In Memoriam

Sister Grace touched and changed the lives of thousands by her presence, support and work. Sister Grace Anne was born July 2, 1926, in Mount Vernon, New York, one of five children —three daughters and two sons— of James and Alfonsina Farinari Troisi. Grace attended...

 When she moved to Assisted Living at age 97, Sister Angela found another ministry — to spread joy among the residents. Sister Angela Marie Rooney (Catherine) was born February 22, 1917, in Manhattan. She was one of three children, two daughters and one son, of...

As a good listener, compassionate with those caught in life’s struggles, she became a role model for the hundreds of students fortunate to know her. Sister Clare Regan (Sister Grace Matthew) was born August 24, 1926, in Jersey City, New Jersey, one of four daughters...

Early in her community life, when asked how she would like to be remembered, she wrote, “as a caring, prayerful, dedicated woman of service.” Sister Marguerite McGilly (Sister Regina Richard) was born May 29, 1937, in Manhattan, one of three daughters of Thomas and...

Sister Grace was an excellent teacher and nurse, known for her kindness, compassion, and marvelous sense of humor. Sister Grace Henke (Sister Mary Adrienne) was born February 24, 1932, in the Bronx, New York, the daughter of Eugene and Frances Adrienne Le Merle Henke....

Teaching young children was Sister Patricia Ann’s great joy … Sister Patricia Ann O’Brien (Sister Andrew Marie), born March 17, 1934, in Manhattan, was the youngest of four children, one son and three daughters, of Andrew and Anne Westphalen O’Brien. Patricia Ann...

Sister Pat was one in a million and will be greatly missed by all; we are better for having her in our lives. Sister Patricia McGowan (Sister Kathleen Mary) was born June 5, 1939, in Manhattan, one of four children —three daughters and one son— of Cormac and Anna...

Sister Mary Catherine used her artistic abilities in several ways to bring joy to others. Sister Mary Catherine Ryan was born September 24, 1932, in Manhattan, one of three children — a daughter and two sons — of Thomas and Catherine Gladney Ryan. Mary Catherine...

Her legacy will be her students, me being one of them, carrying on service and dedication to the future of the Church. Sister Janet Baxendale (Sister Francis Rosaire) was born September 27, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, the oldest of three children, one daughter and...