Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Rose Bernadette (Meg) Gallagher, MM

As we gather to reflect on the life of our sister, Mary Ellen, (Meg) Gallagher, the verses of scripture from Habbakuk speak to us of the woman she was: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that she who reads it can...

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Sister Marie Frances Crowley, MM

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of our Sr. Marie Crowley who has spent 67 years in service to the mission of Jesus. Marie was a woman full of life and spirit, and who had a terrific sense of humor. When you...

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Sister Laura Hatton, MM

“Who can find a valiant woman; she is worth more than precious stones. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy!” Proverbs 31:10, 20 These words from Proverbs 31:10, 20 well describe...

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Sister Patricia O’Mera, MM

Our beloved Sister Patricia O’Mera died peacefully on January 13, 2023 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, NY.  Sister was 95 years old and a Maryknoll Sister for 74 years. No matter what one says, one can never say too...

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Sister Joanne Bastien, MM

A verse from Psalm 30 comes to mind as we enter into the celebration of life for our dear Sister Joanne Bastien: “weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning”. At 12:45 AM, on January 3, 2023, Joanne went...

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