. She was a
2:24.0	the director of the plays at Kio for the four years we were there.
2:27.0	She pulled out the best in everybody.
2:29.0	I knew her after she left the content in 1969 and with Mr Russell. Russell was my best friend and I knew
2:39.0	Kathy more through Russ as we went on after she left. I had more contact with Russ than Kathy, but Kathy were still a very soft
2:47.2	strength. She was gentle but very strong. When she disappeared, we couldn't believe it, and it's still 50 years later is the power and the strength of the feelings are still there as it that happened yesterday
3:00.0	It's something that we never can get over and now that everyone is working so hard to stop and get actual justice for what happened.
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