She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. She earned a B.A. Sister Julia taught at St. Peter School, Christ the King School and Mt. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Schneider noted, in her article, that her community transformed its "own infirmary to a licensed, skilled-nursing facility," accessed MassHealth services for the retired sisters and established a retirement account that, to date, has only about one-quarter in funds in terms of the meeting the congregation's needs. "Even with the retired Sisters moving from the building, we will have 70 Sisters living on the property, either in the health care center, or in the HUD-supported housing," Schneider said. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester in 1944. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. Sister ministered to residents in several facilities including Mont Marie, Holyoke; Mercy Hospital, Springfield; Falls Nursing Home, South Hadley; Beaven-Kelly Home, Holyoke; and Spruce Manor Nursing Home and Providence Home Care. She was predeceased by her brothers, Donald and John Farr. She was Coordinator of the Mont Marie Conference Center and later secretary in the Social Security and Medical Insurance Office at Mont Marie. In addition to engaging in her formal ministries, Sister Catherine earned the title of Master Weaver from the Hill Institute, Florence, MA and received numerous awards for her work. Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Name School, Springfield and Blessed Sacrament and St. Jerome Schools, Holyoke, and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and St. Peter Marian School, Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Sister also served as a Police Commissioner for the city of Springfield, Mass. She was graduated from St. Catherine Academy, Newport and earned a B.A. Sister John Brigid entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield in 1952. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. It was only in the 1980s that Sisters, working in schools and parishes, began to receive base salaries, generally without benefits, and were allowed by the IRS to start buying into Social Security. The wake will take place at St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Friday October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard. A native of Milford, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Grace (Byrnes) Belforti. and Carol Farr Chalifoux of Indiana. It is a hugh concern in the Church right now. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. He may be an introvert, but he gives everything he's got, no matter what he's doing. Sister Mary taught at Immaculate Conception School, Easthampton, Mass. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland. She earned B.A. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Claire Belforti, SSJ of Framingham and Frances Giacomuzzi of Vero Beach, FL and by several nieces and nephews. Sister retired to Mt. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The largest online newspaper archive; 22,800+ newspapers from the 1700s-2000s; Millions of additional pages added every month 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. Besides Milton, Sisters are moving to Bethany Health Care Center, or the St. Joseph Sisters' Residence, both in Framingham, and a few Sisters will move into an apartment, in Brighton, to help with the move. They are an international order of nuns. She served as Coordinator of Mt. Sister Joseph Anna Hine, (Dorothy), 94, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center on Holyoke, Mass. 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. Sister Claudette Samson (Lucille Marie), (9/9/1937), beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died on February 4, 2023 at Heritage North Nursing Facility in Agawam, Mass. For many years she was an instructor at St. Joseph Prep and St. Joseph Teachers' Institute in Fall River. She served as secretary in various diocesan agencies including Catholic Charities, St. Michael Cemetery Services and Open Window Bookstore. from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. Most recently, Sister Judith volunteered at Mary Mother of Hope Church. Read More Featured Events SSJ Golf Classic We're back! Schneider said the Sisters being relocated have visited their new quarters. stop 1 - Gates of the Cemetery degree from Trinity College, Burlington and a M.A. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. The wake will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. She served in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Mary School, Southbridge, St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and at Sacred Heart, Gardner as Principal and as Pastoral Associate. She was a member of the faculty and administration at the former St. Joseph College in Bennington, VT and served as President from 1966-70. "The leadership has kept us informed of what is going on, every step of the way, so you get to accept the move with a lot of thinking, praying and adjusting," said Scarlett, who entered the order in 1948, as Sister Vincent Joseph. Sister Roberta Maria Campbell (Margaret), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Holyoke, MA on May 9, 2015. Sisters of Saint Joseph (413) 532-1204 Mont Marie Affordable Land Inc Categories: Non Profit Organizations S J Senior Housing Inc Categories: Senior Citizens Housing, Federal Government Contractors Mount Marie Senior Residence Inc (413) 532-9356 Website: tryko.com Categories: Independent Living Facilities ZIP Code 01040 Rent Values in Mar 2022 Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. Later in life, Sister also received education in nursing science, earning a LPN at Dean Vocational School, Holyoke, an Associate in Science in Nursing at Springfield Technical Community College, and a BSN at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. Mont Marie & St. Joseph Senior Residences is an apartment community located in Hampden County and the 01040 ZIP Code. Sister Mary Dorothy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, Mass. from Nova University. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was graduated from St. Stephen High School, Worcester and earned a B.A. She was a Clinical Instructor at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. She spent the next 21 years at Elms College where she was both Director of Public Information and Director of Public Relations. Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Teaching assignments for Sr. Veronica, all in Massachusetts, included St. Marys, Milford; St. Marys, Northampton; Sacred Heart, Holyoke and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Hope, Springfield. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. She earned an A.S. from Bristol Community College and a B.A. At the Mont, she has been in charge of organizing service projects, such as knitting scarves for Michael T. Duffy, an assistant professor of nursing at Elms, and a brother with the Conventual Franciscan Friars, who does outreach to the homeless, as well as baking for Kate's Kitchen that serves a noon meal to anyone in need. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. Robert Randall of Florida, Theresa Zimmerly of Ohio, and Joan Soares of Newport, RI and by several nieces and nephews. It is also planning to launch the public phase of a planned capital campaign, possibly by year's end. Sister served in Diocesan Ministry at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield and for many years served on the diocesan staff at the Bishops Residence. in education and reading from Boston College. In the Worcester Diocese she taught in Sacred Heart School, Gardner and for many years in St. Marys, Southbridge. 01104. She served the Congregation as Assistant Mistress of Novices from 1959-1968. This is a different order, but one that also had its beginnings, like the Springfield Sisters, in Le Puy, France. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. She served as director of parish religious education programs in St. Cecilia Parish, Wilbraham and in St. Patrick Parish and Nativity Parish, Chicopee. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. St. Joseph Convent in 1990. 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. Mont Marie provides world-class rehabilitation and skilled nursing services to the greater Holyoke community. Sister Annette taught at St. Jean Baptiste, St. Roch, and Blessed Sacrament Schools in Fall River; St. Louis de France, Swansea; St. Josephs, New Bedford; St. Thereses, New Bedford; and also at St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Sister Helene taught for many years at schools in the Springfield Diocese beginning with St. Mary School, Westfield, Mass. We resolved to do what we needed to do, and to make choices that would allow us to care for every one of our Sisters through out her lifetime. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. "We had an immigrant population to educate and we had to do it cheaply.". Sister Mary Dooley retired to Mont Marie St. Joseph residence in 2003 and entered Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2004. Sister taught at St. Thomas School, West Springfield and at Cathedral High School, Springfield for many years and was very active as a teacher in parish religious education. In her latter years she served as Coordinator of Retirement at Mont Marie and as Community Archivist. Sister Stella entered the Sisters of St Joseph of Rutland in 1937 from Sacred Heart Parish, Bennington, Vermont. "It is big help when a large congregation, which has provided a retirement facility for members, now finds itself with a lot of empty space. from Heed University, Florida. All services for Sr. Mary will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Monday, September 4, 2017. She retired to St. Joseph Senior Residence, Mont Marie in 2007. Most recently she served in the Foster Grandparent Program and as Library Coordinator at Christ the King School, Rutland. She was predeceased by her siblings William Herbert Graves, Maurice Bernard Graves, John Terrence Graves, Patricia Ann Thomas, and Janet Irene Graves. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Her teaching positions included Holy Trinity School, Greenfield and St. Peter's School, Worcester. She became a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two Communities merged. on Monday, January 21, 2019. All services for Sr. Ann will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Their combined years of ministry were primarily as teachers in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, and they retired in recent years to their order's Mont Marie Motherhouse. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.A. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. Sister Maxyne D. Schneider, president of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, has announced the signing of a purchase and sale agreement for their 52-acre Mont Marie campus in Holyoke. She was graduated from St. Mary High School. Sharing retirement facilities with two other communities involves change, and leaving family but, the Sisters will be in a religious environment, with others who share a life commitment and they will be cared for.". Sister Grace entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Hopedale, Mass. Sister Elizabeth taught at Mt. . So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The wake will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Convent Ave., Rutland. She was on the staff of the Gray House, Springfield and the staff of the Maguire Center at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. and several nieces and nephews. She returned to St. Stephen, Worcester for her final teaching years. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Milford. Completion of the sale, which includes the Mont Marie Health Care Center, is expected this fall. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is proud to introduce our progressive vision for post-acute health care to Hampden County. ; Brian Keefe of Feeding Hills, Mass. 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. Sr. Betty was Dean of Students and later Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elms College, Chicopee. Sister Catherine was Pastoral Minister for a total of 22 years, eight of them at Annunciation Parish, Florence and the remainder at Holy Name Parish, Springfield, a position in which she continued until the end of her life. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Springfield and earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her siblings, Fr. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Some 30 retired Sisters are moving from Mont Marie. Sister Annmarie Sanders, of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and a Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, said congregations pooling retirement resources is a "trend throughout the whole country.". Click here to find out more! All rights reserved. Sister James Bernard entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge in 1942. Upon retiring from teaching she became a pastoral minister in St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, where she served until 2000. Lease Details & Fees Details Property Information 81 units/3 stories Location 38 Lower Westfield Rd , Holyoke , MA 01040 Get Directions This Property Available Property In addition to her Sisters in community, Sister Dianne leaves to cherish her memory her dear friend Sr. Patricia Rahaim, many faithful colleagues and friends, several generations of grateful students and the caring staff at Steere House in Providence, RI. 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. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge and earned an A.B. Sister Dominica ministered to her community as cook for many years in St. Michael Convent, Brattleboro; St. Francis Convent, Bennington; St. Charles Convent, Bellows Falls and Mt. She also studied at University of Western Washington, Smith College and Westfield State College. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. She was also predeceased by her nephews Richard McGurk and Kevin Conlin. Sister Dianne was preceded in death by her parents. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates from American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College and College of Our Lady of the Elms. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister ministered as teacher at Immaculate Conception School and St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mark School and St. Charles School, Pittsfield. At the same time, their cost-of-care per person was put around $35,000, according to the same study. She became a resident of Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2005. Many of them are frail elders, for whom change is a difficult. Sister taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Mass., and taught and served as Dean of Students at Bishop Keough High School in Pawtucket, RI. Sister Cecile entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River from St. Matthew Parish, Fall River. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. Xem St Joseph Res @ Mont Marie ngay by gi! from Assumption College, Worcester, and a M.A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. With million-dollar renovations now complete, we have infused every aspect of our environment with our signature Rehabbing Care., 36 Lower Westfield Road Holyoke, MA 01040. She also served as Directress of Junior Professed for the Congregation. Sister Catherine Hayes (Catherine Edmund), Sister Lucille Bertrand (Marie du Bon Pasteur), Sister Anna Marie Kane (Sr. Christina James), Sister Teresa Moran (Sister Francis Anna), Sister Eileen Joseph Christopher (Beverly), Sister Mary Rose Lyons (Sr. Raymond Maria), Sister Janice Molloy (Sr. Elizabeth James), Sister Eleanor Dooley (Sr. Maria Assumpta), Sister Theresa Murtha, (Sr. Mary Catherine), Sister Mary Ellen Murphy (Sr. Stephen Maria), Sister Eileen ONeill, (Sr. Maria Martin), Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa), Sister Ruth Virginia Quinn, (Margaret Mary), Sister Mary Frances Honnen (Sr. James Francis), Sister James Bernard Laughnane (Genevieve), Sister Patricia Francis Sharron (Lillian), Sister Margaret Henry Blicharz (Veronica Rose), Sister Mary Frances Lavelle (Sr. Agnes Philippa), Sister Elizabeth Molloy, (James Gertrude), Please note: Because of the poor weather predictions for, Sister Elizabeth M. Sullivan (Mary Timothy), Sister Cecilia James Mahoney (Catherine D.), Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph).