She began her life of service as an elementary school educator in Pelham, New York. Sister earned a Bachelor of Scient in education at Medaille College after entering the convent and a Master of Science in education at Canisius College. Sister Lucy Sabatini was born in Vasto, Italy on June 6, 1929 and came to America with her family at an early age. She served as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities for 16 years, following a merger of three religious congregations. Sister lived her life as a witness to her Franciscan spirit. Sister continued her nursing education and career prior to joining the Sisters of St. Francis. To the people of Kalaupapa with whom she ministered, she too, was known as “Mother,” a title given to her because of their love for her. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister M. Alvera O’Grady, .fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2683-4 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #741c36;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-4 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #741c36!important;border-color: #741c36!important;}Sister Florence (M. Rose Francis) Brandt April 17, 1933 – December 19, 2020 Sister spent 70 years in God’s service, most of them ministering in schools. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and baking. Returning to the Diocese of Syracuse, Sister Mary Nicholas served as parish minister at St. Patrick’s Parish in Clayville and St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish in Utica, her home parish. She served as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities for 16 years, following a merger of three religious congregations. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Noreen Joyce. After earning a master of science degree in nursing from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., she served at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica, N.Y.; Bishop Home in Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii; Mercy Rehab Center in Auburn, N.Y. and Maria Regina College in Syracuse, N.Y. She went on to serve as directress of St. Anthony Convent infirmary in Syracuse. She will be remembered as a diligent, self-sacrificing worker and missed as a loyal and generous friend. Sister Patricia also served in religious education at several parishes in the Syracuse area. At the secondary level, Sister Jane taught at Convent High School in Syracuse, Oswego Catholic High School and St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California. Born in New York City, Sister Ann entered the Sisters of St. Francis at Hastings on Hudson in 1950 and professed final vows in 1955. After professing her final vows in 1957, she taught grades four, five and six at St. Francis, St. Bernard, St. James and St. Agnes elementary schools in Buffalo for nine years. Her ministries made it possible for her to teach and encourage others to develop a strong faith in God. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Grace A. Knauber. Often she played the part of support team for Sister Adele Meiser who served as chief executive officer of St. Francis Medical Center from 1959 through 1977 and Sister Sylvia Schuler who was chief executive officer of St. Francis Medical Center from 1977 through 1985 and St. Francis Health System from 1986 through 1994. One of her latest sculptures is a life-size bronze statue of our St. Marianne Cope, which now stands on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. More recently, Sister Anne’s ministry was one of prayer for the needs of God’s people. She earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Duquesne University and a master’s in mathematics from St. Bonaventure. Newspaper columnist Sean Kirst was part of the Faith Formation program at St. Lucy’s Parish when Sister Eileen ministered as coordinator. Sister Kevin earned a Bachelor’s in Education from Duquesne University, a master’s in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and a nursing degree from St. Francis Hospital. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Mary Agnes. Sister Joan earned a bachelor’s degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu in 1972. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Adrian Wise. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister M. Dolores Sevilla. Born in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania into a family of nine children, Sister Gregory entered the Sisters of St. Francis at the age of 16, following in the steps of two aunts who also were sisters of St. Francis. