She served on the staff at the College of Our Lady of the Elms and as Pastoral Minister at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Southwick, Mass. St. Mary's Hospital (now St. Mary's Healthcare) located in Amsterdam, New York, was opened in 1903, and Sisters of St. Joseph served in the development and management of the new hospital. Previous to that, she ministered in the schools of the Diocese as a teacher at Holy Trinity, Greenfield and Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke; as both teacher and later principal at St. Joseph High School, North Adams; principal at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield, and as principal at Our Lady of Hope School, Springfield. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. The house was later restored to its 1840s appearance, and has been turned into a house museum interpreting its usage . In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by many loving cousins. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. Entered into eternal life on June 30, 2022, at the age of 97 years, celebrating 75 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. A wake service will be held at 10:00 a.m. She worked at the Christian Education Center in Springfield and as curriculum coordinator for the Diocese of Springfield. Sister taught for several years at Sacred Heart School in Holyoke and at Holy Family School in Springfield. She served in Campus Ministry at the Newman Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and later worked in pastoral ministry at St. Patricks, Springfield. She earned both an A.B. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. 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For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ died peacefully on February 22, 2023 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland and a M.A. Entered into eternal life on May 27, 2022, at the age of 89 years, celebrating 72 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Our Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, was founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866 by an Australian woman Mary Helen MacKillop and an English priest Reverend Julian Edmund Tenison Woods. and M.A. Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. Rose Ann Howard, SCN, 85, was born in Waverly, Kentucky, on June 3, 1936. Sister Rose Adrian Peukert died on January 8, 2023 at St. Johns Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Entered into eternal life on March 21, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Entered into eternal life on February 17, 2022, at the age of 87 years, celebrating 71 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She also ministered for many years in the Spanish Apostolate in Holyoke in pastoral work and religious education, as a teacher of homeless children in Falmouth and in Greenhouse Management at New Alchemy Institute, Falmouth. It turned out to be aggressive, and she died Dec. 22 at age 64. Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen), 89, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 70 years, died at Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke, Mass. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton. St. Joseph Convent in 1990. Many of these students went on to follow careers in research and teaching themselves. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Community of St. Joseph is made up of people joined together in the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, that all may be one. We remember . We Are. from Heed University, Florida. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters Lillian Marie Poitras of Fall River and Antoinette Marie Aubin of Westport, Mass. She was graduated from Mt.St. Sister Geraldine was born in Oil City, PA, on July . "Our response to the needs of the people of God is characterized by a cordial and hospitable spirit, a willing heart ready for any good work, a quiet sense of hiddenness, coupled with a desire to serve to the best of our ability," the Congregation states. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. We commend Sister Catherine to your prayers. Six died at The Villa at Florham Park. For many years she worked in the Business Office at the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Mass. We, and those who share our charism and mission, are motivated in all things by our profound love of God and our dear neighbors. The daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty, she attended St. Ursula Grade School in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. She was on the staff of the College of Our Lady of the Elms' Alumnae Library from 1979-2002; continuing as a volunteer after her retirement. James T. Mulligan. USA. from Southeastern Massachusetts University. The Congregation includes approximately 620 women religious who minister in 12 states and the District of Columbia. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. Sister Louise Thomas entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1947. What we are called to do and how God calls us. Her early education was at St. Jerome School and she graduated from St. Jerome High School. She earned an M.A. Entered into eternal life on May 17, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 69 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph,John, Edward, Shirley and Anne. Sister Mary Anne taught in the Diocese of Springfield in Holy Family School, Our Lady of Hope School, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; Holy Rosary School and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Holyoke; St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mary School, Westfield, and Annunciation School, Northampton. She entered the Poor Clare Sisters, and was then known as Sister Francis Clare.She worked in many forms of ministry in Ireland . Sister Maria Edward taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield in Holy Family, Our Lady of Hope, and Cathedral High School, Springfield; Blessed Sacrament, Greenfield; St. Mary, Northampton; St. Agnes, Dalton; Catholic Central Elementary and St. Mark, Pittsfield; in the Diocese of Worcester in St. Louis, Webster; Sacred Heart, Gardner and St. Stephen, Worcester. She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy May Test. A native of Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Hannon) Hurley. