All services for Sr. Ruth Virginia will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, August 16, 2019. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Joyce was a science teacher, who loved the natural sciences, the outdoors . 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. She also is survived by Pamela Merritt and Alice Heath, both of Rutland, for whom she cared in their young lives. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. She also served as clerk/receptionist at the Tri-Valley Elder Care Center, Uxbridge, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sister Janice Molloy, SSJ of West Springfield and Kathleen Molloy of Holyoke, as well as by several nieces and nephews. For past death information, . Entered into eternal life on January 4, 2023, at the age of 92 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. degree there in 1957. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. Sister Roberta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michaels Cathedral Parish, Springfield in 1952. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. It turned out to be aggressive, and she died Dec. 22 at age 64. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. Entered into eternal life on December 12, 2022, at the age of 76 years, celebrating 57 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Where we are. 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. ", 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Mary Beatrice is survived by several generations of nieces, nephews and dear cousins. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. She was predeceased by her siblings Mary Molloy Sullivan, John Molloy, and Edmund Molloy, all of Worcester, and by her siblings Robert Molloy, Paul Molloy and Donald Molloy, all of Auburn. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet- Los Angeles Province. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. Entered into eternal life on March 21, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, in Sister Thereses name would be appreciated. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. The wake will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. from LaSalle University,and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Mass. She was also a member of the support staff at Mont Marie. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, a M.Ed. The members of the congregation minister in a way that: Heals and reconciles. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Beginning in 1961 Sister spent 29 years as a nurse at the Mont Marie Infirmary in Holyoke. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. How she loved her ministry. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart 280 were here. She earned an A.B. She then became Director of Religious Education at Holy Name Parish, Springfield and subsequently Consultant in Religious Education for the Diocese of Springfield. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She spent the next 21 years at Elms College where she was both Director of Public Information and Director of Public Relations. and Sacred School, Pittsfield, Mass. She also served in the Diocesan Schools Office of Communication. 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. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, Mass. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. 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. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. Founded in 1650 in Le Puy, France, the Congregation of St. Joseph is a group of 14,000 Roman Catholic religious sisters. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Sr. Veronica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from Holy Rosary Parish, Holyoke. In 1991 she retired at St. Joseph Residence where she served as a volunteer visiting the sick in nursing homes. Sister Conway entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1944 from St. Peter Parish, Rutland, Vermont. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. from Assumption College, Worcester. 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. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. 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. 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. Potholes Being Fixed On 14 Philadelphia Roads Next Week: PennDOT, Philly Man Convicted In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Federal Authorities, Kenney's Last Budget + Shots Fired At Police + Liquidation At QVC, Temple Faculty Union Plans To Discuss "No Confidence" Vote On President Wingard, Philadelphia Police: Man Turns The Tables On Attempted Robbers, Man's Body Found Behind Free Library Of Philadelphia In Logan, PA Judge Orders Halt To Gov. For many years she was an instructor at St. Joseph Prep and St. Joseph Teachers' Institute in Fall River. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard. We commend Sister Mary Cecil to your prayers. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. Obituaries | Starks Family Funeral Homes Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Joyce Keevan, CSJ, also known as Sister Ann Patrick, who died peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Philadelphia, PA 19103, PREVIOUS: Father John Harkins, retired pastor, dies at 81, NEXT: Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. Entered into eternal life on May 29, 2022, at the age of 84 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In Memoriam | Sisters of Charity of New York 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 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. Catherine, along with other faculty members, became immersed in womens history. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. 1 of 3. Sister retired to Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Worcester. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. She earned her BS degree at Nazareth College, Rochester, N.Y. 17 nuns from Sisters of Charity in Convent Station have died during 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 Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. Sister taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield at Our Lady of Hope and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Springfield; Holy Trinity, Greenfield; St. Joseph, North Adams and Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke; in the Diocese of Providence at Sacred Heart, Pawtucket and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Paul, Blackstone, St. Louis, Webster and St Peter-Marian, Worcester. 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. The Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet hold as their mission to continue the mission of Jesus "that all may be one," - John 17:21. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. Sister was pastoral minister at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Agawam and an adult religious educator and spiritual director at St. Francis Parish, Belchertown. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. 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. We commend Sister Catherine to your prayers. Obituaries - Franciscan Sisters Of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. Sister Maria Louise entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke. 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. 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. Published by The Plain . Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | P.O. . The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.S. Congregation of St. Joseph. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. 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. and by several nieces and nephews. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. - 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 . We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Joyce was 86 years old and had spent 66 of those years as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon. Funeral services were celebrated and livestreamed Jan. 18 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rutland. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. 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. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. 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. In 1970 Sister Ann entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Paul Cathedral Parish, Worcester, Mass. Sister Louise Thomas entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1947. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. She earned a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris, France and a Doctor of Divinity from Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, Iowa. 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). ; her niece, Yvonne Kozlowski of Milford and her nephews Edmund, Paul and Burton Cormier of Northbridge, Mass., Brooksville, Fla., and Bellingham, Mass., respectively. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. 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. Posted August 31, 2021. Special characters are not allowed. Who We Are - Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. Services for Sr. Mary Beatrice will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 with burial at 9:00 a.m. at Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. And now the sun has set on Margarets life. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. 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. Sister Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Patrice (Rita) Moran, SSJ and by her brothers John Moran and Francis Moran. Sr. Karen Lyons (2/23/2022) and Sr. Delphine Kennedy (5/17/2022). In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several nieces and nephews. The house was later restored to its 1840s appearance, and has been turned into a house museum interpreting its usage . Beyond our Congregation, we number over 100 Associates, countless supporters, & friends. The names of hundreds of deceased Sisters of St. Joseph are listed on plaques at Mont Marie in Holyoke, the order's motherhouse. Sister Emily taught in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph School, Newport, R.I; in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School; in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Ann High School and St. Stephen High School. Arrangements entrusted to Sampson Funeral Home and Clifford Funeral Home. She served as Coordinator of Mt. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. Also known as The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. Just prior to her move to Bethany, Gerry volunteered at Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee; a M.S. The wake and funeral will take place at St. Peter Church, Convent Avenue, Rutland on Wednesday, June 17. 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. Sister was graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester. Sister was a faculty member in the Biology Department at The College of Our Lady of the Elms for her entire teaching career. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester | LinkedIn Obituaries - Page 8 of 8 - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet This browser does not support getting your location. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. February 11, 2023. In the Diocese of Worcester Sr. Martina taught at St. Peter High School, Worcester; St. Mary High School, Milford; and St. Mary High School, Southbridge and in the Rhode Island Diocese at Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket. In Memoriam - SSJSpringfield We have set your language to She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Bennington and earned a B.S. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland. From the Founding Community of Wichita. She earned a Certificate in Advanced Food Service Studies and served at the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and at the former Motherhouse of the Community in Springfield, and at Mont Marie and Mary Immaculate, both in Holyoke. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. 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. ; her niece Patricia Jerwick (John) of Hagerstown, Maryland; and her sister-in-law Sally Nolan of North Adams. on Monday, January 21, 2019. What we are called to do and how God calls us. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. We commend Sister Delphine to your prayers. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. 716-649-1205 ext. in 1941. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2003. in 1947. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 am. A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. In Memoriam: Sister Anne O'Connell, SC. We feel that if others knew us as we really are, with our hopes, dreams and struggles to be . Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. She earned an A.B. 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! 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. She earned an M.A. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. For over 20 years she served as a guidance counselor at Cathedral High School, Springfield and staffed the Social Studies Resource Center there. She graduated from Mt. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery - Find a Grave 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. 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. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She attended Mary Washington College, University of Virginia and graduated from The College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland. (Fenton) Reilley. She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. Obituaries; Action Alerts; Events; Locations. click here or at right to view or download. She was graduated from St. Jerome High School, Holyoke and earned a B.A. Who We Are. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Cecilia Parish, Pawtucket. Please join us in prayer for these recently deceased members of our Congregation: Faithful God, grant our Sisters and Associates everlasting peace. She also pursued further studies in mathematics at Boston College, Fordham University, University of Massachusetts and Purdue University. Sister Grace Belforti, (Edward Anna), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, Mass. Sister graduated from Mt. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. She didnt always believe in her own goodness and kindness even as she affirmed and championed the goodness in others.