Sister Conway taught at St Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. 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. Sister Dominica ministered to her community as cook for many years in St. Michael Convent, Brattleboro; St. Francis Convent, Bennington; St. Charles Convent, Bellows Falls and Mt. She was active in the business community of Bennington, as well. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and did graduate study in mathematics at the University of Maryland, Western Illinois University, and the State University of New York at Oneonta. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters Lillian Marie Poitras of Fall River and Antoinette Marie Aubin of Westport, Mass. 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. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. As moderator of the schools Community Service Corps, Sister inspired her students to serve others in need as a volunteer," the Sisters of Saint Joseph said in a statement. Joseph 2. . 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. A system error has occurred. 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 Helene then resided at Fontbonne Convent in Milton Mass. from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Providence College. Sister Therese ministered in the Dioceses Allentown, Clearwater and Trenton, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Please join us in prayer for these recently deceased members of our Congregation: Faithful God, grant our Sisters and Associates everlasting peace. 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. from Framingham State University, a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from Campion Renewal Center, Weston, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Center for Religious Development, Cambridge. There were 180,000 nuns in the United States in 1965, according to Georgetown University's Center . 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. 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 was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. 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. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. She served as Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education at Sts. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. November 30, 2022 editor Framingham Senior Center Marcella O'Brien New England Telephone Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston St. Patrick Cemetery. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1954 from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Burlington, VT. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Mary Dooley entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA from St. Philip Parish, Grafton, MA. Sister Julia was graduated from Mt. Death year must be in the past. Sister Doris served for 45 years as a teacher in the Mathematics Department of Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? A native of Worcester, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Shea) Hine. Joseph was a descendant . Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ died peacefully on February 22, 2023 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. Born in Providence, R.I. she was the daughter of Walter F. and Margaret A. Share this story. and an M.A. We are called by God, the Gospel and the Church to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion and to pursue . In the Diocese of Springfield Sister Norma taught in Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke; St. Joseph School, North Adams; and Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Sister Roberta taught at Holy Name and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Schools in Springfield, and served as principal of St. Mary School in Milford. She earned a B.A. Sister earned a 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. In Memoriam: Sister Anne O'Connell, SC. February 11, 2023. We commend Sister Mary Magdalene to your prayers. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She also was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1943 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. She served as Coordinator of Mt. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sr. Theresa was both teacher and debate coach in the Worcester Diocese at St. Louis High School, Webster; in the Providence Diocese at St. Catherine Academy, Newport; and in the Springfield Diocese at St. Mary High School, Westfield, St. Jerome High School/Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke, and St. Joseph High School, North Adams. . St. Joseph Academy, Rutland. Please click on the links to view pictures and obituaries (where available). Sister Dorothy taught in the Diocese of Fall River at St. Matthew and St. Roch Schools, Fall River; St. Joseph and St. Therese Schools, New Bedford, Mass. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, a M.Ed. From the Founding Community of La Grange. degree and a M.Ed. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. We commend Sister Angelina to your prayers. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. She was graduated from Mt.St. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. Sister Patricia Corkery filled our world with love. from Nova University. She was a dedicated Prep Rambler fan and attended numerous sporting events to root for her team. While at Prep, she could often be seen walking to Gannon University, where she also taught. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Holyoke and Stella Brown of Chicopee. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She received State Certification as a Remedial Reading Teacher in 1974. There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} She will be waked starting at 9:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:45. 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. All services for Sr. Mary will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Monday, September 4, 2017. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Also known as Entered into eternal life on September 5, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 73 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Entered into eternal life on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89 years, celebrating 63 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother-in-law Anthony Conlin and by her nieces and nephews Kathy Conlin, Maureen Burns, Shelia Fitzgerald, Ellen Conlin Jackowski, Karen Conlin, Kate Sullivan, William McGurk, David McGurk, Raymond McGurk, Sharon Hood, Geraldine Vale and Barry McGurk, She also leaves several great nieces and nephews. - The death of a Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth nun on Wednesday, July 29 brings to 17 the total number of nuns from the order to have died since the COVID-19 outbreak began in New Jersey . To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. Sister taught for several years at Sacred Heart School in Holyoke and at Holy Family School in Springfield. She graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass., and earned a B.A. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and seven brothers. 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. Her last teaching assignment was at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. on March 20, 2016. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.A. 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. and Louise Gragnani of Naples, Fla. as well as by several nieces and nephews. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, St. Albans, VT. She earned a B.S. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page and the SSJ Erie YouTube channel. The engraved brick/pavers offer a meaning and lasting way to pay tribute. She became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2005. All services for Sr. Maria Bernadette will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on February 9, 2017. 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. . from Boston College. and Sacred School, Pittsfield, Mass. 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. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. 39 56. 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. She earned a B.A. 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 1999 she retired to St. Joseph Residence in Rutland, later moving to Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. She taught in the business departments at Bennington Catholic High School, St. Joseph College and Southern Vermont College in Bennington. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. Beyond our Congregation, we number over 100 Associates, countless supporters, & friends. In the Diocese of Worcester Sr. Mary Dorothy taught in St. Mary School, Milford and St. Ann School, Worcester. Sister ministered in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher in Our Lady of Hope, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, West Springfield; Annunciation, Florence; and St. Joseph, North Adams. Or make your donation by check: degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. and Carol Farr Chalifoux of Indiana. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. Sister Dianne taught science in the Pawtucket Catholic schools of the Diocese of Providence including Our Lady of Consolation School and St. Raphael Academy. Born Mary Elizabeth to Jay and Ellen Lane, Mary Kenneth told countless stories. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. 01104. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "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. (formerly Sister Mary Richard), age 95, died Jan. 11 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. Founded in 1650 in Le Puy, France, the Congregation of St. Joseph is a group of 14,000 Roman Catholic religious sisters. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. 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. Website Design by Interactive Palette, Inc. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. May 22, 1932 December 20, 2021 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.". Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. degree from Assumption College, Worcester, MA. Patricia approached her last journey with grace and resolve and when she had accomplished her task, she allowed her spirit to rest in the Lord. Weve updated the security on the site. Sister Sheila was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. John Randall of Providence, RI. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. Sister Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1965 from Holy Name Parish, Springfield. In the Diocese of Providence she taught in SacredHeartSchool, Pawtucket and St.Francis School, Warwick. 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. She was a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. #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;} Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. James T. Mulligan. degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. from Southeastern Massachusetts University. Make sure you know what's happening in your town. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sr. Roberta is survived by her brothers Thomas and his wife Dianne and Francis Mulcahy and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a Bachelors Degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Please remember our deceased sisters, and all who have been called home by God. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph,John, Edward, Shirley and Anne. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. She earned both an A.B. Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Name School, Springfield and Blessed Sacrament and St. Jerome Schools, Holyoke, and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and St. Peter Marian School, Worcester. degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Ever gracious, kind, and gentle, Betty, Sister Marie Ancilla has gone home to her God with hands full of blessings both those she gave and those she was for others. 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. She gave it away, to God and others, unconditionally. On an extremely hot summer day, the humble shepherd Gaspard Ricard was parched with thirst. We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. She earned a B.A. She also served at Montessori School of the Angels in Westport, MA. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. 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. Sister Catherines early ministries included teaching at Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School, both in Springfield. 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