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Jean Marie Klaus. May she rest eternally in the peace of God. Her whole life was following in the footprints of Jesus. A tall, stately woman with natural curly blonde hair, Sister’s wardrobe brought her many compliments. Sister received her RN from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Utica, New York in 1955 and ministered in various units of the hospital, including the medical/surgical unit and obstetrics, labor and delivery, where she was head nurse. During her ten years in this ministry, she and her team worked to promote the cause of the cardinal’s elevation to sainthood. Sister Lucy Sabatini was born in Vasto, Italy on June 6, 1929 and came to America with her family at an early age. Sister Florence grew up in Emsworth Borough, several miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of six children. She earned two Bachelor’s Degrees, one in English from the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York and another in Theology from St. Joseph College in Indiana. Sister’s devotion to her community was shown by her service to the endeavors of our community. Sister continued to minister even after she retired to St. Mary of the Angels region house (now Fredonia Place of Williamsville). She served her sisters in community by doing household duties at St. Anthony and Jolenta Convents in Syracuse, New York, and at Duns Scotus House of Studies in Washington, D.C. She also ministered at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse as a microfilm clerk. In her later years, she endeared herself to the nurses and aides who tenderly cared for her in our health care unit at Mount Alvernia. Sister earned a BS degree in Social Studies from Le Moyne College and a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Marywood College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At the age of 57, Sister Elizabeth took on a second career — she served as manager at the former St. Francis Plaza senior adult living community in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, and in the business office at the former St. Francis Medical Center in Lawrenceville. She began as a staff nurse at St. Agnes Hospital in White Plains, New York, where she also worked with children with physical disabilities at the hospital’s rehabilitation center as both a staff nursing and nursing supervisor of the unit. She fed the homeless at the Nursery Door for many years and accepted children on a sliding scale to make sure no child was rejected. She companioned people on their spiritual journeys as retreat director, spiritual director, and centering prayer facilitator. She truly learned the uncommon and not-well-understood beauty of living religious life to the fullest even when one is ill and dependent. She attended Catholic schools operated by the Sisters of Mercy and following graduation, she completed a three year program to become a registered nurse. After spending many years as director of the center, Mary Barbara ministered in the congregation’s business office for a number of years. Sister Ruth Esther taught in schools in Albany, Utica, and Syracuse, New York as well as Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii. Sister Terence will be remembered for her commitment to service and for carrying the spirit of St. Francis into her ministries, community service and daily life. Following her many years in the traditional classroom, Sister Marie continued to teach in the after-school program at Northview Heights in Pittsburgh and at the Mt. Sister also took parish census for a number of parishes in the Buffalo diocese. Sister Loretta Egan entered the Sisters of St. Francis in July 1943 and began her long-lasting ministry in education serving as a teacher in Pelham, Hastings-on-Hudson, Astoria, Tuckahoe and Yonkers, N.Y. She is best known for her 21 years of ministry at Mount Loretto in Staten Island, N.Y. where she lovingly taught and befriended children in need in the New York City area. When Sister Camille entered the Sisters of St. Francis, she began a journey that would take her into a number of ministries as she endeavored to follow in the footsteps of Jesus as St. Francis did. When she returned from Puerto Rico, Sister Marie Therese served as librarian and principal at St. Wendelin’s school in Carrick, Pennsylvania. During her time of service, Sister Regina Rosaire taught at a number of Catholic Schools – at St. Catherine’s School in Pelham from 1948 – 1954, St. Aloysius/Mt. Sister Rosita believed that her vocation involved relating with people. Throughout her life, Sister Mary Agnes remained grateful to her parents for teaching her to pray. On March 29, 1993, Sister Jean received the St. Sebastian Award from the Diocese of Buffalo, Department of Catholic Education, in conjunction with the Elementary School Athletic Advisory Council for dedicated and sustained service to Elementary School Athletic Programs. Following her ministry in education, Sister served as a receptionist at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. Her last school was Holy Family in Syracuse; she was the last Sister of St. Francis to teach there. Her fondest ministry, however, was in pastoral care, which she began in 1986 and continued for 10 years, starting at St. Gerard’s and then at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, New York. Sister Marie Therese will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her calm and peaceful demeanor and her commitment to teaching God’s little ones. She was baptized Mary Felicitas Harlach, and she embodied the meaning of her middle name: Felicitas – contented, joyful, happy. One of her loves was teaching the Life in the Spirit seminars, where she helped people to live in the Spirit and deepen their relationships with Christ. Sister earned a BS degree in Education from Seton Hill College and a Master’s in English from Duquesne University. Sister M. Jeanette Joaquin once called the 68 years she spent as a Sister of St. Francis as “years of love” working in God’s service. Sister Marie Ella was born in