The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. Sister Mary Dooley entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA from St. Philip Parish, Grafton, MA. She graduated from South High School, Worcester. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. 17 nuns from Sisters of Charity in Convent Station have died during 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). Read more. Sister served at Christ the King School, Rutland as teacher and as resource aide for nearly thirty years. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. Dean, of Marston Mills, MA and by many nieces and nephews and their families. Sister Dianne taught science in the Pawtucket Catholic schools of the Diocese of Providence including Our Lady of Consolation School and St. Raphael Academy. Sister Anna James taught in the schools of the Springfield Diocese in Sacred Heart, Holyoke, St. Joseph, North Adams, and St. Mary, Northampton; in the Worcester Diocese in St. Louis, Webster and in the Providence Diocese in Sacred Heart, Pawtucket. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland, Vermont. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught in St. Louis School, Webster. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Office - 4975 Strickler Road Clarence, NY 14031 Tel - (716) 759-6454 Doree McGinty, Executive Assistant, x100, . She served as secretary at the Diocesan Religious Education Office, Springfield. In her retirement Sister continued to offer her services in companion ministry. Sister Conway was a charter member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and played cello also with the CVPSC orchestra and the Sisters of St. Joseph Orchestra. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Cusack was raised in the Anglican church, but converted to Catholicism in 1858. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Entered into eternal life on April 7, 2022, at the age of 102 years, celebrating 87 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. 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. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 am. She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. 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. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. March 3 Reflection God who loves us knows us. The daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late Sister Mary . Or make your donation by check: 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. ; Brian Keefe of Feeding Hills, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Jean McDermott of Hartford, CT. and by several nieces and nephews and their children, for whom she continues to be a source of strength, inspiration and comfort. She believed, for women, the path to equality stretched far ahead, and the journey had only begun. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. She also pursued further studies in mathematics at Boston College, Fordham University, University of Massachusetts and Purdue University. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. She retired in West Springfield in 1996. Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. She spoke out wherever the dear neighbor suffered. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. 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 also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sisters of St. Joseph of Tipton 1888-2012 Sister Ann was preceded in death by her brothers John and Joseph Mungovan and her sisters Elizabeth Millus, Mary Seil and Marguerite Eastwood. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. She also served at Montessori School of the Angels in Westport, MA. 1 of 3. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. In 2004 she became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center, Holyoke. ; her niece Patricia Jerwick (John) of Hagerstown, Maryland; and her sister-in-law Sally Nolan of North Adams. She was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to God, the community, and to the students of Archbishop Ryan. 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. Check out an array of spirituality resources. Sister Sheila entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from Christ the King Parish, Rutland in 1960 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. We remember . Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1940. November 30, 2022 editor Framingham Senior Center Marcella O'Brien New England Telephone Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston St. Patrick Cemetery. Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ. Sister Louise Thomas became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community at Mont Marie in 2008, and more recently resided at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. There were 180,000 nuns in the United States in 1965, according to Georgetown University's Center . 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. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. Sister also served as a Police Commissioner for the city of Springfield, Mass. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9:15 to 10:15 with a prayer service at 10:15. 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. She earned an A.B. 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 2005, Sr. Bette began her ministry at East Catholic High School, Manchester Conn. serving for two years as interim principal and until very recently as coordinator of the school's mentoring program. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. ; William Nolan (Brenda) of Clarksburg, Mass. 9 deaths at Latham convent tied to the coronavirus - Times Union Michael Jaye Dyer Obituary | Star Tribune 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. We commend Sister Rosalie to your prayers. Pilot Media 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 Tel: 617-779-3780 Martino Hall-Chestnut Hill College. from Assumption College, Worcester. June 15, 2017. Their daily ride to Framingham became a prayerful event for them because they witnessed the sun rising. 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 taught in the following schools: St. Michael, Ocean Grove, St. Joseph, New Bedford, and Blessed Sacrament, Fall River. Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Rutland, VT on July 23, 2016. An educator in the Springfield diocesan schools throughout her life, Sister Gill taught at Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke and Annunciation, Florence. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sr. Roberta is survived by her brothers Thomas and his wife Dianne and Francis Mulcahy and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. Sister Annette taught at St. Jean Baptiste, St. Roch, and Blessed Sacrament Schools in Fall River; St. Louis de France, Swansea; St. Josephs, New Bedford; St. Thereses, New Bedford; and also at St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River. Her poem about the one hundred one windows of the retreat center serves as evidence of her romance with language. She will be waked from 9:00 to 10:30 with a prayer service at 10:00. She was 97. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Worcester. Among Sisters teaching assignments were: St. Joseph School, Cherry Valley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Springfield, Sacred Heart School, Gardner, Cathedral High School, Springfield, St. Peter Marion High School, Worcester, Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke, and St. Joseph High School, North Adams. Sr. Judith also did pastoral work at Our Lady of Hope Parish for many years, and served as the Director of the Diocesan Renew Program, Director of Jericho Homes in Holyoke and Director of the Office of Pastoral Ministry for the Diocese of Springfield. We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, are a Roman Catholic congregation of women founded in France around 1650. THE WOMEN FROM the Sisters of St. Joseph were far from the only nuns to leave in the late 1960s. They loved you greatly in this life. 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. They strive to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, to live simply and act for justice. Sister Dominic Marie received her early education at St. Mary School, Milford and was graduated from St. Mary High School. 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 a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. She earned a B.A. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. and M.A. She graduated from St Jerome High School, Holyoke. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. Sister Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Judith is survived by her sister, Roberta LaRose, her brother, William and his wife JoAnn, six cherished nieces, several grand nephews and a grand niece. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. She was graduated from Bellows Falls High School. During her retirement, she continued to tutor students and serve in the Diocesan vocation ministry. (formerly Sister Mary Richard), age 95, died Jan. 11 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. From the Founding Community of Medaille at Wichita. 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. in 2002. 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. Who We Are. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J. on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.Ed. continue God's mission by immersing themselves in the midst of life to empower others and bring hope. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her nephews David Barry of Florida and James Barry of Georgia and by her niece, Judith Bowen of East Dorset, VT. She also leaves her friend and caretaker of many years, Doris Maguire and her family of Bennington, VT. She served as secretary in various diocesan agencies including Catholic Charities, St. Michael Cemetery Services and Open Window Bookstore. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother John E. Leary. in administration from North Adams State College. 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. 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 ministered in the Appalachia Child Development Program in Lancaster, KY. We commend Sister Monica Marie to your prayers. on Monday, January 21, 2019. from Boston College. The Motherhouse is the heart of our Congregational life. In the late sixties, early seventies, Rita, like some other sisters at that time, began to work in the courts, advocating for and supporting adolescents who were having difficulty navigating home and school. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} Approximately 340 Sisters of Saint Joseph gathered in Martino Hall on October 6, 2018 for the Congregational Fall Assembly. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Information about former SSJ students and deceased Sisters Sister Janet DiPasquale, Executive Secretary, 716-759-6454 x230, jdipasqaule@ssjbuffalo.org . Born in New York City on . Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. All Rights Reserved. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of St. Joseph Administrative Offices, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. We commend Sister Maureen to your prayers. Sister Anne, formerly Sister Joseph Marian, was born April 25, 1936, in the Bronx. Albany Province. and M.A. She served her many students with great attention over the years. Sister served in Diocesan Ministry at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield and for many years served on the diocesan staff at the Bishops Residence. She earned an A.B. Sister of St. Joseph dies at 97 - Catholic Philly Obituaries - Franciscan Sisters Of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) Among Sisters teaching assignments were: in the Diocese of Springfield, Holy Rosary High School, Holyoke and St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield; in the Diocese of Worcester, Sacred Heart Academy; and in the Diocese of Providence, St. Catherine Academy, Newport. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 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. 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. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. Please click on the links to view pictures and obituaries (where available). In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow.