In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Sister Jean Bocian, SC
Sister Jean was truly an innovator in the fields of ministry she embraced. Her sensitivity to the hardships of others motivated her to imagine and accomplish practical ways to assist. Sister Jean Bocian was born July 19, 1947, in Alton, Illinois. She was one of...
In Memoriam: Sister Miriam Anne Brennan, SC
Sister Miriam Anne Brennan was a Sister of Charity nurse, par excellence, who loved her work and all she served. She once spoke of herself as “an old shoe in the closet – one people turn to when they need comfort”. Sister Miriam Anne Brennan, Miriam Theresa, was born...
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia Noone, SC
Sister Pat shared the light of her baptism generously, through language, communication and teaching. Sister Patricia Noone, formerly Sister Maura Catherine, was born March 11, 1939, in the Bronx, one of two daughters (twins) of Patrick and Maureen Maguire Noone....
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia Walsh, SC
Sister Pat brought competence, joy and laughter to whomever and wherever she served. Sister Patricia Walsh, formerly Sister Daniel Maureen, was born in Manhattan November 30, 1938. She was one of four children, three girls and a boy of Daniel and Cecilia Woods...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Paula Holdman, SC
Sr. Marie Paula both wise and intelligent spent her life bringing others to the love of learning.
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Tracey, SC
Sister Kathleen truly implemented the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s legacy in word and action—Teach Me Goodness and Discipline and Knowledge. Sister Kathleen Tracey, formerly Sister Kathleen Marie, was born December 16, 1925, in Teaneck, New Jersey. She was the...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Adele Henze, SC
Sister Mary Adele saw needs and did what she could to assist them. Over 40 years ago, a guidance counselor in elementary school was rare. Sister Mary Adele Henze, formerly Sister Marie Raymond, was born November 4, 1930, in the Bronx, New York. She was one of five...
In Memoriam: Sister Ellen Quirke, SC
Sister Ellen brought her keen mind and perceptive insights to matters of the Congregation, Church, and the global community. Sister Ellen Quirke, formerly Sister Ellen Marie, was born November 26, 1926, in Manhattan, the only daughter of four children of...
In Memoriam: Sister Alberta T. Carey, SC
As a minister of healing, faith in God’s constant help was her strength and gave her the hope that good will happen in lives. Sister Alberta Carey was born June 26, 1935, in Staten Island, N.Y., one of three daughters of Daniel and Lauretta Flannery Carey. Alberta...
In Memoriam: Sister Miriam Jude Trank, SC
Her lively sense of humor brightened the days of others, and her gifted hands blessed many babies with their first sweater and hat. Sister Miriam Jude (Mary Julia) was born April 1, 1933, in Woodside, New York. She was one of four children, one daughter and three sons...