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. I can hear her uttering her favorite words: If the only prayer you ever say is thank you that is enough. The names of hundreds of deceased Sisters of St. Joseph are listed on plaques at Mont Marie in Holyoke, the order's motherhouse. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke, Mass. She was also the recipient of several awards: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Carol McGovern, RSM Memorial Award, 1998; the Goff Womens Achievement Award, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Public Health Association, 2008; The Providence Newspaper Guilds John Kiffney Public Service Award, 2010; YWCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award, 2013; and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps Della Strada Award, 2014. Information about former SSJ students and deceased Sisters Sister Janet DiPasquale, Executive Secretary, 716-759-6454 x230, jdipasqaule@ssjbuffalo.org . Sister was an Administrator at St. Bridget School, Manchester, Conn. She subsequently served in the Catholic schools of the Bridgeport Diocese as religious educator and librarian. from Boston College. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth. . Sister Sheila was graduated from St. Peter High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. Among the many honors which Sister Mary received were: the Pynchon Award, presented by the Advertising Club of Springfield; the National Human Relations Award by the Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; the Via Veritatis Medal, presented by Elms College; and Chevalier dans lOrdre des Palmes Academiques from the Government of France. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She was awarded a fellowship by the French government for one year's study in Paris; she was also awarded a Fulbright travel grant by the United States government. Entered into eternal life on December 24, 2022, at the age of 95 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. Sister Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Thomas Parish, South Barre in 1948. She served as librarian at St. Mary School and Jacob Edwards Library, both in Southbridge and at St. Joseph Academy, St. Augustine, Florida. A native of Worcester, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Shea) Hine. Martino Hall-Chestnut Hill College. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Martha Joseph, a longtime teacher and volunteer, died March 3 in the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, Clarence. Ed. She graduated from St Jerome High School, Holyoke. In 2004 she became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center, Holyoke. Sister Dorothea Newell, 85, the 10th superior general of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, died Saturday, April 27, after a long illness at St. Joseph Villa in Flourtown. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Sister Cecile served as teacher at St. Rochs, St. Jean Baptiste, and St. Matthew Schools, all in Fall River; St. Joseph School and St. Marys Home, both in New Bedford; St. Michael School, Ocean Grove and St. Joseph School, Vinton, LA. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. She attended St. Peter School and graduated from Mt. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her brother, John Cadigan of Holyoke and by several nephews and nieces and their families. . Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Obituaries - Franciscan Sisters Of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) From the beginning Mary and Julian encouraged us to share the lives and the concerns of people with whom we minister. She was predeceased by her sister, Sr. Ann Francis Burke, and by her brothers Joseph Lionel Burke and Joseph G. Jim Burke. She also served as switchboard operator and receptionist at Mont Marie. #supportcatholicphilly a[href*="acceptiva"]{background: #0033ff; top:0; left:0;padding: 13px 38px; border-radius: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 20px auto; display: inline-block; font-family: sans-serif;letter-spacing: 0.7px; color: #FFF; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; background-color: #0033ff;text-align: center; border-top-color: #FFF; border-left-color: #EEE; border-right-color: #AAA; border-bottom-color: #AAA; box-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #333; transition: all 0.1s;} Sister's ministry was in elementary and secondary education in New Jersey and Philadelphia. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. He was a 1982 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. from LaSalle University,and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Mass. Sister Madeline entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1958 from St. Joseph Parish, Charlton, Mass. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland. She earned a B.A. By your donation in any amount, you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister Ruth Virginia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. John Parish, Worcester, MA in 1948. St. Joseph: His life, his miracles and his legacy - Aleteia Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester | LinkedIn She graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass., and earned a B.A. