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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.

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.

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.

“How beautiful on the mountain top are the feet of those who bring good news”

“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.

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.

“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?

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Her students described her as an excellent math teacher, one colleague saying, “She could teach math to a wall.”

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!!”

Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. There was a quiet joy deep in her being! That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

November 29, 1928 – October 4, 2021

June 4, 1932 – September 26, 2021

February 24, 1938 – July 17, 2021

October 12, 1926 – June 13, 2021

November 22, 1938 – May 6, 2021

January 9, 1924 – May 6, 2021

May 11, 1933 – May 3, 2021

May 6, 1933 – May 1, 2021

November 16, 1937 – March 21, 2021

April 18, 1931 – March 14, 2021

February 19, 1923 – March 11, 2021

October 2, 1938 – February 20, 2021

October 4, 1918 – February 19, 2021

June 12, 1928 – February 5, 2021

August 14, 1931 – February 5, 2021

August 1, 1924 – January 24, 2021

March 17, 1939 – January 19, 2021

June 11, 1935 – November 30, 2020

November 5, 1934 – October 16, 2020

April 12, 1930 – August 10, 2020

June 25, 1925 – July 15, 2020

June 4, 1931 – May 17, 2020

May 3, 1924 – May 16, 2020

July 28, 1930 – May 9, 2020

August 8, 1931 – May 8, 2020

July 4, 1926 – May 6, 2020

July 29, 1932 – May 4, 2020

April 27, 1922 – May 3, 2020

February 9, 1940 – May 1, 2020

February 18, 1928 – April 28, 2020

November 23, 1933 – February 19, 2020

June 25, 1927 – January 28, 2020

May 11, 1926 – December 18, 2019

March 8 1929– December 7, 2019

October 6, 1928 – December 2, 2019

January 11, 1919 – November 27, 2019

November 8, 1930 – October 16, 2019

March 1, 1938 – October 4, 2019

November 23, 1936 – September 1, 2019

September 30, 1936 – August 2, 2019

November 13, 1931 – June 12, 2019

December 26, 1917 – April 13, 2019

March 1, 1924 – March 12, 2019

June 21, 1932 – February 21, 2019

November 14, 1926 – February 8, 2019

March 15, 1927 – February 5, 2019

January 4, 1930 – February 4, 2019

July 30, 1938 – January 24, 2019

September 25, 1933 – January 2, 2019

April 18, 1929 – December 21, 2018

October 27, 1932 – December 9, 2018

September 3, 1935 – November 10, 2018

August 4, 1925 – October 8, 2018

May 10, 1930 – September 17, 2018

January 30, 1923 – August 30, 2018

September 1, 1914 – August 26, 2018

February 10, 1940 – July 8, 2018

August 31, 1940 – August 9, 2018

October 6, 1934 – June 20, 2018

May 12, 1921 – June 20, 2018

July 13,1917 – May 19, 2018

January 10, 1926 – May 6, 2018

December 21, 1924 – April 12, 2018

February 22, 1926 – January 11, 2018

November 18, 1928 – January 4, 2018

November 14, 1927 – December 4, 2017

June 9, 1925 – November 16, 2017

July 7, 1921 – November 1, 2017

April 14, 1916 – August 29, 2017

May 10, 1929 – May 19, 2017