In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Marie Gregg, SC
"Those students whom she taught or counseled found her to be an enthusiastic teacher and a good listener." Sister Kathleen Gregg (Sister Michael Marie) was born in New York City on August 15, 1931. Her parents, Michael and Catherine Egan Gregg, had two...
In Memoriam: Sister Marilda Joseph Aeillo
"You often wonder after taking care of so many children, how they turn out. Then you see the good people they become and it gives you a good feeling." Sister Marilda Joseph (Theresa) was born on August 15, 1916 in New York City. She was one of five...
In Memoriam: Sister Virginia Catharine Jarczynski, SC
"Sister Catharine embraced her missionary calling and was greatly influenced by her years in the Bahamas. When she returned to the States in 1967, her love for the poor was shown in her ministry at the New York Foundling Hospital..." Sister Virginia...
In Memoriam: Sister Winifred O’Toole, SC
"…she advised, inspired and encouraged many with her talents and innovative ideas." Sister Winifred O'Toole (Sister Marian Robert) was born December 19, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of three daughters and a son of Michael and Mary Acton O'Toole....
In Memoriam: Sister Jeanne Atkinson, SC
"Sister Jeanne was known for her cheerful smile, friendliness, and sense of humor." Sister Jeanne Atkinson (Joan) was born on November 20, 1932 in New York City. She and her brother Robert were the only children of Robert and Jean McKittrick Atkinson. Joan...
In Memoriam: Sister Miriam Thomas Collins, SC
"Sister Thomas' jovial kindness and compassion made her beloved by all the people in the South Bronx. She was widely known as the 'Bronx Bombshell,' because of her energy and exuberance." Sister Miriam Thomas, who also called herself Sister Trude because...
In Memoriam: Sister Immaculata Burke, SC
"Sister Immaculata had the heart of a true daughter of Elizabeth Seton, the soul of a missionary, the skill of a healer, the compassion of one who walked the way of charity..." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton once characterized herself as a “citizen of the...
In Memoriam: Sister Martha Cummings, SC
"Sister Martha was a kind and compassionate teacher and nurse. Her students enjoyed her sense of humor and her quick wit...." Sister Martha Cummings (Sister James Carmita) was born May 9, 1937 in New York City. She was one of two daughters of Harry and...
In Memoriam: Sister Constance Horan, SC
"Sister Constance was a faithful and innovative educator....Her students praised her for quiet expertise, understanding and encouragement." Sister Constance Horan (Sister Constance Marie) was born on May 17, 1913 in New York City, the eldest of three...
In Memoriam: Sister Claire Marian Barton, SC
"Her dedicated service to patients, their families and staff have been an inspiration for us all." Sister Claire Marian Barton (Helene) was born on September 12, 1925 in New Dorp, Staten Island, one of three children born to Samuel and Helen Cole Barton....