Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Esther Donovan, MM

As we gather this morning to remember and to celebrate the life of our Sister Esther Donovan with whom we have shared faith, mission and our Maryknoll vocation, each of us who knew her recalls how she has touched our lives...

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Sister M. Magdalen Doelger, MM

It was love for God and His Kingdom in the hearts of Fathers James Anthony Walsh and Thomas Frederick Price that gave birth to Maryknoll and kindled a vibrant spark in the hearts of the first little band of secretaries who...

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Sister Marie Jogues Coffey, MM

“The Lord is coming from heaven in splendor to visit His people, and bring them peace and eternal life.” – Entrance Antiphon of Mass of St. Nicholas “If death seems imminent I do not wish to be admitted to the...

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Sister M. Felicita Clarke, MM

I write now to request your prayers for the soul of our dear Sister Mary Felicita. As we were making ready to begin our retreat on Trinity Sunday, we received word from Bethany that Sister had passed away about 2:15 in the...

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Sister M. Evangelist Clarke, MM

Today we celebrate the mystery of the living, dying and rising of Sister Mary Evangelist Clarke. Sister Evangelist’s long and grace-filled life was a wonderful gift from God and we here at the Center have been particularly...

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