She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield when the Congregations merged in 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Anne McCowan, Bernice Finn, Barbara Martin, Joseph Nihill and John Nihill. Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. She was a spiritual director, offering private direction, programs and retreats, often in conjunction with Mercy Center at Madison, Madison, Conn. An accomplished potter, Sister Catherine was a member of Wesleyan Potters in Connecticut; she was to become President of the organization in the near future. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Born in Springfield, Mass. Thank you in advance! Her early education was in the parochial schools of Worcester and she was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.Ed. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. From 1972 to 2017 Sister Ruth served at Holy Name Parish in Springfield as teacher for many years and as secretary for the religious education program. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She also worked in the Finance Department of the Marian Center in Holyoke and in her retirement she assisted as support staff at Mont Marie. He was a 1982 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. Sister Martina entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peters Parish, Great Barrington after having been a member of the faculty of Searles High School, Great Barrington for several years. ", "She taught theology in the classroom and she truly lived by it outside of the classroom. She also served as librarian at St. Mary, Longmeadow and in Developmental Reading at Holy Cross, Springfield and on the staff of the Bureau for Exceptional Children, Pittsfield. Sr. Sheila became a resident of St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, We remember . An educator in the Springfield diocesan schools throughout her life, Sister Gill taught at Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke and Annunciation, Florence. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. For further information, you may contact Sr. Lynne Anne at. We seek to build communities and bridge divides between people. 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. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 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 also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. from Boston College. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, Mass. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. We commend Sister Rita Agnes to your prayers. from Assumption College, Worcester, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister Margaret Konkol and several loving nieces and nephews. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. from Boston College. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. . degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her twin brother Philip and his wife Joan of Warwick, RI; by her sisters-in-law Barbara Ritchie of Springfield and Dorothy Ritchie of Feeding Hills, Mass. She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She earned a B.A. Sister earned a B.A. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. 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. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother John E. Leary. Entered into eternal life on February 4, 2023, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She served as librarian at St. Stephen School and St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. She received State Certification as a Remedial Reading Teacher in 1974. Born in Buffalo . St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1943 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. The wake will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. She earned an A.B. ; Brian Keefe of Feeding Hills, Mass. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She was given the CYO person of the year award by the Diocese of Providence, R.I. for her work in youth ministry. Sister taught for several years at Sacred Heart School in Holyoke and at Holy Family School in Springfield. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff of the Child Care Center and the Office of Peace and Justice. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Teaching assignments for Sr. Veronica, all in Massachusetts, included St. Marys, Milford; St. Marys, Northampton; Sacred Heart, Holyoke and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Hope, Springfield. She earned B.A. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Worcester. We commend Sister St. Joseph to your prayers. 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. 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. 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. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. In 1992 she founded CityArts for Youth, Providence and co-founded the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in 2001. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Her last teaching assignment was at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Check out an array of spirituality resources. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Holyoke and Stella Brown of Chicopee. She earned a B.S. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister Helene taught for many years at schools in the Springfield Diocese beginning with St. Mary School, Westfield, Mass. Sister Roberta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michaels Cathedral Parish, Springfield in 1952. Sister Eileen taught at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke, St. Peter High School, Worcester, and Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket, RI early in her career and at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1954-1980. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. 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. The wake will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nieces, Noreen Lagimonier of Holyoke, Kathleen Phillips of So. St. Joseph Academy (1906-1947) and for College . Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Sister Roberta ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Holyoke, St. Charles and St. Mary Schools, Pittsfield, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; in the Diocese of Worcester as a teacher at St. Paul School, Blackstone and St. Louis School, Webster; in the Diocese of Providence, RI at St. Francis Day Center, Manville and as a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. 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. The Community of St. Joseph is made up of people joined together in the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, that all may be one. For ten years she ministered in education in Kenya, East Africa. Posted August 31, 2021. In 2001 she retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff in various positions. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. In the Diocese of Springfield she taught at St. Mary High School, Westfield; and St. Jerome High School, Holyoke as well as serving as librarian at St. Marys and Holyoke Catholic High School. 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. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. It is comprised of three international congregations . In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. From 1971-1979 she served on the Executive Board of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 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. Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. She spent the next 21 years at Elms College where she was both Director of Public Information and Director of Public Relations. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. She earned a B.A. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. She served on many College committees and was the faithful faculty advisor to the Alumni Association. This account has been disabled. Urgent needs call us to bold conversation and prophetic action. Please join us in prayer for these recently deceased members of our Congregation: Faithful God, grant our Sisters and Associates everlasting peace. She then became Director of Religious Education at Holy Name Parish, Springfield and subsequently Consultant in Religious Education for the Diocese of Springfield. . Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. Our prayer is that you now experience the eternal joy, which is your reward for a life of gentle, humble and loving fidelity to your Good Shepherd! Sister retired in 1996. Entered into eternal life on October 5, 2022, at the age of 79 years, celebrating 52 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She taught at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1959 to 1993, becoming in 2000 one of the first honorees to receive the St. Joseph Medal for her commitment to Cathedral. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. Share this story. His flask . And now the sun has set on Margarets life. degree there in 1957. She was also the recipient of several awards: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Carol McGovern, RSM Memorial Award, 1998; the Goff Womens Achievement Award, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Public Health Association, 2008; The Providence Newspaper Guilds John Kiffney Public Service Award, 2010; YWCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award, 2013; and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps Della Strada Award, 2014. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. In 1999 she retired to St. Joseph Residence in Rutland, later moving to Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and seven brothers. Sister Joseph Anna Hine, (Dorothy), 94, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center on Holyoke, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Sheila is survived by her twin brother Michael, her brother Kevin and her sisters Catherine Priest, Maureen Henderer and Brenda Weiss and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. As a Sister of Saint Joseph, Sister Frances Antoinette devoted her life in whole-hearted, compassionate love and service to others. She was 97. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. 280 were here. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ. Sister Joseph Anne's teaching assignments were at St. Mary High School, Milford, MA, where she taught modern languages, and the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA, where she was a member of the Modern Language Department. She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. She served in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School, Springfield as guidance counselor and also at Catholic Charities as a counselor. Entered into eternal life on January 3, 2023, at the age of 83 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow in Mont Marie Chapel at 11:30 a.m. with burial in Mont Marie Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel - 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. 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. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. We feel that if others knew us as we really are, with our hopes, dreams and struggles to be . A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. After her retirement, Sister volunteered at Weston Rehab and received the Spirit in Mission award from the Weston Rehab Center and the St. Joseph Medal recognizing her outstanding commitment to Cathedral High School. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. I can hear her uttering her favorite words: If the only prayer you ever say is thank you that is enough. As a religious community, we are brought together by the love of Christ. 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. That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone. Entered into eternal life on September 26, 2022, at the age of 90 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She earned an A.B. The Sisters of Saint Joseph is a group of Roman Catholic Women religious, operating 8 ministries in the greater Rochester area. Entered into eternal life on October 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation . She earned an A.B. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.S. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Springfield and earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister, Annette Cantin and several loving nieces and nephews. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. degree and an M.A. degree from Providence College, Providence, R.I. from Heed University, Florida. For over 160 years in our community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester have worked to teach, heal, and effect change. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. 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. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. There were 180,000 nuns in the United States in 1965, according to Georgetown University's Center . She was on the staff of the Gray House, Springfield and the staff of the Maguire Center at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Sister Emily entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Westfield. 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. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee and an M.A.T. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. Sister graduated from Mt. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Sister Gertrude entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, having graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939 and Berkshire Business School in 1941. These qualities describe Sister Mary Malone, who is remembered by all as a gentle and kind person. She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. Sister Elizabeth held several positions of service in her Congregation: Director of Postulants, two terms as President, and Director of the co-member program. Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. Sister T endeared herself to faculty, students, and parents alike because of her sincere dedication to all who comprised the school community. 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. These included records of the various orphanages, homes and other residences run by the Sisters of St . Most recently, Sister Judith volunteered at Mary Mother of Hope Church. We are called by God, the Gospel and the Church to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion and to pursue . October 26, 1929 February 7, 2022 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. and a M.A. 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. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Claire Belforti, SSJ of Framingham and Frances Giacomuzzi of Vero Beach, FL and by several nieces and nephews. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! Try again. All services for Sr. Annette Marie will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, March 2, 2018. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. from Boston College. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Sister Mary Lou taught one year at Cathedral Grammar School, Springfield, before beginning her graduate studies in biology. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brothers, Herbert Wright of Milford, George Wright of Harwich Port, Mass., and her sister Florence Wright of Worcester. She was graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Fall River and earned a B.A.

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