All services for Sr. Maria Bernadette will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on February 9, 2017. She was Principal of Sacred Heart School in Pittsfield. She also served as clerk/receptionist at the Tri-Valley Elder Care Center, Uxbridge, Mass. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. Sr. Eileen Marie Flanagan, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. Sister earned a B.A. 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. 01104. She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. St. Joseph: His life, his miracles and his legacy - Aleteia Sister Ruth Virginia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. John Parish, Worcester, MA in 1948. Contact Us : The Sisters of St. Joseph June 15, 2017. 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. 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. After her retirement in 2008 she continued to teach part-time through spring 2014. She graduated from Millbury Public Schools and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Anne Parish, Worcester. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Ferdinand and . She was also a member of the support staff at Mont Marie. 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, and a M.A. In her retirement she resided at Mount St. Joseph, Rutland and then Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. Sister Therese ministered in the Dioceses Allentown, Clearwater and Trenton, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) -- As Covid-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in the United States, the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham. from Assumption College, Worcester. We are a community of Catholic women religious founded in 1650 France & came to Rochester in. and several nieces and nephews. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ died peacefully on February 22, 2023 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. She served in Campus Ministry at the Newman Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and later worked in pastoral ministry at St. Patricks, Springfield. She was a Clinical Instructor at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. She was a faithful volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland and moved to Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke in 2005. Sister Roberta earned a B.A. . Sister Catherine was Pastoral Minister for a total of 22 years, eight of them at Annunciation Parish, Florence and the remainder at Holy Name Parish, Springfield, a position in which she continued until the end of her life. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Verify and try again. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. Sister Dianne was preceded in death by her parents. 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. 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. She also is survived by Pamela Merritt and Alice Heath, both of Rutland, for whom she cared in their young lives. Sister was predeceased by her brother Richard Gould of Adams, Mass. She attended St. Peter School and graduated from Mt. 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 served as director of parish religious education programs in St. Cecilia Parish, Wilbraham and in St. Patrick Parish and Nativity Parish, Chicopee. She was graduated from Cathedral High School and earned an A.B. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sr. Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenfield in 1963. 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. Sister Anne brought her enthusiastic spirit and personal warmth to the hundreds of students she greeted each day and to the families whose joys and sorrows she willingly embraced. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. Entered into eternal life on January 5, 2022, at the age of 87 years, celebrating 69 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. 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. 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. Sister Elizabeth held several positions of service in her Congregation: Director of Postulants, two terms as President, and Director of the co-member program. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. She was predeceased by her siblings Thomas, James and Margaret Cadigan. Sister Cecile served as teacher at St. Rochs, St. Jean Baptiste, and St. Matthew Schools, all in Fall River; St. Joseph School and St. Marys Home, both in New Bedford; St. Michael School, Ocean Grove and St. Joseph School, Vinton, LA. Cusack was raised in the Anglican church, but converted to Catholicism in 1858. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. 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 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 ministered in the following schools: St. Peter, Christ the King and Mt. Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. from Assumption College, Worcester. For further information, you may contact Sr. Lynne Anne at. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. 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. 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. Congregation of St. Joseph - InfluenceWatch - InfluenceWatch From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Among her favorite poems were the works of Mary Oliver, whose books lined Barbaras shelves. from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. Areas of Presence: Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Chicago and La Grange Park, Illinois; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Crookston and the Twin Cities, Minnesota; Tipton, Indiana; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; and Kyoto and Matsusaka, Japan. 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. Posted August 31, 2021. Nations are called . Sister ministered in the Diocese of Springfield at Annunciation School, Northampton, St. Mary School, Pittsfield and for most of her teaching career in Holyoke, at Sacred Heart School, St. Jerome School, Blessed Sacrament School as principal, and at Holyoke Catholic where she was Director of Performing Arts and coordinator of Community Service. 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. Document - Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Obituaries - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Her early education was in the parochial schools of Worcester and she was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester. We commend Sister Mary Cecil to your prayers. She died Feb. 4, 2022, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky. From the beginning Mary and Julian encouraged us to share the lives and the concerns of people with whom we minister. Sr. Arlene Kalin SSJ Obituary (1938 - 2023) - Framingham, MA - Legacy Full obituaries for each Sister may be found at www.mcgorray-hanna.com. 17 nuns from NJ convent have died during coronavirus outbreak Thanks for your help! ", The Archbishop Ryan High School Facebook page posted a message that read, "We are heartbroken to share the news that Sister Frances Antoinette died suddenly today in a tragic accident. Website Design by Interactive Palette, Inc. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. We Are. We remember . from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. The order is facing a financial crisis as its membership diminishes . For past death information, . Sister Roberta Maria Campbell (Margaret), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Holyoke, MA on May 9, 2015. 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. Sister Kathleen entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke. Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky died on January 21, 2023 in Los Angeles. Justice & Peace | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet - Los Angeles Their daily ride to Framingham became a prayerful event for them because they witnessed the sun rising. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. in 2002. 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. Other Ministries Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She was graduated from St. Catherine Academy, Newport and earned a B.A. January 7, 1933 - December 5, 2021. 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 the Founding Community of Wichita. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John. 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. Arrangements entrusted to Sampson Funeral Home and Clifford Funeral Home. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She served in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Mary School, Southbridge, St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and at Sacred Heart, Gardner as Principal and as Pastoral Associate. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia | Philadelphia PA - Facebook She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister earned a B.A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Her early education was at St. Stephen School; she graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1936. There is a problem with your email/password. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. Sister Catherine Hayes (Catherine Edmund), Sister Lucille Bertrand (Marie du Bon Pasteur), Sister Anna Marie Kane (Sr. Christina James), Sister Teresa Moran (Sister Francis Anna), Sister Eileen Joseph Christopher (Beverly), Sister Mary Rose Lyons (Sr. Raymond Maria), Sister Janice Molloy (Sr. Elizabeth James), Sister Eleanor Dooley (Sr. Maria Assumpta), Sister Theresa Murtha, (Sr. Mary Catherine), Sister Mary Ellen Murphy (Sr. Stephen Maria), Sister Eileen ONeill, (Sr. Maria Martin), Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa), Sister Ruth Virginia Quinn, (Margaret Mary), Sister Mary Frances Honnen (Sr. James Francis), Sister James Bernard Laughnane (Genevieve), Sister Patricia Francis Sharron (Lillian), Sister Margaret Henry Blicharz (Veronica Rose), Sister Mary Frances Lavelle (Sr. Agnes Philippa), Sister Elizabeth Molloy, (James Gertrude), Please note: Because of the poor weather predictions for, Sister Elizabeth M. Sullivan (Mary Timothy), Sister Cecilia James Mahoney (Catherine D.), Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph). 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 retired in Southbridge in 1994. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. ", "She taught theology in the classroom and she truly lived by it outside of the classroom. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday.
