Sister Norma entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton in 1940. The daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late Sister Mary . Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Her light shined on all with whom she came in contact. 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. Sr. Theresa entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge, Mass. And now the sun has set on Margarets life. 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. degree there in 1957. Sister Joyce was a science teacher, who loved the natural sciences, the outdoors . She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. Entered into eternal life on January 25, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 76 years of religious life; 28 in the Sisters of Notre Dame and 48 in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Mary Fidelis ministered during her nearly 69 years of religious life in Vermont, Arizona and Florida. Sister Claudette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass., from St. Theresa Parish, New Bedford in . From the Founding Community of Nazareth. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. Sister was a faculty member in the Biology Department at The College of Our Lady of the Elms for her entire teaching career. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. Sister Mary taught at Immaculate Conception School, Easthampton, Mass. Who We Are. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. She served as a nurse at Providence Hospital, Holyoke; Municipal Hospital, Springfield; Springfield Visiting Nurses Association, Jewish Nursing Home, and Child Care in Home and Interim Care, Springfield. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. 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. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. A private funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 18. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. before moving to Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. April 13, 1935 December 11, 2021 Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Janet Fleischhacker CSJ. 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. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Robert Randall of Florida, Theresa Zimmerly of Ohio, and Joan Soares of Newport, RI and by several nieces and nephews. 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. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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 Doris Langlois delighted in life. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. She was active in the business community of Bennington, as well. She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. She also served in the Diocesan Schools Office of Communication. There were 180,000 nuns in the United States in 1965, according to Georgetown University's Center . 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. Sister was predeceased by her brother Richard Gould of Adams, Mass. Most recently, Sister Marie was site manager at the Western Massachusetts Senior Center on Parker Street in Springfield. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her twin brother Philip and his wife Joan of Warwick, RI; by her sisters-in-law Barbara Ritchie of Springfield and Dorothy Ritchie of Feeding Hills, Mass. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. How she loved her ministry. 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. Box 305 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305 T: (914) 941-7636 x2500 Email: [email protected] John Randall of Providence, RI. She was predeceased by her brothers, Donald and John Farr. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. Sister Conway entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1944 from St. Peter Parish, Rutland, Vermont. 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. degree from Assumption College, Worcester, MA. 2104 or e-mail . The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. She died Feb. 4, 2022, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky. July 31, 1954 February 4, 2022 She was predeceased by her eight siblings, Sr. Gertrude Brown, SSJ; Mary Clancy; and Francis, Maurice, Vincent, Stephen, Joseph and Thomas Brown. Sr. Arlene Kalin SSJ Framingham - Sister Arlene Kalin (Walter Madeline), 84, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Framingham, MA on February 22, 2023. Catherine, along with other faculty members, became immersed in womens history. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. Deceased sisters of st joseph philadelphia. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 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. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. from Assumption College, Worcester. She also served as librarian at St. Mary, Longmeadow and in Developmental Reading at Holy Cross, Springfield and on the staff of the Bureau for Exceptional Children, Pittsfield. In her latter years she served as Coordinator of Retirement at Mont Marie and as Community Archivist. In 2005, Sr. Bette began her ministry at East Catholic High School, Manchester Conn. serving for two years as interim principal and until very recently as coordinator of the school's mentoring program. She earned B.A. All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. In her retirement she resided in Bennington, continuing her warm association with former students, colleagues and friends. She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. in 1941. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters, Mary McCarthy of Portsmouth, RI, Barbara Murphy of Worcester, MA and Patricia Calhoun of Hollywood, FL and by several nieces and nephews. ; William Nolan (Brenda) of Clarksburg, Mass. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Bernard Parish, Worcester in 1941. Sister Julia was graduated from Mt. She received an A.B. It turned out to be aggressive, and she died Dec. 22 at age 64. May they rest in peace. She was a member of the faculty at the College of Our Lady of the Elms since 1958. Services for Sr. Roberta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She served the Sisters of St. Joseph as a member of their Leadership Team from 1999-2005 and was National Secretary of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) from 2004-05. Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sr. Lilia Fernandez, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. We commend Sister Ann Therese to your prayers. . She also served at the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland as faculty member, and Director of Admissions, 1964-65; Academic Dean, 1965-72; and in Public Relations and Development, 1978-82. Entered into eternal life on June 30, 2022, at the age of 97 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. (Fenton) Reilley. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Through our Mission Network, we work with and support a diverse array of ministries including three Catholic high schools; tutoring and literacy programs; spirituality centers; social service programs; spiritual . Teaching assignments for Sr. Madeline included both St. Joseph Grammar and High School in Pittsfield, St. Joseph Grammar School, North Adams, and Cathedral High School, Springfield. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. Our prayer is that you now experience the eternal joy, which is your reward for a life of gentle, humble and loving fidelity to your Good Shepherd! In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother-in-law Anthony Conlin and by her nieces and nephews Kathy Conlin, Maureen Burns, Shelia Fitzgerald, Ellen Conlin Jackowski, Karen Conlin, Kate Sullivan, William McGurk, David McGurk, Raymond McGurk, Sharon Hood, Geraldine Vale and Barry McGurk, She also leaves several great nieces and nephews. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. From the Founding Community of La Grange. As a religious community, we are brought together by the love of Christ. 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In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sister, E. Anne Reilley of Westfield. Entered into eternal life on September 1, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 67 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. 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. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. 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. She served at St. Joseph Parish, Newport, as a youth minister, religious educator and pastoral minister. 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She served in Team Ministry at St. Michaels Parish in Providence beginning in 1982 and has continued there for more than three decades. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. We commend Sister Mary Cecil to your prayers. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. Please enter at least 2 characters. The members of the congregation minister in a way that: Heals and reconciles. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. These included records of the various orphanages, homes and other residences run by the Sisters of St . The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. A private, green burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery on Tuesday. 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. from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. All services for Sr. Ruth Virginia will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, August 16, 2019. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9:15 to 10:15 with a prayer service at 10:15. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Raymond, John, William and Mildred McGurk and Mary Conlin. That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rutland. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Bennington and earned a B.S. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Remembering Sister Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ, Remembering Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ, Remembering Sister Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ, Remembering Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ, Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ, Remembering Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky, CSJ, Remembering Sister Jean Marie Miller, CSJ, Remembering Sister Rose Adrian Peukert, CSJ, We, and those who share our charism and mission. Her early education was in the parochial schools of Worcester and she was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester. She was Principal of Sacred Heart School in Pittsfield. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. Entered into eternal life on May 29, 2022, at the age of 84 years, celebrating 66 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 . In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Teresa Moran, SSJ of Pittsfield, MA and by her brothers Joseph Moran and James Moran, both of Worcester, MA. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Anne Parish, Worcester. All services for Sr. Mary Lou will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke, Mass. Sister John Brigid entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. Entered into eternal life on April 7, 2022, at the age of 102 years, celebrating 87 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. We commend Sister Maureen to your prayers. Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. 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. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1969 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. 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. 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. ; Mary Blanchet of Indianapolis, Indiana; Michael Keefe of Gorham, Maine; John Keefe of Warren, Mass. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace are a Roman Catholic religious order of women which was founded in January 1884 in the Diocese of Nottingham, England by Margaret Anna Cusack.. History. July 15, 1922 - March 3, 2021. 716-649-1205 ext. Threaded through all of Barbaras ministries was the expression of her experience in writing. Sister Emily entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Westfield. Entered into eternal life on March 21, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph.