In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Sister Marguerite McGilly, SC
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...
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Henke, SC
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....
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia Ann O’Brien, SC
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...
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia McGowan, SC
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...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Catherine Ryan, SC
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...
In Memoriam: Sister Janet M. Baxendale, SC
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...
In Memoriam: Sister Nora Hearty, SC
A primary grades teacher par excellence, Sister Nora will long be remembered by her students and their parents for her quiet, gentle and compassionate nature, which endeared her to all with whom she lived and worked. Sister Nora Hearty (Sister Honoria Maria) was born...
In Memoriam: Catherine McGlynn, SC
In her advocacy work she had hands-on experience with the poor and those who really needed her, just as Jesus did. Sister Catherine McGlynn (Sister Marian Daniel) was born August 18,1925, in New York City. She was one of seven children, four daughters and three sons,...
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia Maureen Mulryan, SC
Sister Patricia volunteered in the food pantry of two local churches, participated in a local senior group, and provided daily acts of kindness to assist her neighbors. Sister Patricia Maureen Mulryan (Mary Catherine, known as Maureen) was born January 20, 1931, in...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Irene Breheny, SC
Students remember her as a thorough and tireless teacher who empowered them to do their best and who ‘made math make sense.’ Sister Marie Irene Breheny (Marie) was born August 15, 1927, in Ossining, New York. She was one of three children, one daughter and two sons,...