Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Amata Brachtesende, MM

Shortly before midnight on March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph, Sister M. Amata Brachtesende gave a last short sigh and passed gently into the arms of God. In a recent conversation Sister Amata shrugged off the concern expressed...

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Sister Mary Elenita Barry, MM

“When I die, all I wish is that the Lord will reach out and say, well done, good and faithful servant.” These words were spoken by our Sister Elenita Barry shortly before she died peacefully on November 30, 2011 in Maryknoll...

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Sister Mary Jude Babione, MM

On the evening of October 11, 1992, Sister Mary Jude Babione died about 9:20 p.m., the way she lived, quietly. Sister had serious health problems that became more prevalent in recent weeks. In the end, she just slipped away....

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Sister Charlotte Anderson, MM

“I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through the water, I will be with you, in the rivers you shall not drown. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; the flames shall not  consume...

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Sister Leonila Bermisa, MM

We gather this morning to celebrate Sr. Nila Bermisa’s life, a strong, creative, courageous woman who was tireless in her fight for justice, especially for abused women. Sister Leonila Bermisa, passed on to eternal life at 3:45...

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