Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister Mary T. Connell, MM

“As one lamp lights another nor grows less, so nobleness enkindles nobleness.” (Lowell) “Adaptability is the power of creating anywhere we may be sent, the feeling of fitting in and doing anything we are asked to do.” (MMJ 1930)...

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Sister Helen Carpenter, MM

Our dear Sister Helen Carpenter slipped quietly into the arms of God in the evening of August 18, 2024 at 7pm at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, N.Y. It was a surprise for everyone as we hustled to her room for a last...

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Sister Margaret Hennessey, MM

Sister Margaret Hennessey went home into the arms of God at 3:40 pm on July 30, 2024 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, NY. On recent visits with her, she would often have her arms outstretched, with a smile on her...

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Sister Mary Grace Krieger, MM

On the door to her room, Mary Grace Krieger had a colorful poster with the words, “I choose joy!” No doubt, there was joy for Mary Grace around 5 am on Monday, July 8, 2024, when she passed to fullness of life, meeting her God...

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Sister Marya Zaborowski, MM

Scripture tells us of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed on us. Marya received many of these gifts as was evident in her medical, educational, and social justice ministries during her 50 plus years in Hong Kong. Anne...

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