We long to be known, not only from the outside but from within. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Maureen Broughan, SSJ of Holyoke and Mary Winchell of Glen Ridge, NJ; by her brothers John W. Broughan of Newport, RI and William Broughan of Greenbrae, CA; and by six nieces and nephews and six grandnieces and nephew. She earned an A.B. She earned her BS degree at Nazareth College, Rochester, N.Y. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She graduated from South High School, Worcester. She also served on the staff of the Mission Office of the Sisters of Providence, Holyoke. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ died on January 28, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. 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. CatholicPhilly.com ; Kathy Keefe of Catskill, NY, and Angela Leslie Keefe of Sydney, Australia. In her retirement she resided at Mount St. Joseph, Rutland and then Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister, Annette Cantin and several loving nieces and nephews. on Monday, January 21, 2019. Entered into eternal life on September 5, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 73 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She spent 32 years, 1979-2011, at the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, where she served as a reader services assistant in the Alumnae Library. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. We commend Sister Mary Josephine to your prayers. Sister Mary Dooley retired to Mont Marie St. Joseph residence in 2003 and entered Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2004. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Nations are called . She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} She received an A.B. Over the years the many grants which she received, totaling over $750,000, made it possible for students to collaborate with her on research which they conducted during the summer and the academic year. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Sheila is survived by her twin brother Michael, her brother Kevin and her sisters Catherine Priest, Maureen Henderer and Brenda Weiss and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. We commend Sister Loretta Ann to your prayers. The Community of St. Joseph is made up of people joined together in the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, that all may be one. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. 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 addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by two nieces, Adrienne and Lillian Jette. 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. degree and an M.A. Sister Dorothea Newell, 85, the 10th superior general of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, died Saturday, April 27, after a long illness at St. Joseph Villa in Flourtown. 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 entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. She served as librarian and instructor at Divine Heart Seminary, Donaldson, Texas in the early seventies. 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. 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. 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 . Sr. Patricia was an avid sportswoman, having worked in the Rutland Recreation Department for 18 years prior to entering the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Burlington as a teacher at St. Peter and at Christ the King Schools in Rutland; St. Mary School, Fair Haven and at St. Michael's School, Brattleboro where she served as teacher and as principal. The post had garnered more than 500 comments on Friday from people sharing how the Sister had influenced their lives. on October 13, 2015. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, Milford. in 2002. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews, nieces and their families, including Kathleen Farr Gariepy of Florida, Maureen Farr Petruzella of Cheshire, Mass. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. . In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Loretta is survived by two nieces and a nephew. degree from Rivier College, Nashua, N.H and a M.A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. click here or at right to view or download. Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michael's Cathedral Parish, Springfield. 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. The statement added, "Sister Frances Antoinette will be remembered for a life well-lived, her enthusiasm for teaching, and her remarkable sense of humor. 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 several cousins and their families. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sister Janice Molloy, SSJ of West Springfield and Kathleen Molloy of Holyoke, as well as by several nieces and nephews. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. 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. Sister Dominic Marie received her early education at St. Mary School, Milford and was graduated from St. Mary High School. Areas of Presence: Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Chicago and La Grange Park, Illinois; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Crookston and the Twin Cities, Minnesota; Tipton, Indiana; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; and Kyoto and Matsusaka, Japan. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee and an M.A.T. St. Joseph Academy (1906-1947) and for College . Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Born in Providence, R.I. she was the daughter of Walter F. and Margaret A. Sister also did graduate work at Tufts University and the University of Ottawa, Canada. She received her early education at Sacred Heart School, Worcester and was graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1934. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. She earned an A.S. from Bristol Community College and a B.A. She was graduated from St. Jerome High School, Holyoke and earned a B.A. Full obituaries for each Sister may be found at www.mcgorray-hanna.com. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. All services for Sr. Annette Marie will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, March 2, 2018. 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. Dean, of Marston Mills, MA and by many nieces and nephews and their families. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester is a community of over 250 Roman Catholic women religious. Margaret loved all things spiritual and she was a true seeker of God. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) -- As Covid-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in the United States, the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham. Sr. Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenfield in 1963. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Ed. She earned a B.A. 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. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. She served as Coordinator of Mt. Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sister taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield at Our Lady of Hope and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Springfield; Holy Trinity, Greenfield; St. Joseph, North Adams and Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke; in the Diocese of Providence at Sacred Heart, Pawtucket and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Paul, Blackstone, St. Louis, Webster and St Peter-Marian, Worcester. She served on the Congregations Vocation Team, as Coordinator of the SSJ Justice and Peace Office and in Congregational Administration on the SSJ Leadership Team. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. and Sacred Heart School in Gardner, Mass. Sister Ann was preceded in death by her brothers John and Joseph Mungovan and her sisters Elizabeth Millus, Mary Seil and Marguerite Eastwood. The engraved brick/pavers offer a meaning and lasting way to pay tribute. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. We commend Sister Brigetta to your prayers. Sister Sally ministered in the Diocese of Allentown, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington. Sister Cecile served as teacher at St. Rochs, St. Jean Baptiste, and St. Matthew Schools, all in Fall River; St. Joseph School and St. Marys Home, both in New Bedford; St. Michael School, Ocean Grove and St. Joseph School, Vinton, LA. lease pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Jean Jane Marie Miller, CSJ, who passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. Entered into eternal life on June 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 80 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. The wake will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She died Feb. 4, 2022, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky. 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. 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. In 2006, she also received a Papal Cross for exemplary work for the Church and the Pope. 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 taught in the Diocese of Worcester in the following schools: St. Louis, Webster, Sacred Heart, Gardner, St. Mary, Milford and St. Peter High School in Worcester. Entered into eternal life on December 24, 2022, at the age of 95 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She served in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School, Springfield as guidance counselor and also at Catholic Charities as a counselor. 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. They strive to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, to live simply and act for justice. 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). She was in the 76th year of her religious life. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. Sister Mary Cadigan, (Joseph Mary), 79, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Springfield on June 17, 2016. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Please remember our deceased sisters, and all who have been called home by God. A breakout of COVID-19 has infected the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham, where at least 13 nuns have died since Nov. 25. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. from Boston University and a Graduate Certificate in College Management from Harvard School of Business. Her early education was at St. Stephen School; she graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1936. ; and at St. Therese School, Conway, Arkansas. We seek to build communities and bridge divides between people. 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. Later in life, Sister also received education in nursing science, earning a LPN at Dean Vocational School, Holyoke, an Associate in Science in Nursing at Springfield Technical Community College, and a BSN at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. at St. Rose College, Albany, NY. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. Sr. Sheila became a resident of St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. 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. Sister Eileen taught at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke, St. Peter High School, Worcester, and Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket, RI early in her career and at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1954-1980. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. Sister Mary Fidelis ministered during her nearly 69 years of religious life in Vermont, Arizona and Florida. Thank you in advance! 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.