Services for Sr. Judith will take place at Mary Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd, in Springfield on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. In 1971 she joined the Mont Marie support staff where she provided invaluable service to the Congregation. She was predeceased by her siblings Raymond, John, William and Mildred McGurk and Mary Conlin. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rutland, VT. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. We commend Sister Rita Marie to your prayers. She later served as executive secretary to the president of the Congregation and administrative assistant in the Guidance Office of Mt. She earned a B.A. 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. 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. in 1947. degree from Regis College, Weston, MA. 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. How she loved her ministry. Sister served in the ministry of education in: St. Peter and Christ the King Schools in Rutland; St. Francis de Sales School in Bennington; St. Anthony School in White River Junction; St. Michael School in Brattleboro; St. Mary School in Fair Haven. For over 50 years her ministry was to provide service to her Sisters in community, first as cook and later as a certified nursing assistant. Share this story. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. She spent many years in Louisiana working with students with behavior disorders before becoming a pastoral assistant at St. Patrick Church, Ferriday, LA. She was predeceased by her siblings William Herbert Graves, Maurice Bernard Graves, John Terrence Graves, Patricia Ann Thomas, and Janet Irene Graves. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, Catherine M. Olson of Wrentham, Mass. She earned an A.B. Mary, like your namesake, you have blessed all those who have had the good fortune to know you. On an extremely hot summer day, the humble shepherd Gaspard Ricard was parched with thirst. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. and a M.A. Sister earned a B.A. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. She served as librarian and instructor at Divine Heart Seminary, Donaldson, Texas in the early seventies. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, Mass. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke, Mass. degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in French Literature from Assumption College, Worcester. The family of Joseph includes many more than just the sisters. 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She later graduated from Villa Maria College, Erie, in 1947 with a bachelors degree in English and went on to earn a masters degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, in 1958. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, Milford. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.Ed. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. St. Joseph Novitiate High School in Rutland, Vermont. Sister Joseph Anna Hine, (Dorothy), 94, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center on Holyoke, Mass. She ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher in Springfield at Cathedral Grammar School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School; in Holyoke at Blessed Sacrament School, and Sacred Heart Elementary School and in Pittsfield at St. Mary of the Morning Star School. from Boston College. Nations are called . Born in Springfield, Mass. July 15, 1922 - March 3, 2021. Previous to that, she ministered in the schools of the Diocese as a teacher at Holy Trinity, Greenfield and Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke; as both teacher and later principal at St. Joseph High School, North Adams; principal at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield, and as principal at Our Lady of Hope School, Springfield. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a Bachelors Degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She earned an A.B. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She later worked in the Spanish Apostolate in Holyoke and Springfield. Sister Grace Belforti, (Edward Anna), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, Mass. Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: archives@maryknoll.org Sister's ministry was in elementary and secondary education in New Jersey and Philadelphia. 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. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland and moved to Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke in 2005. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sister Madeline entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1958 from St. Joseph Parish, Charlton, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, in Sister Thereses name would be appreciated. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries are (seated, from left) Sister Helen Dirig (60), Sister Stephen Hadrych (65), Sister Marie Stachowiak (60) and Sister Richard Outcault (65), and (standing, from left) Sister Ann Lyons (60), Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko (general minister), Sister Mary Beth Bejma (60). She graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel - 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Helene Michael entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. on March 20, 2016. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. 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. 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 Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. A system error has occurred. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. 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. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont and St. Francis de Sales School in Bennington, Vermont. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother John E. Leary. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. For many years, Sr. Geraldine volunteered at Camp Pablo in Haverhill, nurturing children with muscular dystrophy with her good cooking and happy spirit. We long to be known, not only from the outside but from within. Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. and Sacred Heart School in Gardner, 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. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Marian Niemann, who passed away on January 1, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30. She was graduated from Greenfield High School. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. Sister taught for several years at Sacred Heart School in Holyoke and at Holy Family School in Springfield. and Masters degrees from Manhattanville College, New York and State College of Arkansas. . She was predeceased by her siblings Thomas, James and Margaret Cadigan. She attended St. Peter School and graduated from Mt. Daily Reflection. 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. She also held the office of National President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and was an official delegate to the Installations of Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. 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. January 7, 1933 December 5, 2021 She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield and earned B.A. 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. I can hear her uttering her favorite words: If the only prayer you ever say is thank you that is enough. We all are joined by the common bond of the faith-filled and holy life and goodness of Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, a Sister of St. Joseph for 79 full and fruitful years. She was graduated from Cathedral High School and earned an A.B. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. There is a problem with your email/password. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. 2104 or e-mail . Among Sister Stellas teaching assignments in Vermont were St. Francis de Sales, Bennington; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; St. Michaels, Brattleboro; St. Marys, Fair Haven; St. Peters and Mt. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and did graduate study in mathematics at the University of Maryland, Western Illinois University, and the State University of New York at Oneonta. 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. Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. Held in . She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and seven brothers. from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Providence College. . She was born on September 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Ferdinand and Marty Ann (Kreiger) Rinderle. During her retirement, she continued to tutor students and serve in the Diocesan vocation ministry. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. on October 13, 2015. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Worcester. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia from 1849 to March 14, 1980. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. Sister Frances Antoinette Engler entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1959. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. 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. 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. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She was a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Entered into eternal life on October 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation . Entered into eternal life on February 4, 2023, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Our Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, was founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866 by an Australian woman Mary Helen MacKillop and an English priest Reverend Julian Edmund Tenison Woods. Sister Geraldine was born in Oil City, PA, on July . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. At her jubilee in 1978, her theme in both readings and music was, Here I am, Lord. Sister Roberta Maria Campbell (Margaret), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Holyoke, MA on May 9, 2015. on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was given the CYO person of the year award by the Diocese of Providence, R.I. for her work in youth ministry. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Martino Hall-Chestnut Hill College. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. Sister Catherine was Pastoral Minister for a total of 22 years, eight of them at Annunciation Parish, Florence and the remainder at Holy Name Parish, Springfield, a position in which she continued until the end of her life. She earned a B.S. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. 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In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. 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. and several nieces and nephews. A native of Northampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Anderson) MacDonald. Posted August 31, 2021. The wake will take place at St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph, (flourished 1st century ce, Nazareth, Galilee, region of Palestine; principal feast day March 19, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker May 1), in the New Testament, Jesus' earthly father and the Virgin Mary's husband. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. From 1989 to 2000 Sister ministered to the Sisters at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. All services for Sr. Clare will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. Sister Dominica was predeceased by all ten of her siblings. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Judith is survived by her sister, Roberta LaRose, her brother, William and his wife JoAnn, six cherished nieces, several grand nephews and a grand niece. 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. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. We commend Sister Monica Marie to your prayers. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. All services for Sr. Mary Lou will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke, Mass. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. She was predeceased by her sisters Kathleen Relihan of Springfield and Eileen Tobin of Holyoke. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She attended Holy Name Grammar School and graduated in 1965 from Cathedral High School. Just prior to her move to Bethany, Gerry volunteered at Mt. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. She was awarded a fellowship by the French government for one year's study in Paris; she was also awarded a Fulbright travel grant by the United States government. Born Mary Elizabeth to Jay and Ellen Lane, Mary Kenneth told countless stories. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. Most recently she was a spiritual director at Eastern Point Retreat House, Gloucester. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned an A.B. She was 102 years old. Sister served in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Jerome School, Holyoke, St. Patrick School, Chicopee and Cathedral High School, Springfield. ; her niece Patricia Jerwick (John) of Hagerstown, Maryland; and her sister-in-law Sally Nolan of North Adams. All services for Sr. James Bernard will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Michael was preceded in death by parents Betty Faye Dyer and Jaye Floyd . We have been in Toronto since 1851. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA, 16506-1249. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet- Los Angeles Province. She retired in Southbridge in 1994. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister Ruth is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1943 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa),73, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Providence, RI on February 26, 2020. Sister Mary Dorothy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, Mass. 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. Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter! 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. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. We are grateful to all who . 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. USA. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative, Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit In Philadelphia. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. Entered into eternal life on October 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. She returned to St. Stephen, Worcester for her final teaching years. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She soon became the chairperson of that department as well as a Student Advisor. Sr. Veronica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from Holy Rosary Parish, Holyoke. Sister was predeceased by her brother Richard Gould of Adams, Mass. Sister Dianne was preceded in death by her parents. 01104. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her nephews David Barry of Florida and James Barry of Georgia and by her niece, Judith Bowen of East Dorset, VT. She also leaves her friend and caretaker of many years, Doris Maguire and her family of Bennington, VT. She was Principal of Sacred Heart School in Pittsfield. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. We commend Sister Mary Magdalene to your prayers. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. 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. degree there in 1957. She was predeceased by her siblings John J. Lavelle, Charles E. Lavelle, and Teresa Pollard. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. from LaSalle University,and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Mass. Anna spoke out against injustice at the School of the Americas in Georgia, stood with the migrant workers in North Carolina and with the people of El Salvador. In her retirement she resided at Mount St. Joseph, Rutland and then Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass.