Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Mary Xavier O’Donnell, MM

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,...

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Sister George Anthony Kayser, MM

Sister George Anthony Kayser died on July 8, 2010 in Arequipa, Peru.  In 2008, her failing health necessitated her moving to Arequipa from the highlands of Yanque.  Her love and care for the people of Yanque continued to be...

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Sister M. Boniface Miller, MM

Sister Mary Boniface died peacefully at 1:30 p.m. on March 26 in Hawaii. Sister Mary Boniface (Philomena Anna Miller), was born on September 27, 1898, in Watertown, Wisconsin. She entered Maryknoll on March 17, 1925, and was...

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Sister Johanna Marie Murphy, MM

In life, many people cross our paths. Some stay for a while, leave deep imprints on our hearts, and we are never the same again. Our Sister Johanna is one of those whose loving memory will remain long in the hearts of...

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Sister Irene Mahoney, MM

Today, we celebrate the passage into new life of Sister Irene Mahoney, who slipped into the peace of our compassionate God on July 16, 1993 in Phelps Hospital. Our Maryknoll Sister Irene Mahoney was a generous, joyous missioner...

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