In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister-in-law Cecilia Loudon of Holyoke and a niece and nephews and their families. Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Marian Niemann, who passed away on January 1, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. All services for Sr. Maria Bernadette will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on February 9, 2017. Sister Margaret James McGrath, (Marguerite), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in her 68th year, died in Holyoke, Mass. 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. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. degree in education from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland. and earned a B.A. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by many friends. She earned an A.B. Check out an array of spirituality resources. We have been in Toronto since 1851. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. She also served as librarian at St. Mary, Longmeadow and in Developmental Reading at Holy Cross, Springfield and on the staff of the Bureau for Exceptional Children, Pittsfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. For many years, Sr. Geraldine volunteered at Camp Pablo in Haverhill, nurturing children with muscular dystrophy with her good cooking and happy spirit. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, Mass. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Helene Gajda of North Adams, her brother John Gould of Williamstown, Mass. Sister Helene Michael entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of St. Joseph Administrative Offices, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. Ed. Teaching assignments for Sister Marie included Sacred Heart, Pittsfield; St. Lucys, Middletown, R.I.; Prout Memorial High School, Wakefield, R.I.; and Our Lady of Hope, Springfield. Who We Are. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. 01104. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA, 16506-1249. She worked at the Christian Education Center in Springfield and as curriculum coordinator for the Diocese of Springfield. Sr. Veronica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from Holy Rosary Parish, Holyoke. at St. Rose College, Albany, NY. The Sisters of Saint Joseph Chestnut Hill Philadelphias mission is "to live and work so that all people may be united with God and with one another.". A private funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 18. in education and reading from Boston College. Sister served as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Springfield from 1984 to 2005. Sister Gertrude entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, having graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939 and Berkshire Business School in 1941. and Louise Gragnani of Naples, Fla. as well as by several nieces and nephews. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. She also served at Montessori School of the Angels in Westport, MA. Services for Sr. Roberta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She also was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. 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. From the beginning Mary and Julian encouraged us to share the lives and the concerns of people with whom we minister. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. She earned an A.B. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. Entered into eternal life on March 17, 2022, at the age of 82 years, celebrating 61 years of religious life; 14 in the Felician Sisters and 47 in the Congregation of St. Joseph. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. 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. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. Entered into eternal life on May 17, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 69 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. Among the many honors which Sister Mary received were: the Pynchon Award, presented by the Advertising Club of Springfield; the National Human Relations Award by the Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; the Via Veritatis Medal, presented by Elms College; and Chevalier dans lOrdre des Palmes Academiques from the Government of France. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield and earned B.A. in 2002. She graduated from Cathedral High School and earned a Bachelors degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Born Mary Elizabeth to Jay and Ellen Lane, Mary Kenneth told countless stories. degree and a M.Ed. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia from 1849 to March 14, 1980. . She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Resend Activation Email. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Brigid parish in Meadville on August 31, 1947, and professed her final vows on August 15, 1953. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. The Community of St. Joseph is made up of people joined together in the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, that all may be one. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her cousins, Peggy Ann Bourassa of Woonsocket, RI and Cathy Chenot of Burrillville, RI and by her close friend, Susan McNamee of Tolland, CT. She will be waked from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm with a prayer service at 12:45pm. We commend Sister Ann Therese to your prayers. She was predeceased by her sister Rita Jette. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. She was a member of the switchboard staff until 2014, continuing as a volunteer for pastoral services until the day of her death. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. Sister Andrea ministered in the Fall River Diocese as a teacher at St. Jean Baptiste School and at St. Joseph Prep and as Secretary-Treasurer of St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River and in St. Joseph School, New Bedford. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. The names of hundreds of deceased Sisters of St. Joseph are listed on plaques at Mont Marie in Holyoke, the order's motherhouse. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. click here or at right to view or download. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Sister St. Louis entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. Upon learning of her passing, several folks reached out and credited her for teaching them the value and power of volunteerism.". Sister Elizabeth taught at Mt. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Emmaus Room This large room was a gym, first for boys from St. Aloysius Academy, housed at Mount St. Joseph (1890-1906), then for the girls of Mt. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Springfield at Annunciation School, Northampton, St. Mary School, Pittsfield and for most of her teaching career in Holyoke, at Sacred Heart School, St. Jerome School, Blessed Sacrament School as principal, and at Holyoke Catholic where she was Director of Performing Arts and coordinator of Community Service. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. Through our Mission Network, we work with and support a diverse array of ministries including three Catholic high schools; tutoring and literacy programs; spirituality centers; social service programs; spiritual . These qualities describe Sister Mary Malone, who is remembered by all as a gentle and kind person. She was predeceased by her siblings John J. Lavelle, Charles E. Lavelle, and Teresa Pollard. Sister retired in 1996. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. She earned both an A.B. A system error has occurred. Brother and Sister Jubilarians 2017. Sister Alice Roberta Benzing, 101, ended her journey as a Sister of St. Joseph on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham, New York. All Rights Reserved. