Copyright 2021. She was 87 years of age. May she rest in peace. Her story is woven into our Congregation story, which continues to unfold. One of her male students of physics noted that she was the best teacher he ever had. When she was no longer able to go to the hospital on a regular basis, she continued to set up the monthly masses and functioned as a Eucharistic minister for as long as she was able. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 7,2021 at the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary in the Dominican Center at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY. She was strict and had high expectations but was respected as well. She was 83 years old. She also served as a Governing Board Member. To download a printable copy of this memorial,click here. She returned to the Motherhouse to work with children in the preschool program and then used her computer skills as support staff at the Motherhouse in the Office of Development with the Honors and Memorials program; at Regina High School, Minneapolis, in the business office; and at St. Jude Convent, Montgomery, AL, as bookkeeper. Sister Arturo Cranston, OP, died April 10, 2022. Sister Rosanne ORourke, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Newburgh, New York, died November 13, 2016 in St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, New Jersey. Dominican Sister of Peace Mary Esther Owens, OP, (98), a native of Charleston, MA, died December 4, 2022, at Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, KY. Sr. Mary Esther was born Mary Margaret to Margaret T. Ahern and William Owens on September 9, 1924. Sr. Vincent was interred at the St. Catharine Motherhouse Cemetery among her Sisters and friends. May she rest in peace. Dominican Sister of Peace Michaeleen (Martha) Henderson, OP (91), died on December 22, 2022, at the Mohun Health Care Center in Columbus, OH. A true itinerant, Sister Denise also loved to travel and visited not only many areas of the United States but also London, France, Switzerland, and Quebec. Born in New York City on November 24, 1920, Elizabeth was the daughter of Frank and Jane O'Connor Schaub. She was 82 years of age. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Sister Helen Doychak, OP (Sister John Helene) died on June 5, 2019 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York. To donate in Sr. Denises memory, please click here. Sr. Marya was a woman of strong conviction. May she rest in peace. Sr. Denise, the daughter of Mary Rock and Andrew Macko, was born in Youngstown, OH on October 7, 1929. Sister Doris McKernan, OP (Sister Margaret Helene) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died May 24, 2016 at St. Catherine of Siena Convent in Caldwell, NJ. Each of us comes with many stories about her and I would like to share some ofmy thoughts with you. Sr. Vincent de Paul was born Mary Magdalen in 1911. May she rest in peace. Joan also attended various seminars and programs so that she would be fully prepared for her ministry. She continued her education in science by earning a Master of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Notre Dame. Sister Mary Ann (Raoul) Schintz, OP, died Aug. 24, 2022. Learn more about Sister Margaret Mary (PDF) Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan, 49221. She earned her doctorate in east Asian studieswhich included a year of living in Taipei, Taiwanlearned Chinese, and returned to Edgewood College to teach history for 22 years. Christine M. (Lynch) Mackin of Sandwich, 56, died on Sunday, February 26, following a battle with cancer. In the mission of Jesus, we discover and identify ourselves as women called together to share faith. She believed a strong person was one who showed respect for others and could have honest, forthright conversations that led to a peaceful outcome. Basil, Chicago, and SS. Peace is the resolution of conflict, not the absence of conflict, Sr. Arturo said. Sister Barbara (Rosellen) Sheehy, OP, died Nov 28, 2022. She was curious and loved Scripture, reading, and being with her family. Sister Barbara was known as a superb teacher, a capable and patient leader, and a well-respected colleague. Sr. Denise entered a ministry of prayer and presence at the Regina Health Center in 2019. Sr. Vincent was preceded in death by her parents and siblings and survived by several nieces and nephews. Sister Agnes Boyle, OP (Sister Mary Charles) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died November 10, 2019 in St. Catherine of Siena Convent, Caldwell, NJ. Dominican Sister of Peace Joan Monica (Margaret Winifred) McGuire, OP (90), died on November 21, 2022, at the Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, KY. Sr. Joan was one of six children born to Emma Goedicko and Joseph McGuire in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Sister Ann Louise Beerhalter, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, New York, died at her home in the Ossining Center of Hope at Mariandale, on February 27, 2014. She moved to the Sansbury Care Center in 2001, where she continued her recycling ministry for some time. Sister Mary Agnes Shannon, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on December 14, 2021 in Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, Massachusetts. Faith, Hope, and