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The Staff.
We present to you some of the people whose job it is to make your stay comfortable, quiet and prayerful. In doing
what we do here, we, as a staff, try to be guided by the Benedictine core values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Justice and
Respect. We are ever-mindful of the mandate of St. Benedict's Rule 53: Welcome the stranger in whom you will see
the face of Christ.
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Ben Pfaller, formerly our chief “minister
of maintenance,” a former Chicago police officer, is now taking orders from his son Patrick Pfaller, our new "chief."
Both of these men, together with George Schopper, apply tender loving care to keep this large building running.
Truly, we could not keep the doors open without Patrick's, Ben’s and George's gifts of craftsmanship. They
exemplify the Benedictine value of stewardship.
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| Ben |
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| Patrick Pfaller, our new maintenance chief--on the right of course--and George Schopper, on the left |
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Eva Schopper, office manager and general "take-charge" person,
is the one whose voice you will likely hear when you call. Eva has been with Stritch for many years in a variety of
capacities and knows the operation from top to bottom. Presently, she is the manager of all administrative functions
at the House. Eva is a graduate of advanced studies in education in her former home in Hungary.
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| Eva Schopper |
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Our housekeeping staff is led by Gladys Naval. She, together
with Erika, makes sure the place is clean, healthy, safe and welcoming. Our sheets smell fresh—just how
Mom used to do it. Gladys and Erika are often complimented on how clean everything is. They make the place shine--literally--and
we could not run this place without them.
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| Erika (l.) and Gladys |
Morrison Senior Food
Service is the company which is contracted to serve the nutritious and attractively presented ample portions of food.
It is the case that one of the things that we do best here, many say, is the food. We try to tailor
our offerings to the group which is staying at the Retreat House. Ask if we can accommodate any special
needs. Kris Salvador is the manager of the fine, courteous staff, which frequently is commented
on for its solicitude for our guests. Mark Kroplewski, our executive chef, has recently joined us and it is a pleasure
to behold Kris and Mark collaborate together with the able support of the rest of the Morrison staff, some of whom
are pictured below. We are the retreat house with the gourmet dining and the polished, professional staff.
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| Our shiniest new team member--Executive Chef Mark Kroplewski |
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| Heeeere's Judy! |
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| And Bill provides our famous "service with a smile." |
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