Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Catherine McGovern, MM

Sister Catherine McGovern died peacefully at Bethany Convent early this morning, September 27. Catherine Anne McGovern was born in the Bronx, New York City on January 4, 1921. Following her freshman year at St. Joseph’s College,...

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Sister Mary St. Hugh McGettigan, MM

It seems very appropriate that the Lord called Sister St. Hugh McGettigan to Himself on Friday, June 22nd, the Feast of the Sacred Heart – a feast which was very special to her. Catherine McGettigan was born on November...

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Sister Mary Zita McDermott, MM

Sister Mary Zita McDermott died at the Motherhouse on April 27, 1954 after having been ill for about a month. She was called home on the Feast of her Patroness and was buried on April 29. Elizabeth McDermott was born in...

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Sister Veronica Malloy, MM

Sr. Veronica Malloy’s long and fruitful life on earth was transformed into eternal life on May 29, 2003 when she died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. in Maryknoll Residential Care. Veronica Mary Malloy was born in New York City on...

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Sister Mary Nagashima, MM

“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...

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