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In Memoriam
We Remember Them At the beginning of the year and at its end…
God of time and eternity, help us look to the past with gratitude and to the future with hope.
We remember this day those who have gone before us here, who labored not for themselves alone but with a vision of creating for the future a world better than they had known.

Sister Marie Therese Keough, CSJ
Thank you, Sister Marie Keough for the ways that you lived our mission of unity — amidst all types of diversity — every day of your life.
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Sister Ellen Powers, CSJ
Thank you, Sister Ellen, for the many ways you provided your helping hand, God’s helping hand within educational, congregational and family situations. We know that you now experience that future full of hope that God has promised and prepared for you.
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Sister Patricia McLaughlin, CSJ
Her natural disposition as well as her faith life made her approachable and warm, a favorite with young and old, a beloved aunt, and a genuine reflection of the generosity of God’s love.
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Sister Rose Agnes Urban, CSJ
“How beautiful on the mountain top are the feet of those who bring good news”
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Sister Helen Callahan, CSJ
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.” When I think of Helen Callahan, the first word that comes to me is gracious. Google defines this as “marked by kindness and courtesy, generosity of spirit. Scripture says, “God’s response is to call God own self “gracious.” So, Helen is in good company.
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Sister John Mary Quirk, CSJ
John Mary would be celebrating sixty-five years as a Sister of St. Joseph in October of this year. She began her ministerial journey as a teacher in Sacred Heart School in Weymouth. How she loved teaching first graders. Her gentleness and nurturing manner were life-giving gifts for the children to whom she ministered. She went on to teach first grade at St. Pius, Lynn.
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Sister Patricia Ann Logan, CSJ
“This is what God asks of you, only this, to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God.” How often have we heard these words – words that Sister Patricia chose for today’s celebration?
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Sister Ellen Pumphret, CSJ
Ellen Cecilia Pumphret was a woman of deep faith. She was a resurrection woman. Is it any wonder that God called her home during this Easter season – a season of new life and hope, a season of promise?
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Sister Nancy Brennan, CSJ
If anyone ever “flew below the radar”, it was Nancy Brennan! The original founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph exhorted them to be a “hidden design”, so Nancy was merely following that guideline.
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Sister Mary Kelleher, CSJ
Mary’s life was not always easy. She didn’t always believe in her own goodness and kindness even as she affirmed and championed the goodness in others.
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Sister Patricia Cushing, CSJ
Patricia approached her last journey with grace and resolve and when she had accomplished her task, she allowed her spirit to rest in the Lord. A woman of courage!
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Sister Anna Bridget Crann, CSJ
Anna Crann was a lifelong giver of joy and service to others – especially at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. Hers was a spirituality of waiting: accompanying the sisters in their last moments of life to their eternal life. How she loved her ministry.
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Sister Geraldine Shea, CSJ
For many years, Sr. Geraldine volunteered at Camp Pablo in Haverhill, nurturing children with muscular dystrophy with her good cooking and happy spirit. Just prior to her move to Bethany, Gerry volunteered at Mt. St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph Prep.
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Sister Rita Virginia McCarthy, CSJ
In the late sixties, early seventies, Rita, like some other sisters at that time, began to work in the courts, advocating for and supporting adolescents who were having difficulty navigating home and school.
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Sister Mary Ann Alves, CSJ
Her students described her as an excellent math teacher, one colleague saying, “She could teach math to a wall.”
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Sister Rena Foley, CSJ
With a twinkle in her eye, a great sense of humor and a fondness for mischief, Rena kept fifty-three postulants, literally and figuratively, “on our toes!!”
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Sister Doris Langlois, CSJ
Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone.
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Sister Edna Marie Barbadoro, CSJ
Sister Edna lived her life with love, prayer, grace, compassion, dignity, gentle strength, and faithfulness to her calls as a nurse and a Sister of St. Joseph for seventy-three years.
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Sister Mary Olsen, CSJ
Mary, like your namesake, you have blessed all those who have had the good fortune to know you. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth.
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Sister Patricia Ellen Corkery, CSJ
Sister Patricia Corkery filled our world with love. What a gift and blessing she was and is to us: Sisters of St. Joseph; her family; her many friends; her Church; and this fragile world. She spent her days making people happy.
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Sister Mary Claire O’Connor, CSJ
As a teacher in elementary education at St Benedict’s in Somerville, St. Joseph’s, Lynn, St. John’s, Quincy, St. Catherine’s, Norwood, St. Theresa’s, West Roxbury and Sacred Heart, Weymouth, Mary Claire was a witness to God’s love to the students, parents, and teachers with whom she ministered.
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Mary Teresa Norton, CSJ
September 7, 1931 – April 28, 2022, Mary valued her “call” to be in the service of God. At her jubilee in 1978, her theme in both readings and music was, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” Sister Vida, whose name means “Life” had given her life to the One who knew her and called her by name. Work was also a value to Mary Teresa, as a teenager and as she lived into the winter of her life.
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Catherine Mary Meade, CSJ
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 soon became the chairperson of that department as well as a Student Advisor. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. Catherine, along with other faculty members, became immersed in women’s history. She believed, for women, the path to equality stretched far ahead, and the journey had only begun.
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Sister Mary Malone, CSJ
October 26, 1929 – February 7, 2022
The image of the Good Shepherd is one of gentleness, peace and compassion. These qualities describe Sister Mary Malone, who is remembered by all as a gentle and kind person. We bless you, Mary, for the gift of joy as manifestation of the love of God, which you so readily shared with us. All the happy memories of your presence among us will provide comfort in our loss. 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!

Sister Anna Edge, CSJ
July 31, 1954 – February 4, 2022
Anna spoke out against injustice at the School of the Americas in Georgia, stood with the migrant workers in North Carolina and with the people of El Salvador. She spoke out wherever the dear neighbor suffered. Her light shined on all with whom she came in contact. What did Anna do with her one, precious life? She gave it away, to God and others, unconditionally. And that has made all the difference.

Sister Barbara Reney, CSJ
April 15, 1933 – January 20, 2022
Threaded through all of Barbara’s ministries was the expression of her experience in writing. Not only did Barbara craft lovely prose works, but she also had a gift for poetic expression. Her poem about the one hundred one windows of the retreat center serves as evidence of her romance with language. Among her favorite poems were the works of Mary Oliver, whose books lined Barbara’s shelves.

Sister Mary Scanlon, CSJ
May 22, 1932 – December 20, 2021
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 God’s children; she was a great math teacher and made math understandable to those who had a hard time with math.

Sister Thomasine Knowlton, CSJ
January 7, 1933 – December 5, 2021
It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. “Sister T” endeared herself to faculty, students, and parents alike because of her sincere dedication to all who comprised the school community.

Sister Marie Ancilla McCarthy, CSJ
April 13, 1935 – December 11, 2021
Ever gracious, kind, and gentle, Betty, Sister Marie Ancilla has gone home to her God with hands full of blessings – both those she gave and those she was for others. May her reward be truly a heavenly feast to rival that of Isaiah’s!

