This account has been disabled. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. Entered into eternal life on December 9, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. A native of Easthampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Bradley) McGrath. Sister taught at Our Lady of the Rosary School in Holyoke, Holy Family School in Springfield and St. Marys in Milford, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother, John Cadigan of Holyoke and by several nephews and nieces and their families. She earned a B.A. Upon her retirement from the Elms in 2001 the Sister Mary Lou Lacey Library Endowment for the Humanities and Education was given to Elms College in her name by her former student Kevin Barry, who began his study of Journalism on the Cathedral Chronicle under the guidance of Sr. Mary Lou. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. She served in Team Ministry at St. Michaels Parish in Providence beginning in 1982 and has continued there for more than three decades. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. The order is facing a financial crisis as its membership diminishes . Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Wichita Center of the Congregation of St. Joseph at 3700 E. Lincoln. We remember . Entered into eternal life on May 2, 2022, at the age of 85 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. . In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her sister-in-law Virginia Ginger Sullivan of Worcester and by many nephews and nieces and their families. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. The house was later restored to its 1840s appearance, and has been turned into a house museum interpreting its usage . from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. Being petite, it was a challenging walk during winter, and she had to lean hard into the winds whipping off Lake Erie. Sister taught at St. Thomas School, West Springfield and at Cathedral High School, Springfield for many years and was very active as a teacher in parish religious education. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Sister will be waked from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life. The post had garnered more than 500 comments on Friday from people sharing how the Sister had influenced their lives. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Previous to that, she ministered in the schools of the Diocese as a teacher at Holy Trinity, Greenfield and Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke; as both teacher and later principal at St. Joseph High School, North Adams; principal at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield, and as principal at Our Lady of Hope School, Springfield. Peter & Paul Parish, Norwich Conn., and was Headmistress and teacher at the Kowak Catholic Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, East Africa. She was awarded a fellowship by the French government for one year's study in Paris; she was also awarded a Fulbright travel grant by the United States government. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. Upon O'Reilly's death, the house was left to the Catholic Church, whom used it to accommodate the Sisters of St. Joseph, whom worked to better the lives of, and educate, the local African-American population of St. Augustine. degree in pastoral ministry from Emmanuel College, Boston. Catholic teaching about the dignity of life calls us to oppose torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty; to prevent genocide and attacks against noncombatants; to oppose racism; and to overcome poverty and suffering. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. We are a community of Catholic women religious founded in 1650 France & came to Rochester in. She was predeceased by her sisters Kathleen Relihan of Springfield and Eileen Tobin of Holyoke. She earned an A.B. An educator in the Springfield diocesan schools throughout her life, Sister Gill taught at Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke and Annunciation, Florence. The names of hundreds of deceased Sisters of St. Joseph are listed on plaques at Mont Marie in Holyoke, the order's motherhouse. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Sister Doris served for 45 years as a teacher in the Mathematics Department of Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA. She was predeceased by her four brothers, Richard Shelvey, Patrick Edward, John Thomas and William Martin Conway; and three sisters, Catherine Teresa Sebasky, and Sisters Mary Patrick, RSM and Mary Joachim, RSM. Sister Maria Edward entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Charles Parish, Pittsfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke. She served as Principal in Blessed Sacrament School, Greenfield. (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Congregational Chapter's Calls to Action 2013 page 8) . Sister taught at St. Mary School and St. Charles School in Pittsfield; St. Agnes School in Dalton and in Holyoke at Blessed Sacrament and Immaculate Conception Schools. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield and earned B.A. Sr. Joan of Arc Englert, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. She earned a B.A. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. in education and reading from Boston College. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. We all are joined by the common bond of the faith-filled and holy life and goodness of Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, a Sister of St. Joseph for 79 full and fruitful years. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge and earned an A.B. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. For further information, you may contact Sr. Lynne Anne at. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother John E. Leary. Sister Roberta earned a B.A. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. She graduated Read More, What we are called to do and how God calls us. Cusack was raised in the Anglican church, but converted to Catholicism in 1858. She was predeceased by her siblings William Herbert Graves, Maurice Bernard Graves, John Terrence Graves, Patricia Ann Thomas, and Janet Irene Graves. She will be waked on Friday, February 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 to 10:30. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister Margaret Konkol and several loving nieces and nephews. April 13, 1935 December 11, 2021 A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. of pancreatic cancer. English Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. View All Events. Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph), 92, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on November 14, 2015. Hadley, Marian Kirley of Maryland and several other nieces and nephews and their families. in 1947. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1969 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. and M.A. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sister Helene then resided at Fontbonne Convent in Milton Mass. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. Sister's ministry was in elementary and secondary education in New Jersey and Philadelphia. in administration from North Adams State College. Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She also pursued further studies in mathematics at Boston College, Fordham University, University of Massachusetts and Purdue University. Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ died peacefully on February 22, 2023 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. Michael was born on December 30, 1962 in Michigan City, IN to Darrell and Wanda (Wilkie) Gifford. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. Most recently, Sister Judith volunteered at Mary Mother of Hope Church. She served as teacher, Director and Principal of the Montessori School in Fall River. Entered into eternal life on October 5, 2022, at the age of 79 years, celebrating 52 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sr. Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenfield in 1963. Ed. She served in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Mary School, Southbridge, St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and at Sacred Heart, Gardner as Principal and as Pastoral Associate. She also pursued graduate studies in Latin at Georgetown University and Boston College. . A woman of courage! Entered into eternal life on September 1, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 67 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. Albany Province. May they be at home in Your Presence for time and eternity. She earned a B.A. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Paul, James, John, Donald and Robert and her sisters Mary Thompson, Joanne Dacey and Margaret Bolduc. degree there in 1957. Funeral services were celebrated and livestreamed Jan. 18 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. Sister Ann taught for a year at Bishop McVinney Catholic Elementary School, Providence, RI before working as director and counselor for Project Respond at CARE in Providence. and Sacred School, Pittsfield, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. CatholicPhilly.comworks to strengthen the connections between people, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live. She attended Mary Washington College, University of Virginia and graduated from The College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland. Sister Mary Dooley retired to Mont Marie St. Joseph residence in 2003 and entered Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2004. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Helen Vincent Ryan, CSJ, who passed away on January 30, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. . We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. She was graduated from Charlton High School. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. FRAMINGHAM - Marcella O'Brien, 91, of Mashpee, formerly of Framingham, passed away surrounded by her family on November 28, 2022. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nieces, Noreen Lagimonier of Holyoke, Kathleen Phillips of So. Throughout the years she remained active in professional associations of teachers of French and of debate coaches. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. Entered into eternal life on June 30, 2022, at the age of 97 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She was 97. Please remember our deceased sisters, and all who have been called home by God. Sister Mary taught at St. Joseph High School, North Adams from 1947-1965 and at the College of Our Lady of the Elms from 1968-1971. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. All services for Sr. Cecilia James will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, January 21, 2017. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and seven brothers. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Providence College. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. In 1974 Sister was employed in the Business Office at Mont Marie until June 1988 when she took the position as Bookkeeper at Holyoke Catholic High School where she remained until June 2007. Copyright 2023. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. Sister Dominica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont from St. Peters Parish, North Walpole, N.H. She was educated in the North Walpole schools. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and earned her B.S. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Joyce MacDonald of OFallon, Illinois. Born in Pawtuc . Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Eleanor Morrissey of Holyoke and her brother Robert Hurley of Deerfield Beach, FL and their families. Sister was an Administrator at St. Bridget School, Manchester, Conn. She subsequently served in the Catholic schools of the Bridgeport Diocese as religious educator and librarian. Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org Remembering Sister Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ, Remembering Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ, Remembering Sister Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ, Remembering Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ, Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ, Remembering Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky, CSJ, Remembering Sister Jean Marie Miller, CSJ, Remembering Sister Rose Adrian Peukert, CSJ, We, and those who share our charism and mission. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. Sister Helene taught for many years at schools in the Springfield Diocese beginning with St. Mary School, Westfield, Mass. Janet Fleischhacker CSJ. Our Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, was founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866 by an Australian woman Mary Helen MacKillop and an English priest Reverend Julian Edmund Tenison Woods. She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. For over 50 years her ministry was to provide service to her Sisters in community, first as cook and later as a certified nursing assistant. Her last teaching assignment was at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Rose Ann Howard, SCN, 85, was born in Waverly, Kentucky, on June 3, 1936. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. All services for Sr. Mary Cadigan will take place at Mont Marie on Wednesday, June 22.
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