In 1980 she became a Nurses Aide and worked in Liberty Nursing Home and Providence Home in Southbridge. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. She was 98. Sister Catherine Leary (Kathleen James), 71, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died at Mercy Hospital, Springfield on May 10, 2015. Entered into eternal life on September 12, 2022, at the age of 90 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Sister Marie Gill Reilley (James Daniel), 78, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield died on June 13, 2015 in the Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Holyoke. As a Sister of Saint Joseph, Sister Frances Antoinette devoted her life in whole-hearted, compassionate love and service to others. Sister Roberta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket, RI in 1945. We commend Sister Rosalie to your prayers. We commend Sister Catherine to your prayers. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. January 7, 1933 December 5, 2021 Sister Annette taught at St. Jean Baptiste, St. Roch, and Blessed Sacrament Schools in Fall River; St. Louis de France, Swansea; St. Josephs, New Bedford; St. Thereses, New Bedford; and also at St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River. She also served in the Diocesan Schools Office of Communication. She was 97. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge. She graduated from Cathedral High School and earned a Bachelors degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. We celebrate the lives and mourn the passing of our sisters who have recently died. A breakout of COVID-19 has infected the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham, where at least 13 nuns have died since Nov. 25. . Explore the variety of ways to be a part of our community. She graduated from Barre High School and earned a B.A. Entered into eternal life on October 25, 2022, at the age of 100 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She also served as switchboard operator and receptionist at Mont Marie. Sr. Eileen Therese Fitchner, Motherhouse. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1969 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. She was predeceased by her Sisters Beatrice Marie Chretien, Louise Marie Vick, and by her brothers Frank Esdras Poitras, Louis Joseph Poitras, and Joseph Henri Poitras. She also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. on August 27, 2011. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Joseph Parish, Auburn in 1941. The Sisters of St. Joseph, also known as the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, abbreviated CSJ or SSJ, is a Roman Catholic religious congregation of women founded in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, in 1650.This congregation, named for Saint Joseph, has approximately 14,000 members worldwide: about 7,000 in the United States; 2,000 in France; and are active in 50 other countries. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester in 1944. 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. We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. #supportcatholicphilly a[href*="acceptiva"]:hover {background-color: #07269f;border-style: solid;border-width: 2px;border-top-color: #444;border-left-color: #444;border-right-color: #AAA;border-bottom-color: #CCC;position: relative;top: 3px;box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 2px rgba(22,22,22,0.4);color: #ccc;left: 1px;} 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. and Carol Farr Chalifoux of Indiana. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and earned her B.S. September 7, 1931 April 28, 2022, Mary valued her call to be in the service of God. All services for Sr. James Bernard will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. From the Founding Community of Medaille at Wichita. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. God of time and eternity, help us look to the past with gratitude and to the future with hope. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. 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. Sister also worked at Home Instead Senior Care in Springfield and was a Chaplain-on-Call for the Springfield Police Department. Sister Joyce was 86 years old and had spent 66 of those years as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. She was a member of the faculty and administration at the former St. Joseph College in Bennington, VT and served as President from 1966-70. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. She earned a B.A. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. Sister Geraldine was born in Oil City, PA, on July . All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. Sister graduated from Mt. One of those approved appearances of St. Joseph occurred in Cotignac, France, on June 7, 1660. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Milford. What we are called to do and how God calls us. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. Anna spoke out against injustice at the School of the Americas in Georgia, stood with the migrant workers in North Carolina and with the people of El Salvador. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister earned a B.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Today, we commit to respond boldly to injustice and dare to be prophetic. Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. This browser does not support getting your location. Sister Louise Thomas entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1947. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Ann is survived by her eight siblings: Eileen Swopes of Strafford, Missouri; James Keefe of Mattapoisett, Mass. Sister Maria Edward entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Charles Parish, Pittsfield. Weve updated the security on the site. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. and a M.A. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews, nieces and their families, including Kathleen Farr Gariepy of Florida, Maureen Farr Petruzella of Cheshire, Mass. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. lease pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Jean Jane Marie Miller, CSJ, who passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Sister retired to Mt. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Sister Edna lived her life with love, prayer, grace, compassion, dignity, gentle strength, and faithfulness to her calls as a nurse and a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy-three years. 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. 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. She was a faithful volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. You can always change this later in your Account settings. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Sister Geraldine was born in Oil City, PA, on July Read More, Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. She earned a B.A. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister ministered as teacher at Immaculate Conception School and St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mark School and St. Charles School, Pittsfield. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. See the map. The spreadsheet upload feature is disabled during this preview version of Find a Grave. She served the Congregation as Assistant Mistress of Novices from 1959-1968. and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. We have been in Toronto since 1851. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. and Masters degrees from Manhattanville College, New York and State College of Arkansas. A native of Easthampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Bradley) McGrath. She ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher in Springfield at Cathedral Grammar School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School; in Holyoke at Blessed Sacrament School, and Sacred Heart Elementary School and in Pittsfield at St. Mary of the Morning Star School. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. She later graduated from Villa Maria College, Erie, in 1947 with a bachelors degree in English and went on to earn a masters degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, in 1958. Sister Elizabeth held several positions of service in her Congregation: Director of Postulants, two terms as President, and Director of the co-member program. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. Search above to list available cemeteries. March 3 Reflection God who loves us knows us. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. (formerly Sister Mary Richard), age 95, died Jan. 11 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. She earned both an A.B. She was Principal of Sacred Heart School in Pittsfield. A wake . degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. From 1971 to 1981 Sister served in missions in Kenya, East Africa. Sister Mary taught at St. Pauls, Blackstone, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Holy Family Schools in Springfield and at St. Mary Grammar School, Westfield. In her retirement she resided at Mount St. Joseph, Rutland and then Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. "As a teacher of theology, she played an immeasurable role in her students faith formation. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. It is comprised of three international congregations . Make sure you know what's happening in your town. 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. 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. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters, including Sr. Ruth Dolores, SSJ. She was graduated from Greenfield High School. Sister Claudette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass., from St. Theresa Parish, New Bedford in . St. Joseph Academy. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. 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. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Betty entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Immaculate Conception Parish, Worcester in 1951. Sister Teresa Shaw SSJ facilitated the assembly along with co-facilitators for Chapter 2019, Sisters Esther Anderson and Lynn Lavin, Sisters of St. Francis, Philadelphia. Entered into eternal life on 10, 2022, at the age of 85 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. James T. Mulligan. All services for Sr. Doris will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She will be waked from 2:30 4:30 with a prayer service at 3:30. in 1947. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester. Birth year must come before death year. Donations in Sister Sallys name to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, would be appreciated. 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. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9:15 to 10:15 with a prayer service at 10:15. Mary educated and impacted the lives of thousands of students; she cared about and loved her students; she lived life well; she was selfless; she was dedicated to God and Gods children; she was a great math teacher and made math understandable to those who had a hard time with math. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister was graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. 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. She studied at I'Institut Catholique and the Sorbonne, Paris, France. Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ died on January 28, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. She served as secretary at the Diocesan Religious Education Office, Springfield. St. Joseph Novitiate High School in Rutland, Vermont. ", "She taught theology in the classroom and she truly lived by it outside of the classroom. 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. Sister Helene Michael entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. Sister Mary was preceded in death by her parents. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. degree from Rivier College, Nashua, N.H and a M.A. Sister Emily taught in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph School, Newport, R.I; in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School; in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Ann High School and St. Stephen High School. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. FRAMINGHAM - Marcella O'Brien, 91, of Mashpee, formerly of Framingham, passed away surrounded by her family on November 28, 2022. 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. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from Sacred Heart Parish in Bennington in 1933 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two Congregations merged in 2001. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. From the beginning Mary and Julian encouraged us to share the lives and the concerns of people with whom we minister. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. ; and at St. Therese School, Conway, Arkansas. She was graduated from Cathedral High School and earned an A.B. 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. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. Sister Richard Maria received her early education at St. Louis School, Webster and was graduated from St. Louis High School in 1940. Michael Scott Gifford, 60, of St. Joseph, MI passed away suddenly in his home on Monday - February 27, 2023. Alternatively, you can search for a Sister who has died using the box below: Sort chronologically Sort by surname. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. She believed, for women, the path to equality stretched far ahead, and the journey had only begun. She was graduated from Mt.St. She retired in West Springfield in 1996. Born in Providence, R.I. she was the daughter of Walter F. and Margaret A. Sister William Agnes entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. Grant them eternal rest, . She earned an A.B. Entered into eternal life on April 7, 2022, at the age of 102 years, celebrating 87 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard. As you and our sisters walk the grounds of our St. Francis Park, your cherished remembrances will be brought to the hearts and prayers of those who read the inscriptions. She served as librarian at St. Stephen School and St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. "Our response to the needs of the people of God is characterized by a cordial and hospitable spirit, a willing heart ready for any good work, a quiet sense of hiddenness, coupled with a desire to serve to the best of our ability," the Congregation states. Sr. Judith also did pastoral work at Our Lady of Hope Parish for many years, and served as the Director of the Diocesan Renew Program, Director of Jericho Homes in Holyoke and Director of the Office of Pastoral Ministry for the Diocese of Springfield. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. Sister then served as an elementary teacher for 25 years at St. Thomas the Apostle School, West Springfield, Mass. 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. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rutland, VT. Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. She was graduated from Charlton High School. Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. She earned a B.A. Entered into eternal life on December 2, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, dies at 85, Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, who ministered for 45 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 92. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught at St. Louis, Webster and St. Mary, Southbridge. April 15, 1933 January 20, 2022 We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. She earned a B.S. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. Joseph was a descendant . 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 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. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Bernard Parish, Worcester in 1941. The wake will take place at St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m.
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