We gather this morning to celebrate the life and death of our beloved Sister Mary Xavier O’Donnell. We welcome so many of her friends who have come to support us and to celebrate with us. We welcome Father John Devaney,...
Read MoreNot too long after Maryknoll Sisters had begun mission work in Korea, they became aware of a young Japanese woman (rare in a Korean parish) who appeared at the Church some time each Sunday, but rarely for Mass. Curious, they...
Read More“I have got my leave. Bid me farewell, my sisters, brothers. I bow to you all and take my departure. Here, I give back the keys of my door – and I give up all claims to my house. I only ask for last kind words from you. We...
Read MoreIn lieu of a letter to the Sisters at the time of Sister Stephen’s death, the following was prepared from her record: Julia O’Donnell (Sr. Mary Stephen) was born on September 20, 1885, in Ireland. She arrived in the United...
Read MoreToday, we celebrate the Liturgy of Resurrection for Sister Mary Angelica O’Leary, whose presence graced our lives for a full 75 years. While Sisters Helen Cashin and Beata Marie O’Neill prayed by her bedside, at 4 o’clock on...
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