Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. degree in pastoral ministry from Emmanuel College, Boston. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Invite you to the Spring Liturgy and Luncheon Sunday, April. Entered into eternal life on October 19, 2022, at the age of 78 years, celebrating 45 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. They ran a number of children's homes in New South Wales as well as Catholic schools, throughout New South Wales. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. 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. 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. A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. In the late sixties, early seventies, Rita, like some other sisters at that time, began to work in the courts, advocating for and supporting adolescents who were having difficulty navigating home and school. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. From the Founding Community of Wichita. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. 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. Nine deaths were linked . Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org I can hear her uttering her favorite words: If the only prayer you ever say is thank you that is enough. and earned a B.A. from Boston College. She served in Team Ministry at St. Michaels Parish in Providence beginning in 1982 and has continued there for more than three decades. She will be waked from 9:30-11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30. In 2006, she also received a Papal Cross for exemplary work for the Church and the Pope. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. She was 97. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. After her retirement, Sister volunteered at Weston Rehab and received the Spirit in Mission award from the Weston Rehab Center and the St. Joseph Medal recognizing her outstanding commitment to Cathedral High School. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. What we are called to do and how God calls us. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Alternatively, you can search for a Sister who has died using the box below: Sort chronologically Sort by surname. 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. She also served as Pastoral Minister at St. Charles Parish. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Francis Dooley. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Springfield and earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Sr. Theresa entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge, Mass. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. The following Sisters of St. Joseph will be remembered in a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Church, 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland. She was a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. Sr. Eileen Therese Fitchner, Motherhouse. That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone. She was also a member of the support staff at Mont Marie. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. and M.A. 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. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. 280 were here. Sister Mary Anne taught in the Diocese of Springfield in Holy Family School, Our Lady of Hope School, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; Holy Rosary School and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Holyoke; St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mary School, Westfield, and Annunciation School, Northampton. 222 N. 17th Street Sister served in Diocesan Ministry at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield and for many years served on the diocesan staff at the Bishops Residence. One of those approved appearances of St. Joseph occurred in Cotignac, France, on June 7, 1660. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield merged in 1974. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Ed. Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michael's Cathedral Parish, Springfield. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet- Los Angeles Province. Entered into eternal life on February 3, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 74 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She taught at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1959 to 1993, becoming in 2000 one of the first honorees to receive the St. Joseph Medal for her commitment to Cathedral. 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. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. Sister served as Dean of Students ('63-'75), Director of Financial Aid ('75-78) and Registrar ('78-'93) at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. 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. Sister Joseph Anne entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1936 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. In 1980 she became a Nurses Aide and worked in Liberty Nursing Home and Providence Home in Southbridge. from Boston College. Sister Maria Louise entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. and a M.A. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Cecilia Parish, Pawtucket. Being petite, it was a challenging walk during winter, and she had to lean hard into the winds whipping off Lake Erie. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield when the Congregations merged in 2001. As a teacher in elementary education at St Benedicts in Somerville, St. Josephs, Lynn, St. Johns, Quincy, St. Catherines, Norwood, St. Theresas, West Roxbury and Sacred Heart, Weymouth, Mary Claire was a witness to Gods love to the students, parents, and teachers with whom she ministered. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sr. Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by several cousins, friends and several generations of grateful students. We remember . In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on the same day at 1:30. . degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She received her early education at Sacred Heart School, Worcester and was graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1934. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a A.B. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several cousins and their families. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was graduated from St. Jerome High School, Holyoke and earned a B.A. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA, 16506-1249. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister Cecilia taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral Grammar, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and St. Matthew, all in Springfield, and St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Sister Anne, formerly Sister Joseph Marian, was born April 25, 1936, in the Bronx. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield. Entered into eternal life on February 4, 2023, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff of the Child Care Center and the Office of Peace and Justice. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her siblings Mary Ann Boon of Gloucester Pt., VA; Noreen Gallagher Smith of Austin, TX; James F. Leary of Washington, DC; Denise Jones of Milwaukee, WI; Martin F. Leary of Vine Grove, KY; Frances Kollenz of Mulhauser, Germany; Therese Thornock of Phoenix, AZ; and Clare Decosmo of Ft. Myers, FL. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. in 1951 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. Her teaching positions included Holy Trinity School, Greenfield and St. Peter's School, Worcester. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. 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. Resend Activation Email. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee; a M.S. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. St. Joseph is the patron of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. dies at age 90, NEXT: Father Dennis Boyle, former Navy chaplain and pastor, dies at 75, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. View All Events. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and pursued graduate studies at Wellesley College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Rhode Island. Sr. Stephanie Flynn, Canonical Treasurer and Councilor for Congregation and Executive Director of St. Joseph Neighborhood Center. Sister also earned certification in Clinical Pastoral Education and as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Send me. Sister Vida, whose name means Life had given her life to the One who knew her and called her by name. The post had garnered more than 500 comments on Friday from people sharing how the Sister had influenced their lives. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph,John, Edward, Shirley and Anne. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. The wake will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Convent Ave., Rutland. Other Ministries Convent of Sisters-Saint Joseph Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. She received an A.B. She was predeceased by her brother Eugene Hurley of Spencer, MA. click here or at right to view or download. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1950 from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Millbury. 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. Entered into eternal life on June 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 80 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. The Sisters of Saint Joseph is a group of Roman Catholic Women religious, operating 8 ministries in the greater Rochester area. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. and an M.A. Sister Catherine Hayes (Catherine Edmund), Sister Lucille Bertrand (Marie du Bon Pasteur), Sister Anna Marie Kane (Sr. Christina James), Sister Teresa Moran (Sister Francis Anna), Sister Eileen Joseph Christopher (Beverly), Sister Mary Rose Lyons (Sr. Raymond Maria), Sister Janice Molloy (Sr. Elizabeth James), Sister Eleanor Dooley (Sr. Maria Assumpta), Sister Theresa Murtha, (Sr. Mary Catherine), Sister Mary Ellen Murphy (Sr. Stephen Maria), Sister Eileen ONeill, (Sr. Maria Martin), Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa), Sister Ruth Virginia Quinn, (Margaret Mary), Sister Mary Frances Honnen (Sr. James Francis), Sister James Bernard Laughnane (Genevieve), Sister Patricia Francis Sharron (Lillian), Sister Margaret Henry Blicharz (Veronica Rose), Sister Mary Frances Lavelle (Sr. Agnes Philippa), Sister Elizabeth Molloy, (James Gertrude), Please note: Because of the poor weather predictions for, Sister Elizabeth M. Sullivan (Mary Timothy), Sister Cecilia James Mahoney (Catherine D.), Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph). She will be waked from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She transferred into the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1974. May they rest in peace. She retired in West Springfield in 1996. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. New South Wales The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are a religious order of women, originally founded in South Australia in 1866, by Sister Mary MacKillop. Entered into eternal life on January 3, 2023, at the age of 83 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. For past death information, . Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. Many of these students went on to follow careers in research and teaching themselves. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. 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. The wake will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. She also pursued graduate studies in Latin at Georgetown University and Boston College. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. Obituaries Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. Sr. Eileen Marie Flanagan, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are a congregation of Catholic sisters. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Joseph Parish, Auburn in 1941. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. Sister Annette worked at Mont Marie as part of the support staff for the Conference Center and for Weston Rehab Associates. and by several nieces and nephews. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two congregations merged. She served as a nurse at Providence Hospital, Holyoke; Municipal Hospital, Springfield; Springfield Visiting Nurses Association, Jewish Nursing Home, and Child Care in Home and Interim Care, Springfield. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. From 1951 to 1980 she taught at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. She served as secretary at the Diocesan Religious Education Office, Springfield. degree from Trinity College, Burlington, Vermont and an M.S. St. Joseph, Rutland; Brandon Training School and College of St. Joseph the Provider, where she served on the library staff. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. Areas of Presence: Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Chicago and La Grange Park, Illinois; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Crookston and the Twin Cities, Minnesota; Tipton, Indiana; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; and Kyoto and Matsusaka, Japan. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Patricia is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Hank and Connie Martin and her great niece Marian Begley. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sister Janice Molloy, SSJ of West Springfield and Kathleen Molloy of Holyoke, as well as by several nieces and nephews. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } To use this feature, use a newer browser. Yarmouth, Theresa Rivest of Ludlow, Mary Lou Krause of So. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. The members of the congregation minister in a way that: Heals and reconciles. For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. She later served as Administrative Assistant for the Council of Churches, Springfield. Full obituaries for each Sister may be found at www.mcgorray-hanna.com. Brief bios, photos and more are included in this special supplement of The Tablet. Sister Mary Dorothy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, Mass. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. . 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. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke, MA in 2003. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1969 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. Weve updated the security on the site. She taught at numerous schools in Erie, including St. Peter Cathedral, Holy Rosary, St. Andrew, and Villa Maria Elementary schools; Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Prep High schools; and St. Mark Seminary. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke. St. Mary's Hospital (now St. Mary's Healthcare) located in Amsterdam, New York, was opened in 1903, and Sisters of St. Joseph served in the development and management of the new hospital. She graduated from Mt. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, Mass.
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