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She also served at Jericho in Holyoke, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield and The Open Window, Chicopee. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. From 1969-2003 she served in St. Patrick School, Chicopee, first as Principal and then as school Librarian. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Ann is survived by her eight siblings: Eileen Swopes of Strafford, Missouri; James Keefe of Mattapoisett, Mass. For ten years she ministered in education in Kenya, East Africa. She studied at I'Institut Catholique and the Sorbonne, Paris, France. She introduced Museum Studies into the History Department. Sign up and be sure to get all the latest SSJ Erie news and updates. She served as librarian and instructor at Divine Heart Seminary, Donaldson, Texas in the early seventies. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Sister Grace Belforti, (Edward Anna), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Jean McDermott of Hartford, CT. and by several nieces and nephews and their children, for whom she continues to be a source of strength, inspiration and comfort. Sister Patricia Corkery filled our world with love. Thank you in advance! PHILADELPHIA, PA Sister Frances Antoinette Engler died in a tragic traffic accident on Thursday, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia announced "with great sadness." Sister Frances . Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Rutland, VT on July 23, 2016. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sr. Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by several cousins, friends and several generations of grateful students. P.O. Sister will be waked from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge and earned an A.B. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sister-in law, Maureen DeRouin of Auburn, Mass. Memorials | Sisters of St Joseph She was pastoral assistant at St. Clement Church, Plaquemine, LA and later ministered in Senior Services at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine where she worked until a few months before her death. It was her thirty-six-year tenure at Spellman that served as the highlight of her ministry. Friends may call at the Sisters of St. Joseph Community Living Center, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a Christian burial Mass at 4:30 p.m. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Her light shined on all with whom she came in contact. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Springfield at Annunciation School, Northampton, St. Mary School, Pittsfield and for most of her teaching career in Holyoke, at Sacred Heart School, St. Jerome School, Blessed Sacrament School as principal, and at Holyoke Catholic where she was Director of Performing Arts and coordinator of Community Service. Sister Grace entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Hopedale, Mass. Sister retired to Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Worcester. Sister Dominica entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont from St. Peters Parish, North Walpole, N.H. She was educated in the North Walpole schools. 1980, please visit St. Joseph Villa Cemetery in Flourtown, PA. Mount Saint Joseph Convent Cemetery is the burial site for Sisters of Saint . The family of Joseph includes many more than just the sisters. In the Diocese of Worcester Sr. Martina taught at St. Peter High School, Worcester; St. Mary High School, Milford; and St. Mary High School, Southbridge and in the Rhode Island Diocese at Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket. Congregation of St. Joseph - InfluenceWatch - InfluenceWatch And now the sun has set on Margarets life. Sister taught in Christ the King School and St. Peter School, Rutland, VT and at St. Mary School, Fair Haven, VT. She was at Sacred Heart School, Bennington, VT for close to 30 years, serving as teacher and also as Principal. She earned an A.B. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. Sr. Eileen Therese Fitchner, Motherhouse. All services for Sr. Cecilia James will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Saturday, January 21, 2017. A wake . Sister Andrea ministered in the Fall River Diocese as a teacher at St. Jean Baptiste School and at St. Joseph Prep and as Secretary-Treasurer of St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River and in St. Joseph School, New Bedford. In Memoriam: Sister Anne O'Connell, SC. Entered into eternal life on April 7, 2022, at the age of 102 years, celebrating 87 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister taught at St. Stephen School and the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Worcester and St. Mary High School, Milford. Please reset your password. A native of Milford, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Grace (Byrnes) Belforti. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Helene Gajda of North Adams, her brother John Gould of Williamstown, Mass. After successfully completing the Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program, Sister served at Mont Marie Health Care Center. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Peter Parish, Worcester in 1940. Special characters are not allowed. Entered into eternal life on October 25, 2022, at the age of 100 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In 2006, she also received a Papal Cross for exemplary work for the Church and the Pope. She earned a B.A. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her brother Henry Blicharz, her sister Dorothy Blicharz and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We remember . SISTER MAUREEN JOSEPH KIRWAN, SC Entered eternal life on January 26, 2023 OBITUARY REFLECTION . Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, who passed away on February 1, 2023, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. In Memoriam Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston and earned a B.A. Mary Francis Becker, SSJ, 78, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August, 20, 2019 in the 61st year of her religious life. @media screen and (max-width: 600px){#scppad{padding:10px;}}. Homepage | Sisters of St Joseph Sister entered the Sisters of St Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish, Easthampton. Originally, the St. Joseph Academy was to be built facing SR 19. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Her students described her as an excellent math teacher, one colleague saying, She could teach math to a wall., With a twinkle in her eye, a great sense of humor and a fondness for mischief, Rena kept fifty-three postulants, literally and figuratively, on our toes!!. Sister Mary taught at St. Pauls, Blackstone, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Holy Family Schools in Springfield and at St. Mary Grammar School, Westfield. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister Bette entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish in North Adams. We remember . From the Founding Community of Wichita. She earned a B.A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, Mass. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All services for Sr. Sheila will take place in Christ the King Parish in Rutland, VT on Friday, October 25. Today, we commit to respond boldly to injustice and dare to be prophetic. and an M.A. The wake will take place at Bethany Health Care Center, 93 Bethany Rd., Framingham, Mass. Her final teaching assignment was at Cathedral High School, Springfield, where she served for twenty-three years. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. The order is facing a financial crisis as its membership diminishes . She also was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. Sister ministered in the Diocese of Burlington as a teacher at St. Peter and at Christ the King Schools in Rutland; St. Mary School, Fair Haven and at St. Michael's School, Brattleboro where she served as teacher and as principal. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow in Mont Marie Chapel at 11:30 a.m. with burial in Mont Marie Cemetery. She later served as executive secretary to the president of the Congregation and administrative assistant in the Guidance Office of Mt. This browser does not support getting your location. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. Please enter at least 2 characters. She earned a B.S. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. She was graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Fall River and earned a B.A. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, two brothers and three sisters. 9 nuns died of Covid-19 at a New York convent in December - NBC News Who We Are - Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart We commend Sister Mary Magdalene to your prayers. ", The Archbishop Ryan High School Facebook page posted a message that read, "We are heartbroken to share the news that Sister Frances Antoinette died suddenly today in a tragic accident. 17 nuns from Sisters of Charity in Convent Station have died during Explore the variety of ways to be a part of our community. From the Founding Community of Medaille in Wichita. Brother and Sister Jubilarians 2017. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister Norma taught in Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke; St. Joseph School, North Adams; and Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield. Birth year must come before death year. Sr. Stephanie Flynn, Canonical Treasurer and Councilor for Congregation and Executive Director of St. Joseph Neighborhood Center. Sister Helene Michael entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. The following Sisters of St. Joseph will be remembered in a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Trinity Church, 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. They loved you greatly in this life. Services for Sr. Judith will take place at Mary Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd, in Springfield on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The Sisters of St. Joseph are grateful for the exceptional care Sr. Roberta received from Miriam Najimy, DHM, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary as well as Mercy Hospice Care. Daily Reflection. She also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy, Providence and earned an A.B. Send me. Sister Vida, whose name means Life had given her life to the One who knew her and called her by name. Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. Sister retired in 1996. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. She attended Holy Name Grammar School and graduated in 1965 from Cathedral High School. degree and a M.Ed. We commend Sister Angelina to your prayers. It is comprised of three international congregations . She graduated from Novitiate High, Fall River, earned a Bachelors degree from Regis College, Weston, Mass. 280 were here. She also received awards from the Regional and Vermont State Poetry Contest and National Education Contest for several years in succession. Sister Catherine Leary (Kathleen James), 71, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died at Mercy Hospital, Springfield on May 10, 2015. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. Sister Doris Langlois delighted in life. Sister Conway entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1944 from St. Peter Parish, Rutland, Vermont. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. Obituaries - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet She will be waked from 9:00 to 10:30 with a prayer service at 10:00. In 1992 she founded CityArts for Youth, Providence and co-founded the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in 2001.