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. Sister was predeceased by her brother Richard Gould of Adams, Mass. 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. Sister Gertrude entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, having graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939 and Berkshire Business School in 1941. Sister entered the Sisters of St Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish, Easthampton. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. On April 29, 1989 he married Linda . She earned an A.B. 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. Peter & Paul Parish, Norwich Conn., and was Headmistress and teacher at the Kowak Catholic Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, East Africa. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Full obituaries for each Sister may be found at www.mcgorray-hanna.com. SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . Hers was a spirituality of waiting: accompanying the sisters in their last moments of life to their eternal life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, in Sister Thereses name would be appreciated. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sr. Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by several cousins, friends and several generations of grateful students. She served in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School, Springfield as guidance counselor and also at Catholic Charities as a counselor. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. In December . on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9:15 to 10:15 with a prayer service at 10:15. St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph Prep. 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 also did graduate work at Tufts University and the University of Ottawa, Canada. 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. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. A woman of courage! 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 served as secretary at the Diocesan Religious Education Office, Springfield. from 1993 to 1995. She died Feb. 4, 2022, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. All services for Sr. Mary Cadigan will take place at Mont Marie on Wednesday, June 22. She retired in 2000. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. Sister Helene then resided at Fontbonne Convent in Milton Mass. 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. A liturgy celebrating Sr. Shannon's life and ministry will be held on February 27, 2023, at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Provincial House, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, New York. She was graduated from Mt.St. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. She also served as clerk/receptionist at the Tri-Valley Elder Care Center, Uxbridge, Mass. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Invite you to the Spring Liturgy and Luncheon Sunday, April. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. She served in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Mary School, Southbridge, St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and at Sacred Heart, Gardner as Principal and as Pastoral Associate. From 1972 to 2017 Sister Ruth served at Holy Name Parish in Springfield as teacher for many years and as secretary for the religious education program. She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. Her native parish was Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheltenham and she taught at Archbishop Ryan High School since 1988. She gave it away, to God and others, unconditionally. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. 1 of 3. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. June 15, 2017. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. 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. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. January 27, 2023. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. 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. Congregation of St. Joseph. USA. A wake . Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. To use this feature, use a newer browser. and Sacred School, Pittsfield, Mass. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. 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. We are called by God, the Gospel and the Church to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion and to pursue . In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her brother James Martin and his wife Patricia, her sister Peggy Weber and her husband, John and seven nieces and nephews: Meghan Bracewell and her husband Patrick, Kerry Weber Lynch and her husband, Colm, Matthew Weber and his wife Nell, James Martin, II., Kaitlin Martin, Elizabeth Begley and her husband, Jeremiah, and Madeleine Martin. Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield in the following schools: Sacred Heart, Holyoke, St. Joseph, Pittsfield, St. Mary, Northampton, and Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for 21 years. 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. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2003. Her final teaching assignment was at Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for twenty-three years. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Entered into eternal life on February 17, 2022, at the age of 87 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. She graduated from Marianhill Central Catholic High School, Southbridge, Mass. 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. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. ; her niece, Yvonne Kozlowski of Milford and her nephews Edmund, Paul and Burton Cormier of Northbridge, Mass., Brooksville, Fla., and Bellingham, Mass., respectively. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. from Boston College. and several nieces and nephews. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Who We Are. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. degree in education from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland. July 31, 1954 February 4, 2022 Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Milford, Mass. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Joseph Parish, Auburn in 1941. In her retirement Sister continued to offer her services in companion ministry. This year, the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens is proud to honor 72 sisters and brothers who have collectively given 3,315 years of service to the Church and the people of God. 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. 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. There was a problem getting your location. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Ann is survived by her eight siblings: Eileen Swopes of Strafford, Missouri; James Keefe of Mattapoisett, Mass. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, Mass. degree in pastoral ministry from Emmanuel College, Boston. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. and M.A. and Sacred Heart School in Gardner, Mass. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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 also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. Search above to list available cemeteries. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Throughout the years she remained active in professional associations of teachers of French and of debate coaches. This account has been disabled. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister Emily entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Westfield. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and pursued graduate studies at Wellesley College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Rhode Island. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister Rose Adrian Peukert died on January 8, 2023 at St. Johns Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.A. Sr. Patricia was an avid sportswoman, having worked in the Rutland Recreation Department for 18 years prior to entering the Sisters of St. Joseph. Teaching assignments for Sr. Madeline included both St. Joseph Grammar and High School in Pittsfield, St. Joseph Grammar School, North Adams, and Cathedral High School, Springfield. (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Congregational Chapter's Calls to Action 2013 page 8) . Sister taught at St. Stephen School and the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester and St. Mary High School, Milford. 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. From the Founding Community of Wichita. She earned a B.A. She earned a B.S. Brief bios, photos and more are included in this special supplement of The Tablet. Sister Dominic Marie received her early education at St. Mary School, Milford and was graduated from St. Mary High School. She attended St. Peter School and graduated from Mt. 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. She spent her days making people happy. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. She graduated from South High School, Worcester. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 01104. 2104 or e-mail . We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. Sr. Karen Lyons (2/23/2022) and Sr. Delphine Kennedy (5/17/2022). Sister Frances Antoinette Engler entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1959. Sister earned a B.A. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. Since our first sisters gathered in 1650, our members have been called to do all things of which women are capable. The first sisters of our congregation arrived in St. Louis, Missouri in 1836, and we now have additional locations in St. Paul, Albany, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan and Peru. 280 were here. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. We're a member of The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, St. Albans, VT. She earned a B.S. God of time and eternity, help us look to the past with gratitude and to the future with hope. 39 56. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet reported a coronavirus outbreak in December at their convent near Albany. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. Upon learning of her passing, several folks reached out and credited her for teaching them the value and power of volunteerism.". For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. on August 27, 2011. 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. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Loretta is survived by two nieces and a nephew. Sister earned a B.A. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. from Assumption College, Worcester. St. Joseph Novitiate High School in Rutland, Vermont. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, a M.Ed. 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. 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. 716-649-1205 ext. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. She was predeceased by her brother John Nolan of North Adams and Sr. Therese Nolan of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister Dominica ministered to her community as cook for many years in St. Michael Convent, Brattleboro; St. Francis Convent, Bennington; St. Charles Convent, Bellows Falls and Mt. in 2002. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Teresa Moran, SSJ of Pittsfield, MA and by her brothers Joseph Moran and James Moran, both of Worcester, MA. in 1941. 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. Sister Grace Belforti, (Edward Anna), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, Mass. She earned an A.M.I at Assumption College, Worcester. from Assumption College, Worcester. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. Her light shined on all with whom she came in contact. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland. 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.