sisters of st joseph mont marie holyoke ma

HOLYOKE More than 60 years ago, Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield Alice Kenney, Loretta Scarlett and Helene Michael Nihill, all now well educated women in their 80s, took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, as members of their congregation of women religious. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. All services for Sr. Helene Michael will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mont Marie Cemetery was started in the spring of 1971 on the grounds of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse. In 1992 she founded CityArts for Youth, Providence and co-founded the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in 2001. Sister Emily entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Westfield. She also served on the staff of the Mission Office of the Sisters of Providence, Holyoke. 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. In 1991 she retired at St. Joseph Residence where she served as a volunteer visiting the sick in nursing homes. from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. Sister Roberta earned a B.A. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. The lack of funds to meet expenses for aging members, as well as large properties no longer needed, is an issue for congregations of religious men and women across the country. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, Milford. Sister retired to Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Worcester. Sister Bette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish in North Adams. It is the northernmost of the two cemeteries in that area. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two congregations merged. Sister Betty entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Immaculate Conception Parish, Worcester in 1951. She spent many years at St. Marys School, Westfield, beginning in 1981 as a teacher in the elementary school, and serving as school secretary from 1988-2010. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. She retired in Southbridge in 1994. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on the same day at 1:30. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont and St. Francis de Sales School in Bennington, Vermont. 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, Sister is survived by her sister Margaret Konkol and several loving nieces and nephews. In the Diocese of Providence she taught in SacredHeartSchool, Pawtucket and St.Francis School, Warwick. She served on the staff at the College of Our Lady of the Elms and as Pastoral Minister at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Southwick, Mass. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1943 from Christ the King Parish, Rutland. The wake will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. 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. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester. Sister Margaret Henry entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland in 1951 from St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in West Rutland. Besides Milton, Sisters are moving to Bethany Health Care Center, or the St. Joseph Sisters' Residence, both in Framingham, and a few Sisters will move into an apartment, in Brighton, to help with the move. Besides her years teaching, in Springfield, at Holy Name, Cathedral Grammar, and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the 83-year-old native of Barre did pastoral care ministry with the elderly in Gardner. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Springfield at Annunciation School, Northampton, St. Mary School, Pittsfield and for most of her teaching career in Holyoke, at Sacred Heart School, St. Jerome School, Blessed Sacrament School as principal, and at Holyoke Catholic where she was Director of Performing Arts and coordinator of Community Service. She also is survived by Pamela Merritt and Alice Heath, both of Rutland, for whom she cared in their young lives. Sister taught for several years at Sacred Heart School in Holyoke and at Holy Family School in Springfield. HOLYOKE - After 117 years, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield are leaving the Mont Marie property in Holyoke. She graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass., and earned a B.A. 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. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland and joined the retirement Community at Mt. She earned an A.B. In 1955 Sister Gill entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence. Sister Annette Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, Mass. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. 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. Nihill grew up on Miller Street, in Springfield's Hungry Hill section, and said three Sisters, in her community, also grew up on that street. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sister Dianne leaves to cherish her memory her dear friend Sr. Patricia Rahaim, many faithful colleagues and friends, several generations of grateful students and the caring staff at Steere House in Providence, RI. degree in education from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland. 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. Sister served as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Springfield from 1984 to 2005. In the mid-1970s, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River merged with the Springfield Sisters, and, in 2001, Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, Vt., joined with Springfield as well. She earned an A.B. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her nephews David Barry of Florida and James Barry of Georgia and by her niece, Judith Bowen of East Dorset, VT. She also leaves her friend and caretaker of many years, Doris Maguire and her family of Bennington, VT. Her early education was in the parochial schools of Worcester and she was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester. Sister was predeceased by her brother Richard Gould of Adams, Mass. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. We resolved to do what we needed to do, and to make choices that would allow us to care for every one of our Sisters through out her lifetime. Sister Conway was a charter member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and played cello also with the CVPSC orchestra and the Sisters of St. Joseph Orchestra. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph,John, Edward, Shirley and Anne. In her latter years she served as Coordinator of Retirement at Mont Marie and as Community Archivist. She earned an A.B. from LaSalle University,and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Mass. 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. Sister Annmarie Sanders, of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and a Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, said congregations pooling retirement resources is a "trend throughout the whole country.". While she said it will not be easy to leave her Springfield relatives, as well as others, she is "keeping an open mind" and "looking forward" to celebrating her 86 birthday, in August, in Milton. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister Norma taught in Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke; St. Joseph School, North Adams; and Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 5 / Arts Syndrome (PRPS1) No disease-causing mutations detected. (Fenton) Reilley. He still has a lot of hobbies, though. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Sister Annette worked at Mont Marie as part of the support staff for the Conference Center and for Weston Rehab Associates. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Anne Parish, Worcester. All three admit acceptance of the move, but acknowledged the emotional pain involved in leaving home, and younger members whose future remains uncertain. 2023 Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. She earned an A.B. Sister also served as a Police Commissioner for the city of Springfield, Mass. Schneider said the Sisters being relocated have visited their new quarters. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. From 1989 to 2000 Sister ministered to the Sisters at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. Services for Sr. Patricia Francis will take place in St. Michael Cathedral on Friday, December 28, 2018. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. This is a different order, but one that also had its beginnings, like the Springfield Sisters, in Le Puy, France. She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke, MA in 2003. