In Memoriam

But closest to her heart was always the children… Sister Mary Therese Hannaway (Sister Marian John) was born August 22, 1932, in Bronx, New York. She was the oldest of five children, four daughters and one son, of John and Mary Callaghan Hannaway. Mary Therese...

Sister Goretti had loves that shaped her life and ministry — the German language, science, the hearing-impaired community, and music, especially the harmonica. Sister Maria Goretti Wieser (Wilma Barbara) was born June 25, 1931, in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She was...

Sister Grace was a dynamic teacher who believed that education was the door to a better future for her students, no matter their age, and she dedicated her life to this value. Sister Grace Thérèse Murray (Grace Theresa) was born August 30, 1927, in Atlantic City, New...

On the occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Sister of Charity, Yonkers’ Mayor Philip A. Amicone declared October 5, 2007, “Sister Theresa Luciano Day.” The Proclamation noted the “quality and innovative education and strong foundation” she provided for the many...

 In her busy life, there was always time for family and friends, former students, colleagues, and, in these later years, nursing staff, aides, and other Cabrini residents. Sister Catherine Smith (Sister Miriam Magdalen) was born January 3, 1919, in Manhattan, one...

Her depth of spirituality was a gift she lovingly shared with those with whom she worked and lived. Sister Frances Devine (Sister James Marie) was born August 4, 1918, in Manhattan, one of three daughters and three sons of James and Julia Sullivan Devine. Frances...

Students will remember her ability to make learning fun because she found teaching fun, and friends will remember the joy she brought to every gathering. Sister Constance Brennan (Sister Mary Josita) was born July 20, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of...

She considered herself blessed to be a Catholic educator of the young, especially in preparing them for the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist. The Funeral Mass for Sr. Ellen Dunne was streamed from St. Margaret of Cortona Church on September 25. The...

She held high standards for her students, helping them achieve excellence in their work. Students will remember her for her kindness, generosity and dedication. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Anne Miriam Connellan was streamed from St. Margaret of Cortona Church...

A lively wit and a warm personality together with a quiet sense of determination enabled Sister Kathleen to excel in professional and personal relationships. Sister Kathleen McKiernan (Sister Dolores Elizabeth) was born February 8, 1934, in Manhattan, one of seven...