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. From the Founding Community of Wichita. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. She graduated Read More, What we are called to do and how God calls us. She was graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Holyoke, and became a registered nurse. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Invite you to the Spring Liturgy and Luncheon Sunday, April. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. We commend Sister Rosalie to your prayers. 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint . Explore the variety of ways to be a part of our community. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. 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. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. 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. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. from St. Louis de France Parish, Swansea in 1936 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. 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. In 1997, records of the Sisters of St Joseph were transferred to MacKillop Family Services. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. Beyond our Congregation, we number over 100 Associates, countless supporters, & friends. Entered into eternal life on October 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years, celebrating 68 years of religious life in the Congregation . You can always change this later in your Account settings. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.Ed. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. Entered into eternal life on May 17, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 69 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by two nieces, Adrienne and Lillian Jette. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. Mary Academy, Burlington, VT, and earned a B.S. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Entered into eternal life on June 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 80 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She graduated from Mt. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Claire Belforti, SSJ of Framingham and Frances Giacomuzzi of Vero Beach, FL and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Holyoke and Stella Brown of Chicopee. Sister graduated from St. Therese Novitiate High School in Fall River. A native of Northampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Anderson) MacDonald. We commend Sister St. Joseph to your prayers. What we are called to do and how God calls us. They loved you greatly in this life. We commend Sister Ann Therese to your prayers. Sister Dorothea Newell, 85, the 10th superior general of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, died Saturday, April 27, after a long illness at St. Joseph Villa in Flourtown. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. and an M.A. From the Founding Community of Wichita in Japan. 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. In 2001 she retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff in various positions. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, in Sister Thereses name would be appreciated. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. Sister William Agnes entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. Ed. She earned an A.B. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Catherine taught at St. Mark's School, Pittsfield and Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke. degree and an M.A. She is the sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ, Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. Sister Frances Antoinette Engler entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1959. 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. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Bernard Parish, Worcester in 1941. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. 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. We, and those who share our charism and mission, are motivated in all things by our profound love of God and our dear neighbors. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. Nations are called . Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Cecilia Parish, Pawtucket. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. Read more. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. 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 11:30. Sister Betty entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Immaculate Conception Parish, Worcester in 1951. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky, where she made her final vows in 1957. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews John Nolan (Susan) of North Adams, Mass. For many years she was the Director of the Medical Technology Program. She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. . Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. She was predeceased by her sister Rita Jette. She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. Sister Anna James taught in the schools of the Springfield Diocese in Sacred Heart, Holyoke, St. Joseph, North Adams, and St. Mary, Northampton; in the Worcester Diocese in St. Louis, Webster and in the Providence Diocese in Sacred Heart, Pawtucket. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph), 92, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on November 14, 2015. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. 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 Martha Joseph, a longtime teacher and volunteer, died March 3 in the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, Clarence. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1940. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. July 31, 1954 February 4, 2022 All services for Sr. Cecilia James will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. Sister ministered in the Springfield Diocese in Immaculate Conception School, Easthampton, St. Matthew, Indian Orchard and St. Joseph, Pittsfield. Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Name School, Springfield and Blessed Sacrament and St. Jerome Schools, Holyoke, and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and St. Peter Marian School, Worcester. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life. in 1951 and became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield when the two congregations merged in 1974. February 11, 2023. She was graduated from Searles High School and earned a B. She was graduated from St. Catherine Academy, Newport and earned a B.A. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. and M.A. We Are. From 1972 to 2017 Sister Ruth served at Holy Name Parish in Springfield as teacher for many years and as secretary for the religious education program. Sr. Eileen Therese Fitchner, Motherhouse. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She graduated from Simsbury High School, Conn. Sister Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1965 from Holy Name Parish, Springfield. 2023 Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Sister Sheila was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. Sister Elizabeth taught at Mt. 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. . USA. She served as librarian at St. Stephen School and St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. She served as Mistress of Novices for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River for 16 years and also as Director of Education for the Community. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. If you would like more information on a particular sister, please contact us archives@csjoseph.org. 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. We Remember Them At the beginning of the year and at its end. She graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her. Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michael's Cathedral Parish, Springfield. All services for Sr. Theresa will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Friday, March 3, 2017. In the Diocese of Worcester she taught in St. Louis School, Webster. degree from Providence College, Providence, R.I. from Assumption College, Worcester and an M.A. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. from Assumption College, Worcester. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. A beloved member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Boston for 71 years, and of the Bethany Community in Framingham, died Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Bethany . From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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. Grant them eternal rest, . She was predeceased by her four brothers, Richard Shelvey, Patrick Edward, John Thomas and William Martin Conway; and three sisters, Catherine Teresa Sebasky, and Sisters Mary Patrick, RSM and Mary Joachim, RSM. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and pursued graduate studies at Wellesley College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Rhode Island. St. Joseph is the patron of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. 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. Born in Springfield, Mass. Sister Marie Gill Reilley (James Daniel), 78, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield died on June 13, 2015 in the Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Holyoke. . From the Founding Community of Cleveland. She was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to God, the community, and to the students of Archbishop Ryan. 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. To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. Rose Ann Howard, SCN, 85, was born in Waverly, Kentucky, on June 3, 1936. She returned to St. Stephen, Worcester for her final teaching years. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several cousins, grandnieces and their families. She will be waked from 9:00 to 10:30 with a prayer service at 10:00. Services for Sr. Judith will take place at Mary Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd, in Springfield on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. CatholicPhilly.com and Sacred Heart School in Gardner, Mass. "As a teacher of theology, she played an immeasurable role in her students faith formation. 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. She also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. 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. Copyright 2023. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. She also served on the staff of the Mission Office of the Sisters of Providence, Holyoke. Sister Catherines early ministries included teaching at Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School, both in Springfield. Sr. Sheila became a resident of St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. Sister retired at Mont Marie, Holyoke in 1989 where she made beautiful crocheted spreads for the Annual Craft Festival. Born in Pawtuc . degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland, Vermont. 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. Later she served as infirmarian at Mt. She also pursued further studies in mathematics at Boston College, Fordham University, University of Massachusetts and Purdue University. She earned an A.B. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Elizabeth held several positions of service in her Congregation: Director of Postulants, two terms as President, and Director of the co-member program. She will be waked from 9:30-11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. Her last teaching assignment was at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Weve updated the security on the site. But on August 6, 1902, 80 acres was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Carson and groundwork began immediately to build the Academy there. January 7, 1933 - December 5, 2021. 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 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. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In her retirement she resided at Mount St. Joseph, Rutland and then Mont Marie, Holyoke, Mass. St. Joseph, Rutland; Brandon Training School and College of St. Joseph the Provider, where she served on the library staff. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Henry Blicharz, her sister Dorothy Blicharz and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. 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. 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. Sister Joyce was a science teacher, who loved the natural sciences, the outdoors . She was graduated from Charlton High School. Among Sisters teaching assignments were: in the Diocese of Springfield, Holy Rosary High School, Holyoke and St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield; in the Diocese of Worcester, Sacred Heart Academy; and in the Diocese of Providence, St. Catherine Academy, Newport. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. In 1970 Sister Ann entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Paul Cathedral Parish, Worcester, Mass. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. Sister James Francis served the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania as Assistant Superior and Councilor for Spiritual Life, and as Treasurer. 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. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. 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 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. Sister will be waked from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 36 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, Mass. Sister Kathleen entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke. All services for Sr. St. Louis will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, April 24th. She was graduated from St. Jerome High School, Holyoke and earned a B.A. Sister Irenes teaching assignments were at Holy Rosary, Holyoke; St. Peters, Worcester; St. Josephs, Pittsfield and Cathedral High School in Springfield. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. 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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She was graduated from Mt.St. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nephews, nieces and their families, including Kathleen Farr Gariepy of Florida, Maureen Farr Petruzella of Cheshire, Mass. 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. Sister Doris served for 45 years as a teacher in the Mathematics Department of Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA. Sister Margaret James McGrath, (Marguerite), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in her 68th year, died in Holyoke, Mass.