Information about former SSJ students and deceased Sisters Sister Janet DiPasquale, Executive Secretary, 716-759-6454 x230, jdipasqaule@ssjbuffalo.org . Convent of Sisters-Saint Joseph Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She taught in the business departments at Bennington Catholic High School, St. Joseph College and Southern Vermont College in Bennington. 01104. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } 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. She graduated Read More, What we are called to do and how God calls us. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland and a M.A. Obituaries | Sisters of the Holy Names The Sisters of St. Joseph - SSJSpringfield from Boston College. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. and by her nephews, Robert Olson of West Newbury, Mass. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. They strive to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, to live simply and act for justice. Rose Ann Howard, SCN, 85, was born in Waverly, Kentucky, on June 3, 1936. She was graduated from St. Mary High School. She was predeceased by her brother James. degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several cousins and their families. From the Founding Community of Wichita. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned an A.B. from 1993 to 1995. Entered into eternal life on February 3, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 74 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 1 of 3. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. A native of Holyoke, Mass., she was the daughter of John J. and Mary E. (Kirkpatrick) Cadigan. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.A. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. In December . - 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 . Sister Martha Joseph, a longtime teacher and volunteer, died March 3 in the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, Clarence. She ministered in the Appalachia Child Development Program in Lancaster, KY. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is a religious community of vowed Catholic women and lay associates who live and minister in the U.S. and around the world. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. In 2004 she became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center, Holyoke. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! She served as librarian at St. Stephen School and St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. We commend Sister Maureen to your prayers. From 1969-1988, Sister John Brigid was the Treasurer of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Posted August 31, 2021. Grant them eternal rest, . 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. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her brother Frank Tiberii of Charlton, Mass., her sisters Katherine Tiberii of North Smithfield, RI, and Carol Kiwak of Wells, ME and many nieces and nephews. before moving to Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. 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. FSSJ Remembrance Garden - Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. Sister Mary Fidelis ministered during her nearly 69 years of religious life in Vermont, Arizona and Florida. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester in 1944. She earned a B.S. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Among the many honors which Sister Mary received were: the Pynchon Award, presented by the Advertising Club of Springfield; the National Human Relations Award by the Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; the Via Veritatis Medal, presented by Elms College; and Chevalier dans lOrdre des Palmes Academiques from the Government of France. Try again. 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. Sr. Veronica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from Holy Rosary Parish, Holyoke. She was 102 years old. She retired in Southbridge in 1994. All services for Sr. Clare will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn. (Fenton) Reilley. THE WOMEN FROM the Sisters of St. Joseph were far from the only nuns to leave in the late 1960s. She earned a B.A. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. Most recently she was a spiritual director at Eastern Point Retreat House, Gloucester. 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint . 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. and Louise Gragnani of Naples, Fla. as well as by several nieces and nephews. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston Archives - Framingham SOURCE She was a faithful volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. She graduated from Mt. July 15, 1922 - March 3, 2021. She was also known for riding her bicycle around the grounds of the SSJ motherhouse while dressed in her habit. She graduated from South High School, Worcester. 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. St. Joseph, Rutland; Brandon Training School and College of St. Joseph the Provider, where she served on the library staff. Ed. In 2002, Sister James Francis was inducted into the Cathedral Prep Hall of Fame. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Sister Madeline entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1958 from St. Joseph Parish, Charlton, Mass. based on information from your browser. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught in St. Louis School, Webster. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. Sister Claudette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass., from St. Theresa Parish, New Bedford in . The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00. Sisters St. Joseph Obituary (2022) - Lakewood, OH - The Plain Dealer Sister James Francis was . 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. Sister later served on the staff at Mt. She was predeceased by her parents Hank and Connie Martin and her great niece Marian Begley. St. Joseph Novitiate High School in Rutland, Vermont. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. Sister Elizabeth taught at Mt. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. She graduated from Marianhill Central Catholic High School, Southbridge, Mass. . 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, a M.Ed. Just prior to her move to Bethany, Gerry volunteered at Mt. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Dyer, Michael Jaye 6/4/1951 - 12/5/2022 Age 71, passed away December 5th at his home in Naples, Fl. Sisters of St. Joseph Archives - Page 2 of 8 - The Tablet She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. 39 56. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Joyce Keevan, CSJ, also known as Sister Ann Patrick, who died peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet- Los Angeles Province. See the map. 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. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff of the Child Care Center and the Office of Peace and Justice. She graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester, earned an A.B. 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. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | P.O. All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. Document - Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph She retired in 2000. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95 - Catholic Philly We remember this day those who have gone before us here, who labored not for themselves alone but with a vision of creating for the future a world better than they had known. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. Sister Thomasine Knowlton, CSJ. Marys life was not always easy. Sister was an Administrator at St. Bridget School, Manchester, Conn. She subsequently served in the Catholic schools of the Bridgeport Diocese as religious educator and librarian. We Remember Them At the beginning of the year and at its end. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland and joined the retirement Community at Mt.