Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Beatrice Carvalho, MM

In the last few years, Sister Bea could be found each morning sitting by her desk, facing the wall where a large crucifix hangs. There was no question that it was her prayer time and space, into which someone would be graciously...

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Sister Marie Morgan, MM

Sister Marie Morgan died at 6:40 PM on November 23, 2020. The community shared feelings of loss but also rejoicing that Marie’s long journey had ended in peace. Born February 14, 1928, Marie was 92 at the time of her death; she...

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Sister Lucia Yu, MM

“To love thy God with all thy strength and heart and love thy neighbor as thyself.” These are the words that our Sister Lucia Yu tried to live by throughout her life as a Maryknoll missioner. We have come together this morning...

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Sister Joanne McMahon, MM

Shortly before Elsbeth Joanne McMahon came to Maryknoll, someone wrote for her “An Ode to the Giver of Inspiration”. When a 10-member planning committee formed for the future Yap Catholic High School, Joanne’s specified role on...

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Sister Marian Dolores Schumacher

Sister Marian Dolores Schumacher very gently went home to God the evening of October 17th, 2020 in Maryknoll Sisters Home Care at Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, NY.  One of 7 Children, Ruth Elfa Schumacher born September...

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