Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Jeanne Marie Lyons, MM

Dear Sisters, Relatives and Friends, In the Scripture readings chosen for today we hear, “And so I prayed and understanding was given to me; I entreated and the Spirit of Wisdom came to me… compared to wisdom I held...

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Sister Rita Owczarek, MM

Today we celebrate the life of Sr. Rita Owczarek, remembered and loved for her simple, unpretentious life and her generous gift of self to all, but especially to the Nicaraguan people and her Maryknoll family. As she lived, so...

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Sister Alice Meenan, MM

Sister Alice Meehan died quietly at Maryknoll Residential Care IV at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. Alice Meenan was born on June 11, 1915, in Forest Hills, Long Island, N.Y., the fourth of six children of John Meenan...

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Sister Mary Ancilla McArdle, MM

Dorothy Marie McArdle was born on February 6, 1900 in Elmhurst, Long Island. She studied in schools near her home and after working as a Civil Service clerk for a few years, she entered Maryknoll on September 23, 1922. Dorothy...

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