Sister Patricia Corkery filled our world with love. from Nova University. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. Copyright 2023. May they rest in peace. Sister ministered in the Springfield Diocese at Cathedral Grammar, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, St. Matthew and Holy Name Schools, Springfield, and St. Agnes School, Dalton. Urgent needs call us to bold conversation and prophetic action. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. She believed, for women, the path to equality stretched far ahead, and the journey had only begun. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She also taught at St. Leo High School in Ridgway, PA. Sister Jim, as many friends and former students affectionately knew her, began teaching at Cathedral Prep in the 1980s, and she continued teaching there for 32 years. 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. We commend Sister St. Joseph to your prayers. Services for Sr. Patricia Francis will take place in St. Michael Cathedral on Friday, December 28, 2018. Through our Mission Network, we work with and support a diverse array of ministries including three Catholic high schools; tutoring and literacy programs; spirituality centers; social service programs; spiritual . From 1989 to 2000 Sister ministered to the Sisters at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky, where she made her final vows in 1957. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. 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. and a M.A. These included records of the various orphanages, homes and other residences run by the Sisters of St . The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. We are a community of Catholic women religious founded in 1650 France & came to Rochester in. Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. Teaching assignments for Sister Marie included Sacred Heart, Pittsfield; St. Lucys, Middletown, R.I.; Prout Memorial High School, Wakefield, R.I.; and Our Lady of Hope, Springfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Sister Madeline entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1958 from St. Joseph Parish, Charlton, 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. Mary Academy, Burlington, VT, and earned a B.S. 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. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30. 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. Work was also a value to Mary Teresa, as a teenager and as she lived into the winter of her life. Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, dies at 85, Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, who ministered for 45 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 92. She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Her teaching positions included Holy Trinity School, Greenfield and St. Peter's School, Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister Betty entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Immaculate Conception Parish, Worcester in 1951. and several nieces and nephews. Born in Buffalo . Her early education was at St. Stephen School; she graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1936. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Milford. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. She will be waked from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm with a prayer service at 12:45pm. Sister ministered in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher in Our Lady of Hope, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, West Springfield; Annunciation, Florence; and St. Joseph, North Adams. She died Feb. 4, 2022, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky. Joseph 2. . She graduated from South High School, Worcester. Information about former SSJ students and deceased Sisters Sister Janet DiPasquale, Executive Secretary, 716-759-6454 x230, jdipasqaule@ssjbuffalo.org . All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. In 1992 she founded CityArts for Youth, Providence and co-founded the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in 2001. Entered into eternal life on January 25, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 76 years of religious life; 28 in the Sisters of Notre Dame and 48 in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Born in St. Albans, VT she was the daughter of William and Frances (Frost) Blackburn. His flask . Sister Richard Maria received her early education at St. Louis School, Webster and was graduated from St. Louis High School in 1940. Sister Mary Lou taught one year at Cathedral Grammar School, Springfield, before beginning her graduate studies in biology. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. 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. Funeral services were celebrated and livestreamed Jan. 18 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. She also served at Montessori School of the Angels in Westport, MA. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.Ed. Sister Marion ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Joseph School, North Adams; as teacher and principal at St. Mary School, Northampton and as principal at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke; she was a teacher in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph (Hazard Memorial) School, Newport and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Stephen High School, Worcester and St. Mary, Southbridge. She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More May 22, 1932 December 20, 2021 Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by many friends. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. from Boston College. The daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late Sister Mary Ganly, S.S.J., she is survived by a cousin, Joanne Grasso as well as members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. in 1947. Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester. This account has been disabled. She graduated from Barre High School and earned a B.A. Sister Mary Cadigan, (Joseph Mary), 79, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Springfield on June 17, 2016. 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. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. . In modern times the Congregation has focused on opposing the death penalty, promoting environmentalism, and criticizing immigration law in the U.S. For ten years she ministered in education in Kenya, East Africa. Remembering Sister Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ, Remembering Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ, Remembering Sister Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ, Remembering Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ, Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ, Remembering Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky, CSJ, Remembering Sister Jean Marie Miller, CSJ, Remembering Sister Rose Adrian Peukert, CSJ, We, and those who share our charism and mission. 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. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. She was predeceased by her siblings William Herbert Graves, Maurice Bernard Graves, John Terrence Graves, Patricia Ann Thomas, and Janet Irene Graves. We seek to build communities and bridge divides between people. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Mary Beatrice is survived by several generations of nieces, nephews and dear cousins. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. Among the many honors which Sister Mary received were: the Pynchon Award, presented by the Advertising Club of Springfield; the National Human Relations Award by the Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; the Via Veritatis Medal, presented by Elms College; and Chevalier dans lOrdre des Palmes Academiques from the Government of France. 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. degree from Fordham University, New York, NY and an Ed.D. As a Sister of Saint Joseph, Sister Frances Antoinette devoted her life in whole-hearted, compassionate love and service to others. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. They ran a number of children's homes in New South Wales as well as Catholic schools, throughout New South Wales. She served as a teacher at schools in the Diocese of Springfield including Our Lady of Hope, Holy Family and Holy Name in Springfield, and taught for19 years at Cathedral High School. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Eleanor Dooley, SSJ of Holyoke and by many nieces and nephews. She served as secretary in various diocesan agencies including Catholic Charities, St. Michael Cemetery Services and Open Window Bookstore. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. They trace their roots from LePuy, France (1650), arriving in Philadelphia in 1847. After her retirement in 1997, she worked in the Mont Marie Development Office as an assistant. Sr. Roberta found great joy in her passion for Earth Justice Ministry as a coordinator of the SSJ Ecology Committee. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. 222 N. 17th Street The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. She was predeceased by her siblings Raymond, John, William and Mildred McGurk and Mary Conlin. Sister Therese ministered in the Dioceses Allentown, Clearwater and Trenton, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sister Dianne was preceded in death by her parents. Sister T endeared herself to faculty, students, and parents alike because of her sincere dedication to all who comprised the school community. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 222 N. 17th Street 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. Albany Province. 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. 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). Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. We have set your language to She was a Clinical Instructor at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are a congregation of Catholic sisters. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. She graduated from St Jerome High School, Holyoke. All services for Sr. Mary will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Monday, September 4, 2017. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. on October 13, 2015. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow in Mont Marie Chapel at 11:30 a.m. with burial in Mont Marie Cemetery. She earned an A.B. 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. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister Norma taught in Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke; St. Joseph School, North Adams; and Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. From the Founding Community of La Grange. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Helene Gajda of North Adams, her brother John Gould of Williamstown, Mass. All services for Sr. St. Louis will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, April 24th. Daily Reflection. Sister Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1965 from Holy Name Parish, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Marie was scheduled to celebrate her 50th anniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph on Sept. 13 with the other members of her party. She especially cherished the time spent with them and the sense of real community that they provided. 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. Sister taught in the following schools: St. Michael, Ocean Grove, St. Joseph, New Bedford, and Blessed Sacrament, Fall River. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. and Sacred School, Pittsfield, Mass. The names of hundreds of deceased Sisters of St. Joseph are listed on plaques at Mont Marie in Holyoke, the order's motherhouse. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network. For over 20 years she served as a guidance counselor at Cathedral High School, Springfield and staffed the Social Studies Resource Center there. Please join us in prayer for these recently deceased members of our Congregation: Faithful God, grant our Sisters and Associates everlasting peace. She also taught at Holyoke Catholic High School before becoming Principal of St. Matthew School, Indian Orchard. We have been in Toronto since 1851. Sister Anne brought her enthusiastic spirit and personal warmth to the hundreds of students she greeted each day and to the families whose joys and sorrows she willingly embraced. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. 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. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. 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. In addition to her parents, Sister was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard, Joseph, and Pfc. Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen), 89, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 70 years, died at Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. Nine deaths were linked . Sister Patricia Francis taught in the Diocese of Springfield at St. Mary School in Pittsfield and then taught first grade at Holy Name School in Springfield from 1947 to 1967. She was on the staff of the College of Our Lady of the Elms' Alumnae Library from 1979-2002; continuing as a volunteer after her retirement. Pennsylvania, She was a member of the faculty at the College of Our Lady of the Elms since 1958. Among Sister Louises teaching assignments were the following schools: St. Stephen, Worcester, Sacred Heart, Holyoke, Holy Family, Springfield, Sacred Heart, Pawtucket, RI, St. Mary, Southbridge. St. Joseph Academy (1906-1947) and for College . She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. She attended Mary Washington College, University of Virginia and graduated from The College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Adrienne Bagnall of Wilmington, N.C., Rita Van Houten of Orlando, Fla., Jon Van Houten of Easthampton, Mass., and Steven Van Houten of Jaffrey, N.H. Nations are called . A wake service will be held at 10:00 a.m. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. 2104 or e-mail . degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, a M.Ed. Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. 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. For past death information, . She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ. The wake will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Convent Ave., Rutland. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.A. She earned an A.B. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland and joined the retirement Community at Mt. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Yarmouth, Theresa Rivest of Ludlow, Mary Lou Krause of So. . from Framingham State University, a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from Campion Renewal Center, Weston, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Center for Religious Development, Cambridge. 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There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. Entered into eternal life on January 25, 2022, at the age of 85 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sister Dianne leaves to cherish her memory her dear friend Sr. Patricia Rahaim, many faithful colleagues and friends, several generations of grateful students and the caring staff at Steere House in Providence, RI. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. June 15, 2017. . PHILADELPHIA, PA Sister Frances Antoinette Engler died in a tragic traffic accident on Thursday, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia announced "with great sadness." Sister Frances . From 1971-76 Sr. Sheila had the rank of Airman Basic in the Massachusetts Air National Guard, serving in the medical dispensary at Barnes Municipal Airport, Westfield, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She also served as pastoral minister in St. Teresa and in St. Thomas Parishes in Providence, RI and St. Mary Parish, Cashton, WI. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several cousins, grandnieces and their families. Grant them eternal rest, . All services for Sr. Mary Lou will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke, Mass. For several years she was the director of Summer Vacation School at Goose Bay Air Force Base, Labrador, Canada. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nieces, Noreen Lagimonier of Holyoke, Kathleen Phillips of So. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Patricia is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. She served in Team Ministry at St. Michaels Parish in Providence beginning in 1982 and has continued there for more than three decades. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Worcester. degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. She was also a member of the support staff at Mont Marie. We commend Sister Monica Marie to your prayers. Catholic teaching about the dignity of life calls us to oppose torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty; to prevent genocide and attacks against noncombatants; to oppose racism; and to overcome poverty and suffering. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. She earned a B.A. Sister Conway entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1944 from St. Peter Parish, Rutland, Vermont. She earned a B.A. A light lunch will be served to all in attendance between the wake and the funeral. Before her death in 1916 . Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her.