There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. From the Founding Community of La Grange. She attended Case High School in Swansea and graduated from Novitiate High School, Fall River. Born in Springfield, Mass. degree and a M.Ed. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. on August 27, 2011. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. 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. Sister entered the Sisters of St Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish, Easthampton. A woman of courage! At her jubilee in 1978, her theme in both readings and music was, Here I am, Lord. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Sister Joseph Anne entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1936 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. on October 13, 2015. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee and an M.A.T. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life. Please reset your password. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. 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 was 98. . degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT and an M.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. For further information, you may contact Sr. Lynne Anne at. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.Ed. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. Marys life was not always easy. Sister Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother, John Cadigan of Holyoke and by several nephews and nieces and their families. degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in French Literature from Assumption College, Worcester. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her sister-in-law Virginia Ginger Sullivan of Worcester and by many nephews and nieces and their families. There is a problem with your email/password. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. 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. She was pastoral assistant at St. Clement Church, Plaquemine, LA and later ministered in Senior Services at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine where she worked until a few months before her death. 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. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. Entered into eternal life on January 4, 2023, at the age of 92 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. Sister taught at St. Stephen School and the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester and St. Mary High School, Milford. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | P.O. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. She served on many College committees and was the faithful faculty advisor to the Alumni Association. of pancreatic cancer. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia's sponsored works include: Academy Village; Bethlehem Village; Cecilian Village; Chestnut Hill College; Mount Saint Joseph Academy; Norwood-Fontbonne Academy; Saint Joseph by-the-Sea Retreat House; Saint Joseph Villa; Saint Joseph Village; SSJ Neighborhood Center; and the SSJ Welcome Center. 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. In 1997, records of the Sisters of St Joseph were transferred to MacKillop Family Services. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by many friends. - 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 . In the Diocese of Worcester she taught in St. Louis School, Webster. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. ; William Nolan (Brenda) of Clarksburg, Mass. She served in Team Ministry at St. Michaels Parish in Providence beginning in 1982 and has continued there for more than three decades. 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. The Sisters of Saint Joseph Chestnut Hill Philadelphias mission is "to live and work so that all people may be united with God and with one another.". 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. Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. In addition to engaging in her formal ministries, Sister Catherine earned the title of Master Weaver from the Hill Institute, Florence, MA and received numerous awards for her work. She also established 13 diocesan learning centers to help children with special learning needs receive training in religious education. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. degree and an M.A. All services for Sr. James Bernard will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Please remember our deceased sisters, and all who have been called home by God. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several nieces and nephews. from Boston College. She also served as clerk/receptionist at the Tri-Valley Elder Care Center, Uxbridge, Mass. She was a member of the faculty and administration at the former St. Joseph College in Bennington, VT and served as President from 1966-70. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke, Mass. There were 180,000 nuns in the United States in 1965, according to Georgetown University's Center . 9 nuns died of Covid-19 at a New York convent in December. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. and Carol Farr Chalifoux of Indiana. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. She was graduated from St. Mary High School. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. 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. 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. Please click on the links to view pictures and obituaries (where available). In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Eleanor Dooley, SSJ of Holyoke and by many nieces and nephews. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland, Vermont. ; Brian Keefe of Feeding Hills, Mass. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. 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. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister Alice Roberta Benzing, 101, ended her journey as a Sister of St. Joseph on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Josephs Provincial House in Latham, New York. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00. from Heed University, Florida. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She served as teacher, Director and Principal of the Montessori School in Fall River. from Assumption College, Worcester. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. 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. 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. Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her. Albany Province. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, E. Anne Reilley of Westfield. She spent the next 21 years at Elms College where she was both Director of Public Information and Director of Public Relations. 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 Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. She will be waked from 2:30 4:30 with a prayer service at 3:30. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Paul, James, John, Donald and Robert and her sisters Mary Thompson, Joanne Dacey and Margaret Bolduc. She served as Coordinator of Mt. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. ", "We hold in prayer all who are impacted by this accident, including all Sisters of Saint Joseph, the sisters of her local community, Christ the King Convent in Philadelphia, the driver involved, the Archbishop Ryan High School community, and all those who knew and loved Sister Frances. Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Rutland, VT on July 23, 2016. Philadelphia, PA 19103, PREVIOUS: Father John Harkins, retired pastor, dies at 81, NEXT: Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. This account has been disabled. Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter! 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. She attended Mary Washington College, University of Virginia and graduated from The College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland. She also ministered for many years in the Spanish Apostolate in Holyoke in pastoral work and religious education, as a teacher of homeless children in Falmouth and in Greenhouse Management at New Alchemy Institute, Falmouth. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia from 1849 to March 14, 1980. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. and earned a B.A. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. October 6, 2018. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. From 1971 to 1981 Sister served in missions in Kenya, East Africa. Weve updated the security on the site. New South Wales The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are a religious order of women, originally founded in South Australia in 1866, by Sister Mary MacKillop. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady Fatima Parish, Worcester in 1956. She served the Diocese of Providence for many years at St. Lucy School, Middletown, and St. Joseph School, Newport and ministered among the people of St. Thomas Parish, Providence for 37 years, from 1976 until her retirement in 2013. Janet Fleischhacker CSJ. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. and M.A. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. Sister James Francis educated thousands of students in the Catholic tradition throughout the Erie Diocese. 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 1999 she retired to St. Joseph Residence in Rutland, later moving to Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. 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. 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. St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph Prep. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Holyoke and Stella Brown of Chicopee. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. 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. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge and earned an A.B. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Serves all persons without distinction. The spirituality of the Sisters of Saint Joseph is a basic Gospel call to. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Brigid parish in Meadville on August 31, 1947, and professed her final vows on August 15, 1953. degree there in 1957. She was a spiritual director, offering private direction, programs and retreats, often in conjunction with Mercy Center at Madison, Madison, Conn. An accomplished potter, Sister Catherine was a member of Wesleyan Potters in Connecticut; she was to become President of the organization in the near future. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. Entered into eternal life on October 25, 2022, at the age of 100 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. May they be at home in Your Presence for time and eternity. Sister earned a B.A. May her reward be truly a heavenly feast to rival that of Isaiahs! As a Sister of Saint Joseph, Sister Frances Antoinette devoted her life in whole-hearted, compassionate love and service to others. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. Joseph was a descendant . She retired in 2000. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. 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. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. During her retirement, she continued to tutor students and serve in the Diocesan vocation ministry. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. She earned her BS degree at Nazareth College, Rochester, N.Y. We, and those who share our charism and mission, are motivated in all things by our profound love of God and our dear neighbors. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Share, email, print, bookmark SOURCE reports. 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. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. The following Sisters of St. Joseph will be remembered in a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Church, 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Sister retired in 1996. 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 graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Joseph Parish, Auburn in 1941. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. 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. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. She was predeceased by her Sisters Beatrice Marie Chretien, Louise Marie Vick, and by her brothers Frank Esdras Poitras, Louis Joseph Poitras, and Joseph Henri Poitras. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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.". degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Throughout the years she remained active in professional associations of teachers of French and of debate coaches. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. After her retirement in 1997, she worked in the Mont Marie Development Office as an assistant. Sister Joyce was 86 years old and had spent 66 of those years as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 681 were here. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. Sr. Sheila became a resident of St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland. She also served as Pastoral Minister at St. Charles Parish. The monthly More Update shares the ongoings of CSJ & Sponsored Ministries. 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. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. Sister Dianne graduated from Cathedral High School 64 and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Holy Family Parish in Springfield in 1964. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Francis Dooley. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on the same day at 1:30. 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 entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. 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. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. She graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester, earned an A.B. A light lunch will be served to all in attendance between the wake and the funeral. Sister Ann was preceded in death by her brothers John and Joseph Mungovan and her sisters Elizabeth Millus, Mary Seil and Marguerite Eastwood. She earned a B.A. 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. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} She was a dedicated Prep Rambler fan and attended numerous sporting events to root for her team. While at Prep, she could often be seen walking to Gannon University, where she also taught. All services for Sr. Mary Lou will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke, Mass. . Sister Mary taught at St. Pauls, Blackstone, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Holy Family Schools in Springfield and at St. Mary Grammar School, Westfield.