Philadelphia, the only girl in a family of five brothers who loved her dearly and made her the family princess. She led a delegation of residents to find out why no coffee and cookies were served mid-afternoon. Loretto on Staten Island, a favorite among her students. Sister Ruth Esther will be remembered for her devoted service to her religious community. Olivia’s ministry as a speech pathologist enabled many non-speakers and poor speakers, those having congenital conditions and those suffering from acquired illnesses and physical traumas, to speak with clarity and confidence. Her joyful spirit and deep faith carried her through the difficult times of her life. Sister Eileen also ministered in the area of social services, working at Covenant House shelter for children experiencing homelessness. Devoted to her community and to her family and friends, S. Virginia will be remembered for serving her God with a generous heart and for enjoying life. Sister Rose Marie will be remembered for her exemplary nursing skills and dedication to providing quality health care. She taught briefly in Riverside, New Jersey, and Syracuse, New York, and then for 50 years as a primary school teacher at St. Joseph Elementary School, Hilo. Sister Rose also used her talents in nursing to be a part time faculty member at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. | But most important, Joanne was a holy woman who will always be remembered for her servant leadership. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Terence Spenger.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2683-15 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #741c36;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #741c36!important;border-color: #741c36!important;}Sister M. Frances PiazzaJune 6, 1934 – June 7, 2020 A long-time teacher, Sister Margaret Anthony Domin’s own education began in a little red school house in the Boston, New York countryside, where she completed grades one through three. Each year for the next six years, the school added another grade; Sister Mary Louise progressed with her class to the next level, all the way to the eighth grade. A missionary with a pilgrim’s heart, Sister Francis Clare was born in Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii to Antonia Abuyan and Carpio de Gracia from the Philippines. She also ministered as an infirmary nurse at Mt. She taught children and guided teachers as a teacher and principal in several Catholic schools in New York, Florida and New Jersey. She went on to serve as math supervisor for these schools. For 31 years, Sister ministered as an elementary teacher in schools throughout western New York, from the farming community of Sheldon to inner city Buffalo. Sister spent her final days at Vincentian Home. When the Motherhouse on Court Street closed, the sisters moved to the Franciscan Villa, and Sister Lina continued doing community service for the sisters with whom she lived. Although she earned numerous degrees and certifications, she once wrote that her best sources of wisdom were found in her sisters. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Blanche Messier. Sister Eileen also ministered in the area of social services, working at Covenant House shelter for children experiencing homelessness. Through it all, Mary Barbara maintained a very strong commitment to religious life and always had high hopes for the future of our community. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Terence Spenger.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2683-15 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #741c36;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-15 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #741c36!important;border-color: #741c36!important;}Sister M. Frances PiazzaJune 6, 1934 – June 7, 2020 Sister Jean earned a BS degree in Education from Medaille College and her New York State teacher certification through Buffalo State College. Her ministry in New Castle as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital, nursing home administrator at Hill View Manor and co-founder (along with Dr. John Prioletti) of St. Francis Hospice, brought to the canvas of nursing the colors of compassion, integrity, vision, transcultural love, and a deep conviction that every person in whatever stage of mental or physical incapacity deserved equal respect and dignity. And so with God and with Joanne, we celebrate. She had a welcoming and warm personality that lifted the spirits of all around her. Sister Julienne had a great passion for books and reading. May God hold you, Sister Gladys, in the palm of his hand. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Mary Gregory Andrews. Sister also did catechetical ministry in the central New York area, including in Baldwinsville, Chadwicks, Fairmount, Liverpool, Skaneateles, Syracuse, and Utica. This was evident in her services to children as well as adults. In Christ’s dying and in Joanne’s dying, we believe in the promise of new life. May she now rest in the peace of her Creator. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer.Sister Agnes Vera HinoMay 5, 1923 – June 6, 2018 Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Florence Brandt.