She also served as pastoral minister in St. Teresa and in St. Thomas Parishes in Providence, RI and St. Mary Parish, Cashton, WI. Alternatively, you can search for a Sister who has died using the box below: Sort chronologically Sort by surname. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? Grant them eternal rest, . A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. The house was later restored to its 1840s appearance, and has been turned into a house museum interpreting its usage . and a M.A. Joseph 2. . Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. 01104. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. Her teaching positions included Holy Trinity School, Greenfield and St. Peter's School, Worcester. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. and several nieces and nephews. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. Published by The Plain . We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, are a Roman Catholic congregation of women founded in France around 1650. Dyer, Michael Jaye 6/4/1951 - 12/5/2022 Age 71, passed away December 5th at his home in Naples, Fl. Sister Sheila was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. She earned a B.A. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. She became a resident of St. Joseph Retirement Residence at Mont Marie in 1992. 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. degree from Trinity College, Burlington, Vermont and an M.S. She taught in the business departments at Bennington Catholic High School, St. Joseph College and Southern Vermont College in Bennington. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky, where she made her final vows in 1957. Serves all persons without distinction. The order is facing a financial crisis as its membership diminishes . Among Sister Louises teaching assignments were the following schools: St. Stephen, Worcester, Sacred Heart, Holyoke, Holy Family, Springfield, Sacred Heart, Pawtucket, RI, St. Mary, Southbridge. December 9, 1927 March 21, 2022: After her studies in higher education, she began her long (40 plus years) ministry at Regis College in the History Department. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. 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. Sister served in the ministry of education in: St. Peter and Christ the King Schools in Rutland; St. Francis de Sales School in Bennington; St. Anthony School in White River Junction; St. Michael School in Brattleboro; St. Mary School in Fair Haven. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Sister St. Louis entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. She was graduated from St. Mary High School. Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. After her retirement in 2008 she continued to teach part-time through spring 2014. She earned both an A.B. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland and a M.A. Sister entered the Sisters of St Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish, Easthampton. St. Joseph, (flourished 1st century ce, Nazareth, Galilee, region of Palestine; principal feast day March 19, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker May 1), in the New Testament, Jesus' earthly father and the Virgin Mary's husband. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. We have set your language to We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister ministered in the Springfield Diocese as a teacher at Holy Trinity School, Greenfield; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and Holy Name School, Springfield; Sacred Heart School, and St. Jerome School, Holyoke and Annunciation School, Florence. From 1971 to 1981 Sister served in missions in Kenya, East Africa. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. She graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester, earned an A.B. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Anne McCowan, Bernice Finn, Barbara Martin, Joseph Nihill and John Nihill. Albany; and Masters degrees from Manhattanville College, New York and State College of Arkansas. October 6, 2018. Sister served as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Springfield from 1984 to 2005. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a A.B. 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 predeceased by her siblings Thomas, James and Margaret Cadigan. ", "We hold in prayer all who are impacted by this accident, including all Sisters of Saint Joseph, the sisters of her local community, Christ the King Convent in Philadelphia, the driver involved, the Archbishop Ryan High School community, and all those who knew and loved Sister Frances. From 1969-1988, Sister John Brigid was the Treasurer of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. Peter & Paul Parish, Norwich Conn., and was Headmistress and teacher at the Kowak Catholic Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, East Africa. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. Nations are called . Please try again later. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. April 15, 1933 January 20, 2022 She was pastoral assistant at St. Clement Church, Plaquemine, LA and later ministered in Senior Services at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine where she worked until a few months before her death. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. in Pastoral Studies and Theology from Loyola University, Chicago. Among her favorite poems were the works of Mary Oliver, whose books lined Barbaras shelves. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet reported a coronavirus outbreak in December at their convent near Albany. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. Work was also a value to Mary Teresa, as a teenager and as she lived into the winter of her life. For past death information, click here or at right to view or downloadWe Remember, We Celebrate, a monthly list of sisters who have passed away dating back to the 1800s. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. Sister was graduated from Mt. 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. 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. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. 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 Maria Edward taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield in Holy Family, Our Lady of Hope, and Cathedral High School, Springfield; Blessed Sacrament, Greenfield; St. Mary, Northampton; St. Agnes, Dalton; Catholic Central Elementary and St. Mark, Pittsfield; in the Diocese of Worcester in St. Louis, Webster; Sacred Heart, Gardner and St. Stephen, Worcester. