She earned a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris, France and a Doctor of Divinity from Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, Iowa. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. Sister Dorothy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River from St. Elizabeth Parish, Fall River in 1945 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the congregations merged in 1974. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee; a M.S. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Milford, Mass. Entered into eternal life on December 2, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. In her retirement Sister continued to offer her services in companion ministry. 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. degree from Rivier College, Nashua, N.H and a M.A. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. After her retirement in 2008 she continued to teach part-time through spring 2014. She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Services for Sr. Patricia Francis will take place in St. Michael Cathedral on Friday, December 28, 2018. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. All services for Sr. Clare will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Urgent needs call us to bold conversation and prophetic action. 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. 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. Sister was retired and lived at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. For several years she was the director of Summer Vacation School at Goose Bay Air Force Base, Labrador, Canada. 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. At her jubilee in 1978, her theme in both readings and music was, Here I am, Lord. Entered into eternal life on May 2, 2022, at the age of 85 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2003. THE WOMEN FROM the Sisters of St. Joseph were far from the only nuns to leave in the late 1960s. Sister Dianne taught science in the Pawtucket Catholic schools of the Diocese of Providence including Our Lady of Consolation School and St. Raphael Academy. 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 Elizabeth taught at Mt. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky, where she made her final vows in 1957. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. Please try again later. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters, Mary McCarthy of Portsmouth, RI, Barbara Murphy of Worcester, MA and Patricia Calhoun of Hollywood, FL and by several nieces and nephews. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Holy Family Schools, Springfield; in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Joseph, West Brookfield; St. Louis, Webster; St. Joseph, Leicester and Worcester Central Catholic Schools. Sister Ann was preceded in death by her brothers John and Joseph Mungovan and her sisters Elizabeth Millus, Mary Seil and Marguerite Eastwood. Or make your donation by check: Born in New York City on . from Assumption College, Worcester. James T. Mulligan. and several nieces and nephews. 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. We are a community of Catholic women religious founded in 1650 France & came to Rochester in. from St. Louis de France Parish, Swansea in 1936 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady Fatima Parish, Worcester in 1956. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. Entered into eternal life on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89 years, celebrating 63 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister's ministry was in elementary and secondary education in New Jersey and Philadelphia. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Claudette Samson (Lucille Marie), (9/9/1937), beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died on February 4, 2023 at Heritage North Nursing Facility in Agawam, Mass. Their daily ride to Framingham became a prayerful event for them because they witnessed the sun rising. (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Congregational Chapter's Calls to Action 2013 page 8) . from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. Sister retired to Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Worcester. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Patrice (Rita) Moran, SSJ and by her brothers John Moran and Francis Moran. All services for Sr. Mary Cadigan will take place at Mont Marie on Wednesday, June 22. She was predeceased by her brother Eugene Hurley of Spencer, MA. 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. She also served as Pastoral Minister at St. Charles Parish. Sister Joyce was a science teacher, who loved the natural sciences, the outdoors . She was 97. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. Entered into eternal life on August 30, 2022, at the age of 93 years, celebrating 74 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. We remember . The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. She will be waked from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm with a prayer service at 12:45pm. Death year must be in the past. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. She was a member of the switchboard staff until 2014, continuing as a volunteer for pastoral services until the day of her death. and M.A. Pilot Media 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 Tel: 617-779-3780 She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned an A.B. She also served at the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland as faculty member, and Director of Admissions, 1964-65; Academic Dean, 1965-72; and in Public Relations and Development, 1978-82. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April Read More, Sister Geraldine Olon, SSJ, age 91, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 22, 2022. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister ministered as teacher at Immaculate Conception School and St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mark School and St. Charles School, Pittsfield. In her retirement she resided in Bennington, continuing her warm association with former students, colleagues and friends. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. For many years she was an instructor at St. Joseph Prep and St. Joseph Teachers' Institute in Fall River. For many years, Sr. Geraldine volunteered at Camp Pablo in Haverhill, nurturing children with muscular dystrophy with her good cooking and happy spirit. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother-in-law Anthony Conlin and by her nieces and nephews Kathy Conlin, Maureen Burns, Shelia Fitzgerald, Ellen Conlin Jackowski, Karen Conlin, Kate Sullivan, William McGurk, David McGurk, Raymond McGurk, Sharon Hood, Geraldine Vale and Barry McGurk, She also leaves several great 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. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. From 1971-1979 she served on the Executive Board of the Sisters of St. Joseph. In Memoriam: Sister Anne O'Connell, SC. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. For all burials after March 14, 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Columbarium, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Columbarium. Threaded through all of Barbaras ministries was the expression of her experience in writing. She earned a B.A. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. 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. degree from Assumption College, Worcester, MA. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. 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. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. Entered into eternal life on October 7, 2022, at the age of 93 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. 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. 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. Who We Are. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke. Sister Julia was graduated from Mt. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Services for Sr. Loretta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She worked at the Christian Education Center in Springfield and as curriculum coordinator for the Diocese of Springfield. For ten years she ministered in education in Kenya, East Africa. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. Sr. Veronica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from Holy Rosary Parish, Holyoke. She ministered in the Worcester Diocese as a teacher at St. Peter and St. Peter-Marian Schools and as a Pastoral Associate at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville. Sister Sally ministered in the Diocese of Allentown, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington. The Motherhouse is the heart of our Congregational life. ; Mary Blanchet of Indianapolis, Indiana; Michael Keefe of Gorham, Maine; John Keefe of Warren, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.Ed. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Please reset your password. 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. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, We remember . 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Entered into eternal life on January 16, 2023, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 67 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke, Mass. 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. in 1951 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. From the Founding Community of La Grange. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. Entered into eternal life on October 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation . Sister taught at St. Stephen School and the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester and St. Mary High School, Milford. 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