#scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} We remember this day those who have gone before us here, who labored not for themselves alone but with a vision of creating for the future a world better than they had known. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her nephews David Barry of Florida and James Barry of Georgia and by her niece, Judith Bowen of East Dorset, VT. She also leaves her friend and caretaker of many years, Doris Maguire and her family of Bennington, VT. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. The daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late Sister Mary . St. Joseph is the patron of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. Sister then served as an elementary teacher for 25 years at St. Thomas the Apostle School, West Springfield, Mass. She will be waked from 9:30-11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30. She earned a B.A. A wake . 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. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. Sister Maria Edward entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Charles Parish, Pittsfield. Memorials | Sisters of St Joseph from Boston College. She earned a B.S. 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. Sister of St. Joseph, Teacher Dies In Tragic Accident, Is Mourned 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. She earned an A.M.I at Assumption College, Worcester. She was 97. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. Please try again later. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. before moving to Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. Entered into eternal life on December 9, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. in 1958. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, VT and at Bennington Catholic High School, Bennington. She earned a B.A. She served her many students with great attention over the years. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. Michael was born on December 30, 1962 in Michigan City, IN to Darrell and Wanda (Wilkie) Gifford. Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ died on January 28, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. She became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2005. Sister Dominica was predeceased by all ten of her siblings. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home. and M.A. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ. She earned an M.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Sister Ruth Virginia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. John Parish, Worcester, MA in 1948. 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. We commend Sister Rita Marie to your prayers. In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. The Sisters of St Joseph are one of the three founding congregations of MacKillop Family Services, which has provided out-of-home care since 1997. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Rutland, VT on July 23, 2016. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. in 2002. Congregation of St. Joseph - InfluenceWatch - InfluenceWatch Sister served in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Jerome School, Holyoke, St. Patrick School, Chicopee and Cathedral High School, Springfield. She also served at the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland as faculty member, and Director of Admissions, 1964-65; Academic Dean, 1965-72; and in Public Relations and Development, 1978-82. 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. Sister also served as a Police Commissioner for the city of Springfield, Mass. Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. A woman of courage! Services for Sr. Loretta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Sister Irenes teaching assignments were at Holy Rosary, Holyoke; St. Peters, Worcester; St. Josephs, Pittsfield and Cathedral High School in Springfield. To use this feature, use a newer browser. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. Sister later served on the staff at Mt. How she loved her ministry. Obituaries - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. 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. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned an A.B. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Copyright 2023. Mary, like your namesake, you have blessed all those who have had the good fortune to know you. Joseph was a descendant . Michael was preceded in death by parents Betty Faye Dyer and Jaye Floyd . Sister Marie was scheduled to celebrate her 50th anniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph on Sept. 13 with the other members of her party. She especially cherished the time spent with them and the sense of real community that they provided. 716-649-1205 ext. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. Sister served as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Springfield from 1984 to 2005. Services for Sr. Patricia Francis will take place in St. Michael Cathedral on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was also predeceased by her nephews Richard McGurk and Kevin Conlin. Obituaries | Diocese of Portland Entered into eternal life on October 4, 2022, at the age of 98 years, celebrating 80 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. #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 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. 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. 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. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. Sister Roberta earned a B.A. 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. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.Ed. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint . 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton and earned a B.A. She earned an A.B. She was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to God, the community, and to the students of Archbishop Ryan. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. Share, email, print, bookmark SOURCE reports. from Southeastern Massachusetts University. She graduated from Mt. 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 retired in 2000. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. She completed her business training at Chicago University Extension. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, two brothers and three sisters. Nations are called . For over 50 years her ministry was to provide service to her Sisters in community, first as cook and later as a certified nursing assistant. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. 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. Sr. Karen Lyons (2/23/2022) and Sr. Delphine Kennedy (5/17/2022). She also held the office of National President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and was an official delegate to the Installations of Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. Sr. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ Obituary - Erie Times-News She will be waked from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. at Rivier College, Nashua, NH and an M.A. 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. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester - Home Sister Mary Dooley retired to Mont Marie St. Joseph residence in 2003 and entered Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2004. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland and moved to Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke in 2005. degree there in 1957. She served as Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education at Sts. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page and the SSJ Erie YouTube channel. 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 graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. From the Founding Community of Medaille in Wichita. Among Sisters teaching assignments were: St. Joseph School, Cherry Valley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Springfield, Sacred Heart School, Gardner, Cathedral High School, Springfield, St. Peter Marion High School, Worcester, Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke, and St. Joseph High School, North Adams. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As a religious community, we are brought together by the love of Christ. Sister retired to Mt. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield and earned B.A. She served in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School, Springfield as guidance counselor and also at Catholic Charities as a counselor. Death year must be in the past. We feel that if others knew us as we really are, with our hopes, dreams and struggles to be . She served the Diocese of Providence for many years at St. Lucy School, Middletown, and St. Joseph School, Newport and ministered among the people of St. Thomas Parish, Providence for 37 years, from 1976 until her retirement in 2013. Sister of St. Joseph dies at 97 - Catholic Philly She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. A private funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 18. Find Sisters St. Joseph obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She served at St. Joseph Parish, Newport, as a youth minister, religious educator and pastoral minister. Father Miguel O'Reilly House, Aviles Street, Old Town, St - Flickr Sister Alice Roberta Benzing, 101, ended her journey as a Sister of St. Joseph on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Josephs Provincial House in Latham, New York. We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Invite you to the Spring Liturgy and Luncheon Sunday, April.