Charity, Winnetka, IL. She was strict and had high expectations but was respected as well. She continued her education by taking courses and seminars at John Carroll University, the University of Akron, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio State University, and even Dijon University in France. Click here to send a memorial online. Sister Monice Kavanaugh, OP, died March 16, 2022. She served the Diocese of Joliets Office of Catholic Schools as teacher personnel and assistant superintendent. Sr. Vivian was a happy person who loved history and shared many talents and gifts with others. Families at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish would boast that Sr. Susan had taught three straight generations of their family. Sister Margaret James earned her BS in Elementary Education from Seton Hall. She was appointed to both the Admission and Formation Commission and the Finance and Development Commission. She was 92 years of age. Professed in 1950, she taught in the following schools: St. James, Kenosha, WI; SS. In memory of our 2023 deceased sisters and associates February Richard Carbott, IHM Associate: Feb. 15, 2023 January Permission to Livestream music was obtained from One License with license #A-703033. She advocated for unity in diversity, promoted voter registration, explored the needs of the poor in the Springfield, Kentucky area, and met with groups working to prevent suicide among the young. Click here to send a memorial online. She was 99 years of age. Sister Ann William Berberich, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died in Denver, Colorado on October 10, 2019. She saw Christ in every young face and served each child with love. May she rest in peace. Next year she would have celebrated her 90th jubilee of faithful service! On Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 2:00 pm Dominican Sisters of Hope will gather to celebrate the lives of the departed Dominican Sisters of Hope. Sr. Vincent was preceded in death by her parents and siblings and survived by several nieces and nephews. To donate in Sr. Joan Monica McGuires memory, please click here. She was 96 years of age. Sister Mary Carolyn Meehan, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on March 16, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Newburgh. To donate in Sr. Mary Esthers memory, please click here. In 2014, Sister McGuire moved to Sansbury Care Center where she began a ministry of prayer and presence. A true Dominican in her love of study, Sr. Mary Esther also worked toward a degree in Applied Theology from Berkeley and took courses in Formation, Community Development, and Spiritual Direction at various institutes. Professed in 1944, she taught in the following schools: Our Lady of Refuge, Bronx, NY; Immaculate Conception, Waukegan, IL; St. Mary, Elkton, SD; SS. Joan was persistent in her search for God and open to this inner Transformation.. Sr. Jean loved science and was a superb teacher. Sr. Denise returned to study computer science at the University of Akron while teaching there as well. She was also an active volunteer at McLean Hospital and Seton Manor in Watertown before she entered a ministry of prayer and presence at the Sansbury Care Center in 2014. Click here to send a memorial online. Sr. Michaeleen entered the Congregation in 1948, made first profession in 1950, and took her final vows in 1953. She was 75 years of age. Sr. Michaeleen graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Zanesville, and after her religious formation, earned her BS in Elementary Education from Ohio Dominican College. She was 88 years of age. The four pillars of Dominican life are a daily witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sr. Joan continued to work for peace and unity after her retirement. She prepared prayer services on Christian Unity and the Quran, as well as attending services in various Christian churches. She loved the Cleveland Guardians, Browns, and Cavaliers. Sister Louise Place, OP (Sister Mary Lawrence) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope died on April 23, 2020, at the Wartburg, Mount Vernon, New York. After retiring from education in 1985, Sr. Vincent joined the Congregations Finance team, where she built a reputation for being organized, conscientious, and absolutely dogged about the accuracy of the reports that she prepared. Sr, Vicki was a no-fuss, down-to-earth person. May she rest in peace. Sister Nora Foley, OP (Sister Patricia Margaret) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on April 9, 2022 in Wall, New Jersey. She was an attorney at Anne M. Burke, Chicago, and then served as a public defender for the Cook County Juvenile Court for 20 years. Mary Elizabeth Geiger, an associate with the Dominican Sisters of Hope, was called to her eternal reward August 13, 2020. Sister Joann (Antonia) Feist, OP, died Dec. 6, 2022. She served God and Gods church as a Dominican Sister for 72 years. (OSV News photo/CNS file, James Ramos, Texas Catholic Herald) WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The Dominicans are inviting Catholics nationwide to participate in a nine-month novena that will culminate with a day-long rosary pilgrimage this . She taught at St. Catharine