Sister Bette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish in North Adams. Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. She earned an A.B. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1950 from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Millbury. 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. Sister Roberta ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Holyoke, St. Charles and St. Mary Schools, Pittsfield, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; in the Diocese of Worcester as a teacher at St. Paul School, Blackstone and St. Louis School, Webster; in the Diocese of Providence, RI at St. Francis Day Center, Manville and as a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket. She will be waked from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by two nieces, Adrienne and Lillian Jette. 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. and by several nieces and nephews. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Her native parish was Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheltenham and she taught at Archbishop Ryan High School since 1988. 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. Sister served in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Jerome School, Holyoke, St. Patrick School, Chicopee and Cathedral High School, Springfield. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. 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. Pilot Media 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 Tel: 617-779-3780 She will be waked on Friday, February 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 to 10:30. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Sr. Theresa was both teacher and debate coach in the Worcester Diocese at St. Louis High School, Webster; in the Providence Diocese at St. Catherine Academy, Newport; and in the Springfield Diocese at St. Mary High School, Westfield, St. Jerome High School/Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke, and St. Joseph High School, North Adams. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket and earned a A.B. She was predeceased by her siblings John J. Lavelle, Charles E. Lavelle, and Teresa Pollard. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. She later served as Administrative Assistant for the Council of Churches, Springfield. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Cecilia Parish, Pawtucket. 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. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. St. Joseph Academy (1906-1947) and for College . A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily. from Boston College. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River merged with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1974. We have set your language to from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. 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. She earned B.A. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. July 31, 1954 February 4, 2022 She was predeceased by her sister Anna Patrice (Rita) Moran, SSJ and by her brothers John Moran and Francis Moran. 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. from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. She graduated from Novitiate High, Fall River, earned a Bachelors degree from Regis College, Weston, Mass. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. 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 didnt always believe in her own goodness and kindness even as she affirmed and championed the goodness in others. 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 Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. . Sister Mary Cadigan, (Joseph Mary), 79, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Springfield on June 17, 2016. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Francis Dooley. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The wake and funeral will take place at St. Peter Church, Convent Avenue, Rutland on Wednesday, June 17. Sister Judith entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Syracuse, NY in 1960. She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy May Test. She ministered in the Appalachia Child Development Program in Lancaster, KY. Sister Sally ministered in the Diocese of Allentown, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nieces, Noreen Lagimonier of Holyoke, Kathleen Phillips of So. degree from Fordham University, New York, NY and an Ed.D. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. All services for Sr. Cecilia James will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, January 21, 2017. 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. She was predeceased by her brother James. She graduated from Cathedral High School and earned a Bachelors degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Share this story. 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. She also studied debate coaching at Marquette University. Potholes Being Fixed On 14 Philadelphia Roads Next Week: PennDOT, Philly Man Convicted In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Federal Authorities, Kenney's Last Budget + Shots Fired At Police + Liquidation At QVC, Temple Faculty Union Plans To Discuss "No Confidence" Vote On President Wingard, Philadelphia Police: Man Turns The Tables On Attempted Robbers, Man's Body Found Behind Free Library Of Philadelphia In Logan, PA Judge Orders Halt To Gov. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. 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. from Boston College. 280 were here. Sister Carol Brock. She taught in the business departments at Bennington Catholic High School, St. Joseph College and Southern Vermont College in Bennington. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. 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. . The Mass will be live-streamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page and the SSJ Erie YouTube channel. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Albany Province. Sister Dominica was predeceased by all ten of her siblings. St. Joseph Academy. Sister Mary Lou taught one year at Cathedral Grammar School, Springfield, before beginning her graduate studies in biology. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister Ruth is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews. A woman of courage! In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. Held in . The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 10:30 to 12:30 with a prayer service at 11:30. 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. . in administration from North Adams State College. She served on many College committees and was the faithful faculty advisor to the Alumni Association. Sister taught at St. Mary School and St. Charles School in Pittsfield; St. Agnes School in Dalton and in Holyoke at Blessed Sacrament and Immaculate Conception Schools. CatholicPhilly.com From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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. FRAMINGHAM - Marcella O'Brien, 91, of Mashpee, formerly of Framingham, passed away surrounded by her family on November 28, 2022. From the Founding Community of Wichita. After her retirement from school, she joined the staff of the Development Office at Mont Marie, Holyoke. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. In her retirement Sister continued to offer her services in companion ministry. We are a community of Catholic women religious founded in 1650 France & came to Rochester in. ; William Nolan (Brenda) of Clarksburg, Mass. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. 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. . Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. She was 97. Margaret loved all things spiritual and she was a true seeker of God. All services for Sr. John Brigid will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday, December 9, 2016. from Heed University, Florida. From the Founding Community of Medaille in Wichita. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. Deceased sisters of st joseph philadelphia. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Serves all persons without distinction. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Louis Parish, Webster in 1941. 39 56. She was on the staff of the Gray House, Springfield and the staff of the Maguire Center at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. Sister earned a B.A. She received her early education at Sacred Heart School, Worcester and was graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1934. Sister entered the Sisters of St Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish, Easthampton. Sister Thomasine Knowlton, CSJ. She transferred into the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1974. A native of Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of Edward and Roberta (Wood) Campbell. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. Sister Betty entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Immaculate Conception Parish, Worcester in 1951. 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. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. For over 160 years in our community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester have worked to teach, heal, and effect change. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. Her students described her as an excellent math teacher, one colleague saying, She could teach math to a wall., With a twinkle in her eye, a great sense of humor and a fondness for mischief, Rena kept fifty-three postulants, literally and figuratively, on our toes!!. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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 her siblings, Philip M. Lavelle of Quincy, MA, Michael J. Lavelle of Westfield, MA, Francis P. Lavelle of Marston Mills, MA and Sarah A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Helen Vincent Ryan, CSJ, who passed away on January 30, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned A.B. 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. Sister served as Dean of Students ('63-'75), Director of Financial Aid ('75-78) and Registrar ('78-'93) at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, E. Anne Reilley of Westfield. Brief bios, photos and more are included in this special supplement of The Tablet. Sr. Theresa entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge, Mass. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. In 1974 Sister was employed in the Business Office at Mont Marie until June 1988 when she took the position as Bookkeeper at Holyoke Catholic High School where she remained until June 2007. 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. 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. 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. God of time and eternity, help us look to the past with gratitude and to the future with hope. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her siblings Mary Ann Boon of Gloucester Pt., VA; Noreen Gallagher Smith of Austin, TX; James F. Leary of Washington, DC; Denise Jones of Milwaukee, WI; Martin F. Leary of Vine Grove, KY; Frances Kollenz of Mulhauser, Germany; Therese Thornock of Phoenix, AZ; and Clare Decosmo of Ft. Myers, FL. Beginning in 1961 Sister spent 29 years as a nurse at the Mont Marie Infirmary in Holyoke. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Congregational Chapter's Calls to Action 2013 page 8) . In the Diocese of Springfield Sister ministered as teacher at Immaculate Conception School and St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mark School and St. Charles School, Pittsfield. Other Ministries The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Marys life was not always easy. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. 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. Her early education was in the parochial schools of Worcester and she was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester.