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March 3, 2025

Headed to the Beach?

Sunscreen may seem like a simple beach-day essential, but the ingredients in some sunscreens have been linked to significant environmental damage. A few common chemicals used in sunscreens, particularly oxybenzone and octinoxate, are known to cause harm to coral reefs and marine life. These chemicals can wash off your skin and enter the water, where they contribute to coral bleaching, disrupt the development of marine organisms, and even poison sea creatures. In fact, it’s estimated that over 14,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the world’s oceans every year—enough to cause significant harm to delicate ecosystems.
February 19, 2025

Sister Ritamary Pyzick, OSF

Sister Ritamary Pyzick died at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on February 17, 2025.  The daughter of John and Mary Pyzick came to Sylvania, Ohio from St. Casimir Parish in Wells, Minnesota in 1958 to become a Sister of St. Francis.  She made her First Profession of Vows in 1961 and her Final Vows in 1966.  Her professional background includes a B.A. degree from Mary Manse College, Toledo, Ohio, and a M. A. degree from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota.