The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries are (seated, from left) Sister Helen Dirig (60), Sister Stephen Hadrych (65), Sister Marie Stachowiak (60) and Sister Richard Outcault (65), and (standing, from left) Sister Ann Lyons (60), Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko (general minister), Sister Mary Beth Bejma (60). She was graduated from Searles High School and earned a B. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. Sister's ministry was in elementary and secondary education in New Jersey and Philadelphia. She earned an A.B. 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. Sister Conway taught at St Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. Sister Dominica ministered to her community as cook for many years in St. Michael Convent, Brattleboro; St. Francis Convent, Bennington; St. Charles Convent, Bellows Falls and Mt. degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Philadelphia, PA 19103, PREVIOUS: Father John Harkins, retired pastor, dies at 81, NEXT: Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. 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. It is comprised of three international congregations . In 1980 she became a Nurses Aide and worked in Liberty Nursing Home and Providence Home in Southbridge. on Monday, January 21, 2019. Sister Mary Dooley retired to Mont Marie St. Joseph residence in 2003 and entered Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2004. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. 01104. Born Mary Elizabeth to Jay and Ellen Lane, Mary Kenneth told countless stories. P.O. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield merged in 1974. FRAMINGHAM - Marcella O'Brien, 91, of Mashpee, formerly of Framingham, passed away surrounded by her family on November 28, 2022. We commend Sister Elizabeth Ann to your prayers. In 2004 she received the Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush for her devoted volunteerism and in 2006 she was honored by Holy Name Parish for her many years of dedicated service. degree there in 1957. Sr. Patricia was an avid sportswoman, having worked in the Rutland Recreation Department for 18 years prior to entering the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister was a faculty member in the Biology Department at The College of Our Lady of the Elms for her entire teaching career. Sister also served as a Police Commissioner for the city of Springfield, Mass. From the Founding Community of La Grange. Just prior to her move to Bethany, Gerry volunteered at Mt. Entered into eternal life on January 3, 2023, at the age of 83 years, celebrating 66 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in French Literature from Assumption College, Worcester. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Ferdinand and Marty Ann (Kreiger) Rinderle. From the beginning Mary and Julian encouraged us to share the lives and the concerns of people with whom we minister. All services for Sr. Theresa will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Friday, March 3, 2017. Sr. Judith also did pastoral work at Our Lady of Hope Parish for many years, and served as the Director of the Diocesan Renew Program, Director of Jericho Homes in Holyoke and Director of the Office of Pastoral Ministry for the Diocese of Springfield. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. and Masters degrees from Manhattanville College, New York and State College of Arkansas. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Marion joined the St. Joseph Residence at Mont Marie in 2005. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. She graduated from South High School, Worcester. The Sisters of St Joseph are one of the three founding congregations of MacKillop Family Services, which has provided out-of-home care since 1997. from Heed University, Florida. This year, the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens is proud to honor 72 sisters and brothers who have collectively given 3,315 years of service to the Church and the people of God. . Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ died in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2023. One of those approved appearances of St. Joseph occurred in Cotignac, France, on June 7, 1660. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA, 16506-1249. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Sister Dorothy Santarpia (Marie Francois), Sister Veronica Brown (Sister Maurice Joseph), Sister Anne Marie Cecile Poitras (Sr. Francis Regis), Sister Mary Dominica Gallagher (Catherine), Sister Mary Anne Nolan (Christopher John), Sister Stella Marie Burke (Sister Saint Gregory), Sister Catherine Van Houten (Richard Anne), Sr. Elizabeth Marie Morrissey (Ruth Frances), Sister Cecile Lafond (formerly known as Sister St. Veronique), Sister Gertrude Anna Clark (Marguerita Maria), Sister Mary Fidelis McLee (Margaret Elizabeth), Sister Alicia Maria (Elizabeth) Fairfield, Sister Richard Francis Doran, (Josephine C.), Sister Mary Ann Corley, (Margaret Joseph), Sister Margaret James McGrath, (Marguerite), Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen). and by her nephews, Robert Olson of West Newbury, Mass. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home. Areas of Presence: Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Chicago and La Grange Park, Illinois; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Crookston and the Twin Cities, Minnesota; Tipton, Indiana; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; and Kyoto and Matsusaka, Japan. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } Sister Claudette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass., from St. Theresa Parish, New Bedford in . Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. All services for Sr. John Brigid will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday, December 9, 2016. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. She later worked in the Spanish Apostolate in Holyoke and Springfield. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. In 1900 the Sisters of St. Joseph, with the help of Father Anthony Kroeger, purchased a 200 acre farm north of Tipton. HAMBURG The Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph celebrated the 60th and 65th anniversaries of The following Sisters of St. Joseph will be remembered in a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Church, 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland. 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. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. Mary educated and impacted the lives of thousands of students; she cared about and loved her students; she lived life well; she was selfless; she was dedicated to God and Gods children; she was a great math teacher and made math understandable to those who had a hard time with math. The engraved brick/pavers offer a meaning and lasting way to pay tribute. Sister taught in the following schools: St. Michael, Ocean Grove, St. Joseph, New Bedford, and Blessed Sacrament, Fall River. from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. She earned an A.M.I at Assumption College, Worcester. Born in Pawtuc . She entered the Poor Clare Sisters, and was then known as Sister Francis Clare.She worked in many forms of ministry in Ireland . She is survived, too, by her longtime friend and coworker at St. Michaels Parish, Sister Joyce Flowers, RSM. She also was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. . degree from Fordham University, New York, NY and an Ed.D. In the Diocese of Worcester Sr. Mary Dorothy taught in St. Mary School, Milford and St. Ann School, Worcester. Donations in Sister Sallys name to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, would be appreciated. She taught at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1959 to 1993, becoming in 2000 one of the first honorees to receive the St. Joseph Medal for her commitment to Cathedral. Daily Reflection. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | P.O. View All Events. 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. 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. She graduated from Mt. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. 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. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Edward Kane of California. Among Sisters teaching assignments were: St. Joseph School, Cherry Valley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Springfield, Sacred Heart School, Gardner, Cathedral High School, Springfield, St. Peter Marion High School, Worcester, Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke, and St. Joseph High School, North Adams. The wake will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Convent Ave., Rutland. and a masters degree in social work from Fordham University, Bronx, NY. We remember the following sisters who have passed away in last twelve months. She also is survived by three great nieces Charlotte Bracewell, Cordelia Begley and Lillian Bracewell (born Aug. 16, 2015) and by a great nephew Brendan Bracewell. She earned a B.A. degree in education from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland. Sister Maria Edward taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield in Holy Family, Our Lady of Hope, and Cathedral High School, Springfield; Blessed Sacrament, Greenfield; St. Mary, Northampton; St. Agnes, Dalton; Catholic Central Elementary and St. Mark, Pittsfield; in the Diocese of Worcester in St. Louis, Webster; Sacred Heart, Gardner and St. Stephen, Worcester. May her reward be truly a heavenly feast to rival that of Isaiahs! Sister Mary Fidelis ministered during her nearly 69 years of religious life in Vermont, Arizona and Florida. Sister Ann taught for a year at Bishop McVinney Catholic Elementary School, Providence, RI before working as director and counselor for Project Respond at CARE in Providence. Sister Catherine Leary (Kathleen James), 71, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died at Mercy Hospital, Springfield on May 10, 2015. A woman of courage! dies at age 90, NEXT: Father Dennis Boyle, former Navy chaplain and pastor, dies at 75, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Beginning in 1961 Sister spent 29 years as a nurse at the Mont Marie Infirmary in Holyoke. In her retirement she resided in Bennington, continuing her warm association with former students, colleagues and friends. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Milford. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother John E. Leary. She was Program Director at Campion Renewal Center in Weston, served at House of Peace & Education, Inc. in Gardner, and was an associate at the Center for Religious Development in Cambridge. She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy May Test. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Rutland in 2004. . Death year must be in the past. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, St. Albans, VT. She earned a B.S. She was a Clinical Instructor at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Loretta is survived by two nieces and a nephew. She studied at I'Institut Catholique and the Sorbonne, Paris, France. Sister earned a B.A. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sr. Betty was Dean of Students and later Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elms College, Chicopee. 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. on October 13, 2015. We commend Sister Pauline to your prayers. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. She also served as pastoral minister in St. Teresa and in St. Thomas Parishes in Providence, RI and St. Mary Parish, Cashton, WI. Ed. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page and the SSJ Erie YouTube channel. . degree from University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. she was the daughter of James F. and Catherine (Germain) Leary. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Sister was retired and lived at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. She served as a Consultant in Early Childhood Education for Mont Marie Child Care Center. from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. She was also the recipient of several awards: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Carol McGovern, RSM Memorial Award, 1998; the Goff Womens Achievement Award, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Public Health Association, 2008; The Providence Newspaper Guilds John Kiffney Public Service Award, 2010; YWCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award, 2013; and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps Della Strada Award, 2014. 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. 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. 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. Sister Irenes teaching assignments were at Holy Rosary, Holyoke; St. Peters, Worcester; St. Josephs, Pittsfield and Cathedral High School in Springfield. 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. Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ died on January 28, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. and a M.A. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sr. James Francis attended St. Brigid elementary and St. Agatha High School in Meadville. The members of the congregation minister in a way that: Heals and reconciles. The wake and funeral will take place at St. Peter Church, Convent Avenue, Rutland on Wednesday, June 17. 