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter! She earned a B.A. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page and the SSJ Erie YouTube channel. Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. She was graduated from Mt.St. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. and a masters degree in social work from Fordham University, Bronx, NY. Published by The Plain . PHILADELPHIA, PA Sister Frances Antoinette Engler died in a tragic traffic accident on Thursday, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia announced "with great sadness.". Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa),73, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Providence, RI on February 26, 2020. In 1997, records of the Sisters of St Joseph were transferred to MacKillop Family Services. Sister Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1965 from Holy Name Parish, Springfield. All services for Sr. Ruth Virginia will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, August 16, 2019. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. She served as a teacher at schools in the Diocese of Springfield including Our Lady of Hope, Holy Family and Holy Name in Springfield, and taught for19 years at Cathedral High School. on October 13, 2015. She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. All services for Sr. Annette Marie will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, March 2, 2018. In her latter years she served as Coordinator of Retirement at Mont Marie and as Community Archivist. degree there in 1957. Or make your donation by check: degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee; a M.S. April 13, 1935 December 11, 2021 degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. She sang in church choirs in both Rutland and Bennington. She served as Coordinator of Mt. She was predeceased by her parents Hank and Connie Martin and her great niece Marian Begley. April 15, 1933 January 20, 2022 She served her many students with great attention over the years. from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Before her death in 1916 . SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. She believed, for women, the path to equality stretched far ahead, and the journey had only begun. in 1941. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth. She was given the CYO person of the year award by the Diocese of Providence, R.I. for her work in youth ministry. Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Born in St. Albans, VT she was the daughter of William and Frances (Frost) Blackburn. and a M.A. Share this story. degree from Providence College, Providence, R.I. They strive to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, to live simply and act for justice. In addition to her parents, Sister was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard, Joseph, and Pfc. Services for Sr. Loretta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Sr. Betty was Dean of Students and later Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elms College, Chicopee. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Beginning in 1961 Sister spent 29 years as a nurse at the Mont Marie Infirmary in Holyoke. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. and M.A. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Hers was a spirituality of waiting: accompanying the sisters in their last moments of life to their eternal life. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. 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. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} January 27, 2023. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. Entered into eternal life on December 12, 2022, at the age of 76 years, celebrating 57 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. This browser does not support getting your location. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Providence College. Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. This account has been disabled. She graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester, earned an A.B. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace are a Roman Catholic religious order of women which was founded in January 1884 in the Diocese of Nottingham, England by Margaret Anna Cusack.. History. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John. From 1971 to 1981 Sister served in missions in Kenya, East Africa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, two brothers and three sisters. She earned a B.A. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. Sister Joseph Anne's teaching assignments were at St. Mary High School, Milford, MA, where she taught modern languages, and the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA, where she was a member of the Modern Language Department. Sister Marion ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Joseph School, North Adams; as teacher and principal at St. Mary School, Northampton and as principal at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke; she was a teacher in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph (Hazard Memorial) School, Newport and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Stephen High School, Worcester and St. Mary, Southbridge. Among Sisters teaching assignments were Christ the King School in Rutland; St. Michaels School, Brattleboro; St. Marys School in Fair Haven; St. Anthonys School in White River Junction and St. Stanislaus School in West Rutland. She was graduated from Greenfield High School. We remember . Sr. Eileen Marie Flanagan, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister retired to Mt. Over the years the many grants which she received, totaling over $750,000, made it possible for students to collaborate with her on research which they conducted during the summer and the academic year. Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky died on January 21, 2023 in Los Angeles. In 2006, she received the Erie Deanerys Teacher Hallmark Award, and in 2007, she was honored for 60 years of service in Catholic Education and was named the Serra Clubs Outstanding Woman Religious. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. For several years she was the director of Summer Vacation School at Goose Bay Air Force Base, Labrador, Canada. in 1958. She served as teacher, Director and Principal of the Montessori School in Fall River. In 2006, she also received a Papal Cross for exemplary work for the Church and the Pope. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, who passed away on February 1, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Sister Patricia Corkery filled our world with love. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1935 from Our Lady of the Mercy Parish, Worcester. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. She later worked in the Spanish Apostolate in Holyoke and Springfield. Sister also earned certification in Clinical Pastoral Education and as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. 01104. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. Special characters are not allowed. She also served as Pastoral Minister at St. Charles Parish. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. Nations are called . degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister William Agnes entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. By your donation in any amount, you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned an A.B. Sister received her elementary and secondary education at Sacred Heart Academy, Worcester. Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. A native of Worcester, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Shea) Hine. at Rivier College, Nashua, NH and an M.A. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. Albany; Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland.

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