In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Adrienne Bagnall of Wilmington, N.C., Rita Van Houten of Orlando, Fla., Jon Van Houten of Easthampton, Mass., and Steven Van Houten of Jaffrey, N.H. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland and a M.A. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sr. Roberta is survived by her brothers Thomas and his wife Dianne and Francis Mulcahy and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. in 1941. Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Rutland, VT on July 23, 2016. 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. and Masters degrees from Manhattanville College, New York and State College of Arkansas. From the Founding Community of La Grange. We have been in Toronto since 1851. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. 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. She served as librarian and instructor at Divine Heart Seminary, Donaldson, Texas in the early seventies. The post had garnered more than 500 comments on Friday from people sharing how the Sister had influenced their lives. "Our response to the needs of the people of God is characterized by a cordial and hospitable spirit, a willing heart ready for any good work, a quiet sense of hiddenness, coupled with a desire to serve to the best of our ability," the Congregation states. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } October 6, 2018. October 26, 1929 February 7, 2022 She earned a B.S. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. . Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia from 1849 to March 14, 1980. From 1971-1979 she served on the Executive Board of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. Sister Geraldine was born in Oil City, PA, on July Read More, Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. Sister Andrea ministered in the Fall River Diocese as a teacher at St. Jean Baptiste School and at St. Joseph Prep and as Secretary-Treasurer of St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River and in St. Joseph School, New Bedford. View All Events. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. Sister Mary Lou entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke in 1946. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, VT and at Bennington Catholic High School, Bennington. and a M.A. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April Read More, Sister Geraldine Olon, SSJ, age 91, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 22, 2022. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Bette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish in North Adams. Sister John Brigid entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. The Sisters of Saint Joseph Chestnut Hill Philadelphias mission is "to live and work so that all people may be united with God and with one another.". From the Founding Community of La Grange. Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1954 from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Burlington, VT. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. She retired in 2000. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. The Sisters of St. Joseph are grateful for the exceptional care Sr. Roberta received from Miriam Najimy, DHM, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary as well as Mercy Hospice Care. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. Copyright 2023. She retired in Southbridge in 1994. A native of Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leno and Rina (Pirani) Roncarati. All services for Sr. Mary Lou will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke, Mass. 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. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee; a M.S. A native of Holyoke, Mass., she was the daughter of John J. and Mary E. (Kirkpatrick) Cadigan. We commend Sister Delphine to your prayers. May her reward be truly a heavenly feast to rival that of Isaiahs! The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She joined the staff of Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1991 and retired in 1999. RALPH GOSS OBITUARY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1935 from Our Lady of the Mercy Parish, Worcester. Deceased sisters of st joseph philadelphia. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth. 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. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned an A.B. CatholicPhilly.com We are grateful to all who . Special characters are not allowed. 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. Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She was predeceased by her sisters Kathleen Relihan of Springfield and Eileen Tobin of Holyoke. Janet Fleischhacker CSJ. For over 160 years in our community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester have worked to teach, heal, and effect change. The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. A system error has occurred. Alternatively, you can search for a Sister who has died using the box below: Sort chronologically Sort by surname. Sr. Betty was Dean of Students and later Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elms College, Chicopee. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She was Principal of Sacred Heart School in Pittsfield. Martino Hall-Chestnut Hill College. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. We remember . In 2002, Sister James Francis was inducted into the Cathedral Prep Hall of Fame. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont and St. Francis de Sales School in Bennington, Vermont. . Sister Elizabeth held several positions of service in her Congregation: Director of Postulants, two terms as President, and Director of the co-member program. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. Entered into eternal life on February 25, 2022, at the age of 82 years, celebrating 64 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, We remember . 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. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). All services for Sr. Mary Frances Lavelle will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Monday, June 26, 2017. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. 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! She served on many College committees and was the faithful faculty advisor to the Alumni Association. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, an M.S. 2023 Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. 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. As a teacher in elementary education at St Benedicts in Somerville, St. Josephs, Lynn, St. Johns, Quincy, St. Catherines, Norwood, St. Theresas, West Roxbury and Sacred Heart, Weymouth, Mary Claire was a witness to Gods love to the students, parents, and teachers with whom she ministered. from Boston College. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. 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. In December . 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 later served on the staff at Mt. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. Philadelphia, PA 19103, PREVIOUS: Sister M. Dolores Kraemer, I.H.M. 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. Entered into eternal life on December 12, 2022, at the age of 76 years, celebrating 57 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. Entered into eternal life on February 17, 2022, at the age of 87 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. 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 served her many students with great attention over the years. ; and at St. Therese School, Conway, Arkansas. 222 N. 17th Street She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned a B.A. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Patrice (Rita) Moran, SSJ and by her brothers John Moran and Francis Moran. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. We long to be known, not only from the outside but from within. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught in St. Louis School, Webster. Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, dies at 85, Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, who ministered for 45 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 92. 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. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. The wake will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. We Remember Them At the beginning of the year and at its end. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen), 89, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 70 years, died at Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. She was also predeceased by her nephews Richard McGurk and Kevin Conlin. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Yarmouth, Theresa Rivest of Ludlow, Mary Lou Krause of So. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother, John Cadigan of Holyoke and by several nephews and nieces and their families. For over 20 years she served as a guidance counselor at Cathedral High School, Springfield and staffed the Social Studies Resource Center there. She became a resident of St. Joseph Retirement Residence at Mont Marie in 1992. We feel that if others knew us as we really are, with our hopes, dreams and struggles to be . She earned an A.B. Her light shined on all with whom she came in contact. Sister Joseph Anne entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1936 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Holyoke and Stella Brown of Chicopee. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. #supportcatholicphilly a[href*="acceptiva"]{background: #0033ff; top:0; left:0;padding: 13px 38px; border-radius: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 20px auto; display: inline-block; font-family: sans-serif;letter-spacing: 0.7px; color: #FFF; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; background-color: #0033ff;text-align: center; border-top-color: #FFF; border-left-color: #EEE; border-right-color: #AAA; border-bottom-color: #AAA; box-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #333; transition: all 0.1s;} Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. Sister then served as an elementary teacher for 25 years at St. Thomas the Apostle School, West Springfield, Mass. 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. She earned a Certificate in Advanced Food Service Studies and served at the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and at the former Motherhouse of the Community in Springfield, and at Mont Marie and Mary Immaculate, both in Holyoke. degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. Sister taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Mass., and taught and served as Dean of Students at Bishop Keough High School in Pawtucket, RI. As a Sister of Saint Joseph, Sister Frances Antoinette devoted her life in whole-hearted, compassionate love and service to others. Sister Martina entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peters Parish, Great Barrington after having been a member of the faculty of Searles High School, Great Barrington for several years. Michael was preceded in death by parents Betty Faye Dyer and Jaye Floyd . She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. Sister Conway taught at St Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky, where she made her final vows in 1957. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. click here or at right to view or download. There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. Sr. Betty taught at St. Marys High School, Milford and St. Marys High School, Westfield, where she also served as Principal. and by her nephews, Robert Olson of West Newbury, Mass. Sister served in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Jerome School, Holyoke, St. Patrick School, Chicopee and Cathedral High School, Springfield. They trace their roots from LePuy, France (1650), arriving in Philadelphia in 1847. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, 84, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2022. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 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. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. The wake will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister-in-law Lucy Cormier of Milford, Mass. Sister Mary was preceded in death by her parents. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. Sister William Agnes entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. Please click on the links to view pictures and obituaries (where available). Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, Mass. 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. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister Cecile taught in the Diocese of Fall River at St. Jean Baptiste and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Fall River and St. Michael School, Swansea, Mass. Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. We commend Sister Mary Magdalene to your prayers. He was a 1982 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Worcester. She was also pastoral minister at St. Mary Parish, Thorndike, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. The wake and funeral will take place at St. Peter Church, Convent Avenue, Rutland on Wednesday, June 17. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. 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. 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. All services for Sr. Louise Thomas will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Sister Alice Roberta Benzing, 101, ended her journey as a Sister of St. Joseph on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Josephs Provincial House in Latham, New York. 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. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned an A.B. 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. All services for Sr. Maria Bernadette will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on February 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard.