We celebrate the lives and mourn the passing of our sisters who have recently died. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. Sisters of St. Joseph - Wikipedia She graduated from St Jerome High School, Holyoke. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In 1991 she retired at St. Joseph Residence where she served as a volunteer visiting the sick in nursing homes. Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. Martino Hall-Chestnut Hill College. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. 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. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. James T. Mulligan. Entered into eternal life on October 7, 2022, at the age of 93 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Springfield and earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She also served as pastoral minister in St. Teresa and in St. Thomas Parishes in Providence, RI and St. Mary Parish, Cashton, WI. She earned both an A.B. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. May they be at home in Your Presence for time and eternity. degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in French Literature from Assumption College, Worcester. Sister St. Louis entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several cousins and their families. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. 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. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. May 22, 1932 December 20, 2021 She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. Please enter at least 2 characters. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. We commend Sister Monica Marie to your prayers. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. We commend Sister Ann Therese to your prayers. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sr. Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by several cousins, friends and several generations of grateful students. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. on Monday, January 21, 2019. 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. she was the daughter of James F. and Catherine (Germain) Leary. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Eleanor Morrissey of Holyoke and her brother Robert Hurley of Deerfield Beach, FL and their families. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Invite you to the Spring Liturgy and Luncheon Sunday, April. She earned an A.B. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. She was Program Director at Campion Renewal Center in Weston, served at House of Peace & Education, Inc. in Gardner, and was an associate at the Center for Religious Development in Cambridge. January 27, 2023. Sisters of St. Joseph - Home The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. Sister also worked at Home Instead Senior Care in Springfield and was a Chaplain-on-Call for the Springfield Police Department. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. "As a teacher of theology, she played an immeasurable role in her students faith formation. St. Joseph is the patron of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield and earned B.A. and M.A. Sister Carol Brock. From 1951 to 1980 she taught at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Convent of Sisters-Saint Joseph Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, degree and a M.Ed. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke, MA in 2003. John Randall of Providence, RI. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Patricia is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. All services for Sr. James Bernard will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. 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. deceased sisters of st joseph philadelphia From the Founding Community of La Grange. Sister Dominic Marie received her early education at St. Mary School, Milford and was graduated from St. Mary High School. 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. From 1969-1988, Sister John Brigid was the Treasurer of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. . Sister ministered in the Diocese of Burlington as a teacher at St. Peter and at Christ the King Schools in Rutland; St. Mary School, Fair Haven and at St. Michael's School, Brattleboro where she served as teacher and as principal. There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For past death information, . She was graduated from Searles High School and earned a B. We commend Sister Maureen to your prayers. She was predeceased by her four brothers, Richard Shelvey, Patrick Edward, John Thomas and William Martin Conway; and three sisters, Catherine Teresa Sebasky, and Sisters Mary Patrick, RSM and Mary Joachim, RSM. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. May they rest in peace. 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. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. In 1974 Sister was employed in the Business Office at Mont Marie until June 1988 when she took the position as Bookkeeper at Holyoke Catholic High School where she remained until June 2007. All services for Sr. Ruth Virginia will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, August 16, 2019. 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. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Cecilia Parish, Pawtucket. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. . 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. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. 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. Sister Joyce was 86 years old and had spent 66 of those years as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Former Sisters of St. Joseph leader dies at 64 - The Wichita Eagle Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. Sister Dianne graduated from Cathedral High School 64 and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Holy Family Parish in Springfield in 1964. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. 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). For several years she was the director of Summer Vacation School at Goose Bay Air Force Base, Labrador, Canada. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Ferdinand and . In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. She was a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. Catholic teaching about the dignity of life calls us to oppose torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty; to prevent genocide and attacks against noncombatants; to oppose racism; and to overcome poverty and suffering. From the Founding Community of La Grange. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. This account has been disabled. Her early education was at St. Stephen School; she graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1936. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. Sr. Arlene Kalin SSJ Framingham - Sister Arlene Kalin (Walter Madeline), 84, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Framingham, MA on February 22, 2023. 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. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. Threaded through all of Barbaras ministries was the expression of her experience in writing. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Bennington and earned a B.S. Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart She was born on September 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Ferdinand and Marty Ann (Kreiger) Rinderle. Sister James Francis was . 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. 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.". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In September 1943 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1951. Obituaries Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95. 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. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. Later in life, Sister also received education in nursing science, earning a LPN at Dean Vocational School, Holyoke, an Associate in Science in Nursing at Springfield Technical Community College, and a BSN at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. She also served as switchboard operator and receptionist at Mont Marie. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. in 1951 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. She served as a teacher at schools in the Diocese of Springfield including Our Lady of Hope, Holy Family and Holy Name in Springfield, and taught for19 years at Cathedral High School. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Norma entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton in 1940. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an advanced certificate of study in pastoral counseling from Emmanuel College, Boston and a certificate in pastoral studies from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. . Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. Sister retired to Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Worcester. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia from 1849 to March 14, 1980. She taught in the business departments at Bennington Catholic High School, St. Joseph College and Southern Vermont College in Bennington. 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. Dale Anderson. 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. FSSJ Remembrance Garden - Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. She was on the staff of the College of Our Lady of the Elms' Alumnae Library from 1979-2002; continuing as a volunteer after her retirement. In Memoriam Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston In Loving Memory | Rememberance - Updatedtemplate Obituaries - Page 8 of 8 - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee and an M.A.T. All services for Sr. Mary will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Monday, September 4, 2017. 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. P.O. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. A light lunch will be served to all in attendance between the wake and the funeral. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a A.B. She spoke out wherever the dear neighbor suffered. What a gift and blessing she was and is to us: Sisters of St. Joseph; her family; her many friends; her Church; and this fragile world. Where we are. Among her favorite poems were the works of Mary Oliver, whose books lined Barbaras shelves. and an M.A. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. in education and reading from Boston College. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister Margaret Konkol and several loving nieces and nephews. Brief bios, photos and more are included in this special supplement of The Tablet. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. Sister Maria Edward entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Charles Parish, Pittsfield. Sister Patricia Francis taught in the Diocese of Springfield at St. Mary School in Pittsfield and then taught first grade at Holy Name School in Springfield from 1947 to 1967. Sister Emily entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Westfield. and Carol Farr Chalifoux of Indiana. Sister taught at St. Stephen School and the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester and St. Mary High School, Milford. Sr. Eileen Marie Flanagan, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. Sister T endeared herself to faculty, students, and parents alike because of her sincere dedication to all who comprised the school community. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. THE WOMEN FROM the Sisters of St. Joseph were far from the only nuns to leave in the late 1960s. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sister Mary leaves several close friends to cherish her memory. 39 56. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. 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. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Entered into eternal life on September 1, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 67 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. She earned an A.B. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. Sisters of St Joseph - Organisation - Find & Connect - Victoria The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. and by her nephews, Robert Olson of West Newbury, Mass. Dyer, Michael Jaye 6/4/1951 - 12/5/2022 Age 71, passed away December 5th at his home in Naples, Fl. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. and a M.A. She was predeceased by her siblings John J. Lavelle, Charles E. Lavelle, and Teresa Pollard. Sister taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Mass., and taught and served as Dean of Students at Bishop Keough High School in Pawtucket, RI. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She entered the Poor Clare Sisters, and was then known as Sister Francis Clare.She worked in many forms of ministry in Ireland . Sr. Theresa entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge, Mass. Obituaries | Starks Family Funeral Homes 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 is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Work was also a value to Mary Teresa, as a teenager and as she lived into the winter of her life. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. A private, green burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery on Tuesday. 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. on August 27, 2011. Sister Kathleen entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Bernard Parish, Worcester in 1941. May her reward be truly a heavenly feast to rival that of Isaiahs! 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. Her native parish was Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheltenham and she taught at Archbishop Ryan High School since 1988. The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is a religious community of vowed Catholic women and lay associates who live and minister in the U.S. and around the world. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. 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. She is predeceased by her sisters Marie Gaffney of Worcester and Ann Lopes of Milford. 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. St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph Prep. Obituaries Archives - Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Verify and try again. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 17 nuns from NJ convent have died during coronavirus outbreak Father Miguel O'Reilly House, Aviles Street, Old Town, St - Flickr in 1941. 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. February 11, 2023. degree in pastoral ministry from Emmanuel College, Boston. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. Ed. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} 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. 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. She graduated from Cathedral High School and earned a Bachelors degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. . Sister served at Christ the King School, Rutland as teacher and as resource aide for nearly thirty years. The Sisters of St. Joseph are grateful for the exceptional care Sr. Roberta received from Miriam Najimy, DHM, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary as well as Mercy Hospice Care.