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 a spiritual director, offering private direction, programs and retreats, often in conjunction with Mercy Center at Madison, Madison, Conn. An accomplished potter, Sister Catherine was a member of Wesleyan Potters in Connecticut; she was to become President of the organization in the near future. Sister Therese Ganly, S.S.J., died Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown. St. Joseph Academy. She was on the administrative staff of St. Louis School, Webster, Mass. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. July 15, 1922 - March 3, 2021. We have set your language to in Pastoral Studies and Theology from Loyola University, Chicago. Sister taught at Our Lady of the Rosary School in Holyoke, Holy Family School in Springfield and St. Marys in Milford, Mass. from LaSalle University,and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She earned both an A.B. We remember . She received an A.B. Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. 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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. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. 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. We commend Sister Brigetta to your prayers. For past death information, . 39 56. Sister Mary taught at St. Joseph High School, North Adams from 1947-1965 and at the College of Our Lady of the Elms from 1968-1971. (Fenton) Reilley. ; and at St. Therese School, Conway, Arkansas. Sister Joyce was 86 years old and had spent 66 of those years as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. All Rights Reserved. There she participated in school musicals and was known for her love of music. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. 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. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. November 30, 2022 editor Framingham Senior Center Marcella O'Brien New England Telephone Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston St. Patrick Cemetery. From the Founding Community of Wheeling. Sister James Bernard entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge in 1942. Among Sisters teaching assignments were Christ the King School in Rutland; St. Michaels School, Brattleboro; St. Marys School in Fair Haven; St. Anthonys School in White River Junction and St. Stanislaus School in West Rutland. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. Before her death in 1916 . In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Estelle Santarpia, SSJ, of Milford, Mass., Susan Pavao of Fall River, Mass. She sang in church choirs in both Rutland and Bennington. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister Maria Louise entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. Sister Thomasine Knowlton, CSJ. of pancreatic cancer. Ed. Check out an array of spirituality resources. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady Fatima Parish, Worcester in 1956. She was predeceased by her brother James. Born in New York City on . Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. She also served on the staff of the Mission Office of the Sisters of Providence, Holyoke. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! We commend Sister Delphine to your prayers. Catherine, along with other faculty members, became immersed in womens history. 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. We commend Sister Rita Agnes to your prayers. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia's sponsored works include: Academy Village; Bethlehem Village; Cecilian Village; Chestnut Hill College; Mount Saint Joseph Academy; Norwood-Fontbonne Academy; Saint Joseph by-the-Sea Retreat House; Saint Joseph Villa; Saint Joseph Village; SSJ Neighborhood Center; and the SSJ Welcome Center. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. Being petite, it was a challenging walk during winter, and she had to lean hard into the winds whipping off Lake Erie. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Sister served as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Springfield from 1984 to 2005. In addition, she taught at Villa Maria College and Gannon University. Dean, of Marston Mills, MA and by many nieces and nephews and their families. 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. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister Kathleen entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke. 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. 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. January 7, 1933 December 5, 2021 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. based on information from your browser. Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield in the following schools: Sacred Heart, Holyoke, St. Joseph, Pittsfield, St. Mary, Northampton, and Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for 21 years. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. Several nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania survive her. In 1997, records of the Sisters of St Joseph were transferred to MacKillop Family Services. From the Founding Community of Wichita. Sister Catherines early ministries included teaching at Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School, both in Springfield. February 11, 2023. She also worked in the Finance Department of the Marian Center in Holyoke and in her retirement she assisted as support staff at Mont Marie. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. Send me. Sister Vida, whose name means Life had given her life to the One who knew her and called her by name. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John. She was predeceased by her sister, Sr. Ann Francis Burke, and by her brothers Joseph Lionel Burke and Joseph G. Jim Burke. 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. 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. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. All services for Sr. Annette Marie will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Friday, March 2, 2018. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. In December . She was a member of the retirement community at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. Sister Marie was scheduled to celebrate her 50th anniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph on Sept. 13 with the other members of her party. She especially cherished the time spent with them and the sense of real community that they provided. English She attended Holy Name Grammar School and graduated in 1965 from Cathedral High School. Sr. Karen Lyons (2/23/2022) and Sr. Delphine Kennedy (5/17/2022).