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Mary Beatrice is survived by several generations of nieces, nephews and dear cousins. Services for Sr. Judith will take place at Mary Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd, in Springfield on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She sang in church choirs in both Rutland and Bennington. and M.A. Sister was pastoral minister at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Agawam and an adult religious educator and spiritual director at St. Francis Parish, Belchertown. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Born in Springfield, Mass. She added that the convent, in Milton, is "beautiful.". Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is proud to introduce our progressive vision for post-acute health care to Hampden County. 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. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00. Sister Roberta ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Holyoke, St. Charles and St. Mary Schools, Pittsfield, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; in the Diocese of Worcester as a teacher at St. Paul School, Blackstone and St. Louis School, Webster; in the Diocese of Providence, RI at St. Francis Day Center, Manville and as a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket. Sister Louise Thomas became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community at Mont Marie in 2008, and more recently resided at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. She was a faithful volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. 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. "It is big help when a large congregation, which has provided a retirement facility for members, now finds itself with a lot of empty space. Of her congregation, Schneider stated, in the article, that members "learned during the past year this stark truth: We will be without any remaining cash assets before the end of this decade, unless we make very significant changes. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister also taught in the GAL Adult Literacy Program in Ludlow. With million-dollar renovations now complete, we have infused every aspect of our environment with our signature Rehabbing Care., 36 Lower Westfield Road Holyoke, MA 01040. In the Diocese of Worcester Sr. Mary Dorothy taught in St. Mary School, Milford and St. Ann School, Worcester. She earned a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris, France and a Doctor of Divinity from Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, Iowa. It is also planning to launch the public phase of a planned capital campaign, possibly by year's end. She is predeceased by her sisters Marie Gaffney of Worcester and Ann Lopes of Milford. 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. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield merged in 1974. Sister Kathleen entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke. 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. Mary Academy, Burlington, VT, and earned a B.S. St. Joseph, Rutland; Brandon Training School and College of St. Joseph the Provider, where she served on the library staff. It is a hugh concern in the Church right now. All services for Sr. Cecilia James will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. All rights reserved (About Us). She served the Diocese of Providence for many years at St. Lucy School, Middletown, and St. Joseph School, Newport and ministered among the people of St. Thomas Parish, Providence for 37 years, from 1976 until her retirement in 2013. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. Sister Louise Thomas entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1947. from Sr. Michael Parish, Ocean Grove, Mass. This area is served by the Holyoke attendance zone. from Heed University, Florida. 413-532-4182. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. In 2001 she retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff in various positions. Sister Cecilia taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral Grammar, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and St. Matthew, all in Springfield, and St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. In addition, a few Sisters will move into an apartment in Brighton, also owned by the CSJ's, to help with the move. Sister Irenes teaching assignments were at Holy Rosary, Holyoke; St. Peters, Worcester; St. Josephs, Pittsfield and Cathedral High School in Springfield. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Some 30 retired Sisters are moving from Mont Marie. She was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a A.B. She also served at Jericho in Holyoke, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield and The Open Window, Chicopee. 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 her sister Jean McDermott of Hartford, CT. and by several nieces and nephews and their children, for whom she continues to be a source of strength, inspiration and comfort. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her cousins, Peggy Ann Bourassa of Woonsocket, RI and Cathy Chenot of Burrillville, RI and by her close friend, Susan McNamee of Tolland, CT. Sister Lorraine Villemaire entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Denis Parish in East Douglas, Mass. 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 was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. It is nice at this age.". Sister John Brigid entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. She graduated from St Jerome High School, Holyoke. She also served as a registered nurse at the Mont Marie Health Care Center 1991-2006 until her retirement. Sister earned a B.A. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. ; and by her nephew David of Springfield. A native of Milford, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Grace (Byrnes) Belforti. For more than a century, Mont Marie has provided the Holyoke area with the finest short-term and long-term care services, and today, we continue to build on the strong bedrock of compassionate care founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The largest online newspaper archive; 22,800+ newspapers from the 1700s-2000s; Millions of additional pages added every month She was on the staff of the College of Our Lady of the Elms' Alumnae Library from 1979-2002; continuing as a volunteer after her retirement. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Sister Grace entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Hopedale, Mass. 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. 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. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. Sister will be waked from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. Built on the compassionate tradition of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, we have provided outstanding healthcare for over a century. 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. Sister Mary Lou taught one year at Cathedral Grammar School, Springfield, before beginning her graduate studies in biology. She served as a teacher at schools in the Diocese of Springfield including Our Lady of Hope, Holy Family and Holy Name in Springfield, and taught for19 years at Cathedral High School. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. We are deeply grateful for all of your support during these unprecedented times. from 1993 to 1995. Sister Claudette Samson (Lucille Marie), (9/9/1937), beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died on February 4, 2023 at Heritage North Nursing Facility in Agawam, Mass. degree and a M.Ed. 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. ; Kathy Keefe of Catskill, NY, and Angela Leslie Keefe of Sydney, Australia. Sister Dorothy Connors, 84, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph in her 66th year, formerly known as Sr. Teresa Elizabeth, died on Saturday, February 25, 2006, in the Mont Marie. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister, Annette Cantin and several loving nieces and nephews. The not-so-easy part comes down to implementation. May they be at home in Your Presence for time and eternity. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. ; Mary Blanchet of Indianapolis, Indiana; Michael Keefe of Gorham, Maine; John Keefe of Warren, Mass. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, St. Albans, VT. She earned a B.S. June 30, 2022 . Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rutland. Her final teaching assignment was at Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for twenty-three years.

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