Sister Margaret Crann, CSJ
October 5, 1941 – November 21, 2021
Margaret loved all things spiritual and she was a true seeker of God. Their daily ride to Framingham became a prayerful event for them because they witnessed the sun rising. And now the sun has set on Margaret’s life. I can hear her uttering her favorite words: If the only prayer you ever say is “thank you” that is enough.
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Sister Rita Anne Davis, CSJ
November 29, 1928 – October 4, 2021
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Sister Lorraine DiMare, CSJ
June 4, 1932 – September 26, 2021
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Sister Rose Joseph Murphy, CSJ
February 24, 1938 – July 17, 2021
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Sister Jeanne Marie Doherty, CSJ
October 12, 1926 – June 13, 2021
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Sister Patricia O’Connell, CSJ
November 22, 1938 – May 6, 2021
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Sister Janis Delaney, CSJ
January 9, 1924 – May 6, 2021
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Sister Marie Louise McCarthy, CSJ
May 11, 1933 – May 3, 2021
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Sister Helen Thomas Colbert, CSJ
May 6, 1933 – May 1, 2021
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Sister Patricia Ann McDonough, CSJ
November 16, 1937 – March 21, 2021
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Sister Marcella Campos , CSJ
April 18, 1931 – March 14, 2021
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Sister Mary Gervasi DiGregorio, CSJ
February 19, 1923 – March 11, 2021
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Sister Joan Patricia Lonergan, CSJ
October 2, 1938 – February 20, 2021
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Sister Waltrude Dennis, CSJ
October 4, 1918 – February 19, 2021
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Sister Gloria Capozzoli, CSJ
June 12, 1928 – February 5, 2021
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Sister Marian Patricia Feeley, CSJ
August 14, 1931 – February 5, 2021
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Sister Rita Marie McCormack, CSJ
August 1, 1924 – January 24, 2021
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Sister Kathleen Maquire, CSJ
March 17, 1939 – January 19, 2021
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Sister Thomas Joseph Bradley, CSJ
June 11, 1935 – November 30, 2020
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Sister Avis Joyce, CSJ
November 5, 1934 – October 16, 2020
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Sister Margaret Cunningham, CSJ
April 12, 1930 – August 10, 2020
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Sister Ivan Cadigan, CSJ
June 25, 1925 – July 15, 2020
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Sister Helen Halligan, CSJ
June 4, 1931 – May 17, 2020
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Sister Paul Joseph Leary, CSJ
May 3, 1924 – May 16, 2020
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Sister Catherine Ann Lloyd, CSJ
July 28, 1930 – May 9, 2020
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Sister Claire Archambault, CSJ
August 8, 1931 – May 8, 2020
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Sister Regina Harrington, CSJ
July 4, 1926 – May 6, 2020
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Sister Patricia Martin, CSJ
July 29, 1932 – May 4, 2020
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Sister Mary Louise Mawn, CSJ
April 27, 1922 – May 3, 2020
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Sister Marie Claire Goudey, CSJ
February 9, 1940 – May 1, 2020
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Sister Helen Laughlin, CSJ
February 18, 1928 – April 28, 2020
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Sister Martina Marie Kelly, CSJ
November 23, 1933 – February 19, 2020
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Sister Jeanne Ibach, CSJ
June 25, 1927 – January 28, 2020
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Sister Mary M. Shea, CSJ
May 11, 1926 – December 18, 2019
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Sister Thea McCabe, CSJ
March 8 1929– December 7, 2019
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Sister Enis Mattozzi, CSJ
October 6, 1928 – December 2, 2019
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Sister Anne Kiely, CSJ
January 11, 1919 – November 27, 2019
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Sister Roberta Marie Brown, CSJ
November 8, 1930 – October 16, 2019
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Sister Marie Nelson, CSJ
March 1, 1938 – October 4, 2019
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Sister Ann Marie Lawless, CSJ
November 23, 1936 – September 1, 2019
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Sister Mary Josephine Quirk, CSJ
September 30, 1936 – August 2, 2019
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Sister Margaret (Peg) Horan, CSJ
November 13, 1931 – June 12, 2019
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Sister Declan Sullivan, CSJ
December 26, 1917 – April 13, 2019
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Sister Eunice Fitzgerald, CSJ
March 1, 1924 – March 12, 2019
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Sister Margaret Catherine Sims, CSJ
June 21, 1932 – February 21, 2019
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Sister Mildred Malone, CSJ
November 14, 1926 – February 8, 2019
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Sister Florence Barton, CSJ
March 15, 1927 – February 5, 2019
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Sister Theresa Donovan, CSJ
January 4, 1930 – February 4, 2019
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Sister Nancy Cavanaugh, CSJ
July 30, 1938 – January 24, 2019
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Sister Patricia Lynch, CSJ
September 25, 1933 – January 2, 2019
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Sister Frances Agnes Blake, CSJ
April 18, 1929 – December 21, 2018
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Sister Catherine Gilmore, CSJ
October 27, 1932 – December 9, 2018
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Sister Ann Donohue, CSJ
September 3, 1935 – November 10, 2018
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Sister Cecilia Agnes Mulrennan, CSJ
August 4, 1925 – October 8, 2018
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Sister Marjorie Marie Howe, CSJ
May 10, 1930 – September 17, 2018
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Sister Christiana Cronin, CSJ
January 30, 1923 – August 30, 2018
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Sister Dorothy Melanson, CSJ
September 1, 1914 – August 26, 2018
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Sister Ann Marie Ghiloni, CSJ
February 10, 1940 – July 8, 2018
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Sister Kathleen Creedon, CSJ
August 31, 1940 – August 9, 2018
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Sister Barbara Scanlon, CSJ
October 6, 1934 – June 20, 2018
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Sister Sebastian Finnity, CSJ
May 12, 1921 – June 20, 2018
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Sister Herberta Smith, CSJ
July 13,1917 – May 19, 2018
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Sister Janet Walsh, CSJ
January 10, 1926 – May 6, 2018
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Sister Rosine Pustizi, CSJ
December 21, 1924 – April 12, 2018
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Sister Marie Louise McDonough
February 22, 1926 – January 11, 2018
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Sister Mari Ryan
November 18, 1928 – January 4, 2018
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Sister Mary l Shea
November 14, 1927 – December 4, 2017
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Sister Anne Gavin
June 9, 1925 – November 16, 2017
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Sister Helen Fenton
July 7, 1921 – November 1, 2017
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Antoine Carroll, CSJ
April 14, 1916 – August 29, 2017
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Sister Dorothy McCarthy
May 10, 1929 – May 19, 2017
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