Sister Helene Michael entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. She also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 10:30 to 12:30 with a prayer service at 11:30. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. She earned B.A. She earned a B.A. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel - 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from Sacred Heart Parish in Bennington in 1933 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two Congregations merged in 2001. She earned a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris, France and a Doctor of Divinity from Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, Iowa. She was predeceased by her siblings John J. Lavelle, Charles E. Lavelle, and Teresa Pollard. She retired in West Springfield in 1996. ; and at St. Therese School, Conway, Arkansas. Thanks for your help! The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River merged with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1974. The Motherhouse is the heart of our Congregational life. 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. She taught at numerous schools in Erie, including St. Peter Cathedral, Holy Rosary, St. Andrew, and Villa Maria Elementary schools; Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Prep High schools; and St. Mark Seminary. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. John Randall of Providence, RI. She taught in the schools of the Worcester Diocese at St. Stephen School, Worcester and St. Joseph School, Leicester; in the Springfield Diocese at Holy Rosary School, Holyoke and in the Providence Diocese at St. Joseph School, Newport and St. Francis School, Warwick. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. 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. St. Mary's Hospital (now St. Mary's Healthcare) located in Amsterdam, New York, was opened in 1903, and Sisters of St. Joseph served in the development and management of the new hospital. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by her siblings Edith Eileen Eramo and Albert Leroy Graves, both of Millbury, MA; Margaret Mary Dahlstrom of North Grafton, MA; and James Charles Graves of Sutton, MA. 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. - 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 . 1 of 3. . Marys life was not always easy. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Sister Judith entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Syracuse, NY in 1960. Sister Bette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish in North Adams. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Helen Vincent Ryan, CSJ, who passed away on January 30, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. 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. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. Cusack was raised in the Anglican church, but converted to Catholicism in 1858. ; William Nolan (Brenda) of Clarksburg, Mass. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Bennington and earned a B.S. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. In Memoriam: Sister Anne O'Connell, SC. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. Peter & Paul Parish, Norwich Conn., and was Headmistress and teacher at the Kowak Catholic Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, East Africa. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. and earned a B.A. From 1971-79 she served as President of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield and from 1979-1993 as President of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. They trace their roots from LePuy, France (1650), arriving in Philadelphia in 1847. 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. She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. Check out an array of spirituality resources. She transferred into the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1974. Entered into eternal life on May 27, 2022, at the age of 89 years, celebrating 72 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. in administration from North Adams State College. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. Ever gracious, kind, and gentle, Betty, Sister Marie Ancilla has gone home to her God with hands full of blessings both those she gave and those she was for others. 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. She soon became the chairperson of that department as well as a Student Advisor. 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. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. ; her niece Patricia Jerwick (John) of Hagerstown, Maryland; and her sister-in-law Sally Nolan of North Adams. Among Sisters teaching assignments were Christ the King School in Rutland; St. Michaels School, Brattleboro; St. Marys School in Fair Haven; St. Anthonys School in White River Junction and St. Stanislaus School in West Rutland. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. 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. 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. . She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ died peacefully on February 22, 2023 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Marian Niemann, who passed away on January 1, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. We commend Sister St. Joseph to your prayers. Sister Edna lived her life with love, prayer, grace, compassion, dignity, gentle strength, and faithfulness to her calls as a nurse and a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy-three years. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Joyce MacDonald of OFallon, Illinois. She earned a B.A. Daily Reflection. Weve updated the security on the site. A beloved member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Boston for 71 years, and of the Bethany Community in Framingham, died Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Bethany . She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. She was predeceased by her sister Rita Jette. Sister served at Christ the King School, Rutland as teacher and as resource aide for nearly thirty years. She was graduated from Cathedral High School and earned an A.B. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. Her final teaching assignment was at Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for twenty-three years. On an extremely hot summer day, the humble shepherd Gaspard Ricard was parched with thirst. from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister-in-law Cecilia Loudon of Holyoke and a niece and nephews and their families. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Worcester. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her brother Frank Tiberii of Charlton, Mass., her sisters Katherine Tiberii of North Smithfield, RI, and Carol Kiwak of Wells, ME and many nieces and nephews. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. 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. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. From the Founding Community of Wichita. 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. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland and moved to Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke in 2005. Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. She ministered in the Worcester Diocese as Pastoral Minister at St. Paul Human Services, Providence Nursing Home and St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, all in Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.A. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught at St. Louis, Webster and St. Mary, Southbridge. 280 were here. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. Her poem about the one hundred one windows of the retreat center serves as evidence of her romance with language. of pancreatic cancer. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9:15 to 10:15 with a prayer service at 10:15. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. May they rest in peace. . Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michael's Cathedral Parish, Springfield. 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. Sister Helene then resided at Fontbonne Convent in Milton Mass. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. Anna spoke out against injustice at the School of the Americas in Georgia, stood with the migrant workers in North Carolina and with the people of El Salvador. Her native parish was Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheltenham and she taught at Archbishop Ryan High School since 1988. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland and a M.A. Please reset your password. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30. We, and those who share our charism and mission, are motivated in all things by our profound love of God and our dear neighbors. Sr. Eileen Therese Fitchner, Motherhouse. We commend Sister Mary Cecil to your prayers. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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 was predeceased by her brother, Fr. October 6, 2018. She served as Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education at Sts. degree from Fordham University, New York, NY and an Ed.D. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. She spent many years at St. Marys School, Westfield, beginning in 1981 as a teacher in the elementary school, and serving as school secretary from 1988-2010. Sister James Bernard entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge in 1942. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. Joseph was a descendant . She was graduated from St. Mary High School, St. Albans, VT. She earned a B.S. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, two brothers and three sisters. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. Founded in 1650 in Le Puy, France, the Congregation of St. Joseph is a group of 14,000 Roman Catholic religious sisters. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. She then became Director of Religious Education at Holy Name Parish, Springfield and subsequently Consultant in Religious Education for the Diocese of Springfield. Sister St. Louis entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. Sr. Betty taught at St. Marys High School, Milford and St. Marys High School, Westfield, where she also served as Principal. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. 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. She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Sisters of St Joseph; Location. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. They loved you greatly in this life. In 2002, Sister James Francis was inducted into the Cathedral Prep Hall of Fame. Catherine, along with other faculty members, became immersed in womens history. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland and joined the retirement Community at Mt. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. 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 will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. A native of Milford, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Grace (Byrnes) Belforti. Share this story. Special characters are not allowed. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Estelle Santarpia, SSJ, of Milford, Mass., Susan Pavao of Fall River, Mass. We remember . She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister taught in Christ the King School and St. Peter School, Rutland, VT and at St. Mary School, Fair Haven, VT. She was at Sacred Heart School, Bennington, VT for close to 30 years, serving as teacher and also as Principal. Sister Alice Roberta Benzing, 101, ended her journey as a Sister of St. Joseph on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham, New York. Please try again later. Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa),73, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Providence, RI on February 26, 2020. Born in Buffalo . That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone. She earned a B.A. Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. Read more. SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . Albany; 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. 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. St. Joseph, (flourished 1st century ce, Nazareth, Galilee, region of Palestine; principal feast day March 19, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker May 1), in the New Testament, Jesus' earthly father and the Virgin Mary's husband. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Worcester. Sister Sheila was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. Sister Carol Brock. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. She did additional studies at Catholic University in Washington, DC. In the Diocese of Providence she taught in SacredHeartSchool, Pawtucket and St.Francis School, Warwick. Sister joined St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 1992 where she was the coordinator of the Retirement and Formation libraries. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. 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! The family of Joseph includes many more than just the sisters. She was predeceased by her brothers, Donald and John Farr. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. 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. and by her nephews, Robert Olson of West Newbury, Mass. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews, nieces and their families, including Kathleen Farr Gariepy of Florida, Maureen Farr Petruzella of Cheshire, Mass. 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. Sister Sally ministered in the Diocese of Allentown, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Catherine Leary (Kathleen James), 71, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died at Mercy Hospital, Springfield on May 10, 2015. and M.A. She earned an A.B. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). She earned both an A.B. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. In 1970 Sister Ann entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Paul Cathedral Parish, Worcester, Mass. 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. degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. We long to be known, not only from the outside but from within. All services for Sr. St. Louis will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, April 24th. Sister Claudette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass., from St. Theresa Parish, New Bedford in . #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. January 27, 2023. Born in Providence, R.I. she was the daughter of Walter F. and Margaret A. Sister James Francis served the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania as Assistant Superior and Councilor for Spiritual Life, and as Treasurer. Congregation of St. Joseph. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. She received an A.B. She spent the next 21 years at Elms College where she was both Director of Public Information and Director of Public Relations. Sister ministered in the Springfield Diocese as a teacher at Holy Trinity School, Greenfield; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and Holy Name School, Springfield; Sacred Heart School, and St. Jerome School, Holyoke and Annunciation School, Florence. 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint . 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. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters, including Sr. Ruth Dolores, SSJ. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sr. Helene is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews and several generations of grateful students. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. and Sacred Heart School in Gardner, Mass. Sister Mary Fidelis ministered during her nearly 69 years of religious life in Vermont, Arizona and Florida. This account has been disabled. "As a teacher of theology, she played an immeasurable role in her students faith formation. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She was 102 years old. She earned an A.B. From the Founding Community of La Grange. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, VT and at Bennington Catholic High School, Bennington. Sr. Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenfield in 1963. One of those approved appearances of St. Joseph occurred in Cotignac, France, on June 7, 1660. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Henry Blicharz, her sister Dorothy Blicharz and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. 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. All services for Sr. John Brigid will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday, December 9, 2016. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Posted August 31, 2021. She also served as pastoral minister in St. Teresa and in St. Thomas Parishes in Providence, RI and St. Mary Parish, Cashton, WI. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She served on the Congregations Vocation Team, as Coordinator of the SSJ Justice and Peace Office and in Congregational Administration on the SSJ Leadership Team. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. We commend Sister Mary Josephine to your prayers. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ died in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2023. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} She taught in the Diocese of Worcester in the following schools: St. Louis, Webster, Sacred Heart, Gardner, St. Mary, Milford and St. Peter High School in Worcester. We commend Sister Monica Marie to your prayers. She was predeceased by her sister, Sr. Ann Francis Burke, and by her brothers Joseph Lionel Burke and Joseph G. Jim Burke. 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. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. In 1999 she retired to St. Joseph Residence in Rutland, later moving to Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. 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. We have set your language to She earned an A.M.I at Assumption College, Worcester. A wake . Sister Julia was graduated from Mt. She was graduated from Searles High School and earned a B. She will be waked from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She earned an A.B. ; Brian Keefe of Feeding Hills, Mass. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. November 30, 2022 editor Framingham Senior Center Marcella O'Brien New England Telephone Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston St. Patrick Cemetery. This browser does not support getting your location. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. She graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass., and earned a B.A. Being petite, it was a challenging walk during winter, and she had to lean hard into the winds whipping off Lake Erie. All services for Sr. Annette Marie will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, March 2, 2018. The wake will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. 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. She earned an M.A. All services for Sr. Mary will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Monday, September 4, 2017. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. What we are called to do and how God calls us. Dale Anderson. She graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester. A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned an A.B. Sister Ann taught for a year at Bishop McVinney Catholic Elementary School, Providence, RI before working as director and counselor for Project Respond at CARE in Providence.