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2683-5 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #741c36;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-5 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #741c36!important;border-color: #741c36!important;}Sister Noreen (Janet) Joyce July 2, 1936 – October 21, 2020 Her love for Father Damien and Mother Marianne was a deep core of her personality. As Sister Venard began her own final journey, she welcomed a serenity given only to those who lovingly embrace God as their final destiny. He remembered her on FaceBook in this way: “Sister said children are such receptacles of the light of God that when they walk into the classroom the sheer brilliance sometimes makes her close her eyes…You felt the truth of it, the passion of it, as she said it…”. It has been many years of pleasure working in his vineyard.”. She ministered as a teacher and principal in schools in Westchester County and Mt. So, finally after helping her family get through hard times during the Great Depression, she entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1942 at 29 years of age. In 1985 she returned to the U.S. and assisted as a seamstress at Mercy Hospital in Auburn, N.Y. for two years. In 2010, on the occasion of her 60th anniversary of her entrance into the convent, she wrote, “Being a Sister of St. Francis has been years of love, support, and care in all the ministries assigned to me. In 2007, she returned to St. Mary of the Angels in Williamsville, New York, where she served in prayer ministry. She also held permanent certifications in Administration, Guidance, Home Economics and Health Education. I am sure she has found her own pearl of great price in God’s eternal kingdom. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Duquesne University and spent 52 years ministering in primary grades in Catholic schools throughout the Pittsburgh Diocese. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Wilma Holler. Sister Helen Paul will be remembered for her determination and the strength of her personal will. Alvernia regional house. In 2001, Sister Marilyn’s outstanding service to the Church earned her a Manifesting of the Kingdom award from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. She also created treasured sculptures and other artistic memories. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister M. Gracia Eallonardo. While receiving care at hospice, she reached out to other patients and their families. In 1994, Sister Terence was offered the position of assistant administrator at St. Vincent de Paul Society in Johnstown where she ministered until 2003. In her later years, Marie Magdalena was engrossed in the unpublished writing of Terence Cardinal Cooke, the former archbishop of New York. She served her sisters in community by doing household duties at St. Anthony and Jolenta Convents in Syracuse, New York, and at Duns Scotus House of Studies in Washington, D.C. She also ministered at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse as a microfilm clerk. What a reminder to all of us to live in the present day, knowing we can begin again, forgive one another and ourselves and remember that God loves us unconditionally. In addition to her membership in several professional associations, Sister Helen Paul also served her community as a member of the general council of the Sisters of St. Francis in Hastings-on-Hudson and on the Shared Futures Task Group that led to the union of her community with Franciscan communities in Syracuse and Williamsville, New York. She will be remembered for remaining strong in her faith in the face of challenges. Some 84 years ago, Cornelius and Helen Garrigan welcomed their daughter Patricia Ruth into their family and this world. Click here to make a gift in memory of Sister Kathleen Frances Goodheart.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2683-11 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #741c36;}.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordion-2683-11 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #741c36!important;border-color: #741c36!important;}Sister Teresita (Evelyn) RichardsonOctober 20, 1935 – September 18, 2020 She served as principal for many years, first at Holy Family in Fairmount, New York, then at St. Joseph’s in Camden, New Jersey. A teacher, principal and superintendent, Sister Elizabeth John Timson provided leadership and education at Catholic schools in New York and New Jersey for 50 years. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Francis at Hastings on Hudson on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in 1949. Sister taught in Catholic schools in the Syracuse and Albany dioceses where her hard work and talent earned her positions in administration. The demise of the health system and the dissolution of its entities caused Sister Rosita considerable personal pain. In November 1964, she entered the Sisters of St. Francis and celebrated her final profession of vows on July 1, 1972 at St. Aloysius Church in Springville, New York. She received her name Rose Assumpta on her reception day in 1941. Sister Lorelda always went about encouraging others in her simple and humble ways. Her first assignment was at Mercy Hospital in Auburn, New York, where she served for 15 years as head nurse in Pediatrics, the Medical Surgical Units, and the Emergency Room.
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