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several cousins, grandnieces and their families. A light lunch will be served to all in attendance between the wake and the funeral. She gave it away, to God and others, unconditionally. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Mary Beatrice is survived by several generations of nieces, nephews and dear cousins. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rutland. Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen), 89, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 70 years, died at Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She was 97. The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. Michael was born on December 30, 1962 in Michigan City, IN to Darrell and Wanda (Wilkie) Gifford. Sister Maria Louise entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Sister Mary Dooley entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA from St. Philip Parish, Grafton, MA. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister Ruth is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. She earned an A.B. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries are (seated, from left) Sister Helen Dirig (60), Sister Stephen Hadrych (65), Sister Marie Stachowiak (60) and Sister Richard Outcault (65), and (standing, from left) Sister Ann Lyons (60), Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko (general minister), Sister Mary Beth Bejma (60). and earned a B.A. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. She taught in the Diocese of Worcester in the following schools: St. Louis, Webster, Sacred Heart, Gardner, St. Mary, Milford and St. Peter High School in Worcester. Obituaries Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister earned a B.A. From 1971-1979 she served on the Executive Board of the Sisters of St. Joseph. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.S. 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 Are. We commend Sister Catherine to your prayers. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. Born in Pawtuc . She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. in 2002. She was 98. SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . . 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. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, E. Anne Reilley of Westfield. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2003. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. Throughout the years she remained active in professional associations of teachers of French and of debate coaches. She also served on the staff of the Mission Office of the Sisters of Providence, Holyoke. St. Joseph, Rutland; Brandon Training School and College of St. Joseph the Provider, where she served on the library staff. A liturgy celebrating Sr. Shannon's life and ministry will be held on February 27, 2023, at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Provincial House, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, New York. 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. Entered into eternal life on December 24, 2022, at the age of 95 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. The wake will take place at Bethany Health Care Center, 93 Bethany Rd., Framingham, Mass. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. Deceased sisters of st joseph philadelphia. She was 102 years old. Since our first sisters gathered in 1650, our members have been called to do all things of which women are capable. The first sisters of our congregation arrived in St. Louis, Missouri in 1836, and we now have additional locations in St. Paul, Albany, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan and Peru. At her request there will be no wake, but family and friends are invited to gather at 10:30 a.m. in preparation for the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00. she was the daughter of James F. and Catherine (Germain) Leary. in special education from Fitchburg State College where she was the recipient of the Joseph P. Kennedy Scholarship. Sister Sheila entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from Christ the King Parish, Rutland in 1960 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters, Mary McCarthy of Portsmouth, RI, Barbara Murphy of Worcester, MA and Patricia Calhoun of Hollywood, FL and by several nieces and nephews. She served as director of parish religious education programs in St. Cecilia Parish, Wilbraham and in St. Patrick Parish and Nativity Parish, Chicopee. Entered into eternal life on September 23, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 78 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee and an M.A.T. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. We remember . Threaded through all of Barbaras ministries was the expression of her experience in writing. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. Sr. Eileen Marie Flanagan, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. In the Diocese of Providence she taught in SacredHeartSchool, Pawtucket and St.Francis School, Warwick. A native of Holyoke, Mass., she was the daughter of John J. and Mary E. (Kirkpatrick) Cadigan. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. An educator in the Springfield diocesan schools throughout her life, Sister Gill taught at Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke and Annunciation, Florence. 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. Sister Catherines early ministries included teaching at Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School, both in Springfield. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. Sister Dorothy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River from St. Elizabeth Parish, Fall River in 1945 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the congregations merged in 1974. degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. We commend Sister Rita Marie to your prayers. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke, Mass. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. In addition to her parents, Sister was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard, Joseph, and Pfc. 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 will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield merged in 1974.