College, Our Lady of the Rosary in California, and served as Director of Admissions at the School of Applied Theology in Albany, California. Sister Margaret James entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh on September 7, 1947, made her First Profession June 25, 1949, and Final Profession August 22, 1952. She was 76 years of age. Dominican Sisters of Hope. Dominican Sister of Peace Michaeleen Henderson. Sister Mary Regis Nuva, OP September 19, 1928 -September 22, 2014 Sister Mary Regis Nuva, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died September 22, 2014 in Denver, Colorado at Presbyterian /St. Her faith helped her to offer kindness to others. Per her request, Sister has been cremated. Sister Victoria "Vicki" Lauria, OP, died Nov. 17, 2022. Because of your love and devotion to our retired sisters who provided years of service to Gods people, we can now provide them with the care that they deserve. Click here to send a memorial online. Sister Maura Schefter, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died January 15, 2020 in The Wartburg, Mount Vernon, New York. Sister Christine Hartnett, OP (Sister John Kathleen) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died May 31, 2019 at St Marys Villa in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Four St. Marys Dominican High School Seniors Named Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, Dominican BIO II Honors Students Study Bacterial Transformation. Sr. Mary Esther was remembered at her visitation on December 21. She was very involved in establishing a covenant relationship between the Metropolitan Chicago Synod and the Archdiocese of Chicago and was recognized with the James Fitzgerald Award from CADEIO(Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers) in 2009. Click here to send a memorial online. Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province pray the rosary during a Marian procession in Houston May 14, 2017. Sister Susan Hahn, OP, died Aug. 4, 2022. It was important to her to do meaningful work, and that was work she was able to do. Orin Keys. To download a printable copy of this memorial,click here. Her deep knowledge and empathy made her suited for many ministries, but education was a favorite. Although she had spent her life caring for others, she prayed often for all the people who have helped me so many times along the way.. She brought her gentle and affable ways to her teaching and administration positions while demonstrating a high level of competence. She ministered as a teacher in New Haven, CT, Columbus and Steubenville, OH, and Pittsburgh, PA. She was aware that many of the students in her class came from low-income families, and Sr. Michaeleen made it her personal business to see that each child had what they needed to succeed. Sr. Susan taught first grade her entire teaching career. Dominican Sister of Peace Michaeleen Henderson. She worked for four years before hearing Gods call and entered the Congregation in 1953. Vernon, NY Sister Estelle Kilpatrick, OP (Sister Maris Stella) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on January 25, 2020 at the Meadowview The funeral was on Friday, December 23, at Sansbury Care Center Chapel. She worked for a few years before entering the Congregation in 1944. She was 86 years of age. Dismiss. Her easy friendly manner caused others to love her dearly. She was born on February 15, 1934, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio to Fred Emerson and Letha Fern Moran. Click here to send a memorial online. Sr. Michaeleen was buried with her Dominican Sisters at St. Joseph Cemetery. May she rest in peace. Sister Anne Marie (Innocentia) Friedrich, OP, died Jan. 6, 2022. 555 Albany Avenue
Memorial gifts in Sr. Michaeleen Hendersons memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 or oppeace.org. Memorial gifts in Sr. Mary Esther Owens memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 or oppeace.org. The funeral was on Friday, December 23, at Sansbury Care Center Chapel. Below is an interview with her from October 2014. She was called to serve her community as the regional coordinator for the Western Region, then elected president of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine, serving from 1972-1980. She is survived by her sister Winifred Winnie Becker, several nieces and nephews and members of her congregation. She was director of religious education at Holy Trinity Parish, Bloomington, IL, and pastoral minister at South Side Catholic Church, Peoria, IL; Visitation Parish, Chicago; and St. Dominican Sisters of Hope 299 North Highland Ave Ossining, NY 10562-2327, Administrative Offices of the Sisters Phone: 914-941-4420 Fax: 914-941-1125 Email: info@ophope.org. Sr. Maria served as guidance counselor at Campion High School, Prairie du Chien, WI; St. John Cathedral High School, Milwaukee; and Bethlehem Academy, Faribault, MN. She was 77 years of age. Her deep knowledge and empathy made her suited for many ministries, but education was a favorite. Sister Gertrude Gaudette, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died November 3,2016 in Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, Massachusetts. Sister's Prayer Card (PDF) Sister Noreen Conheeney, OP, Dominican Sisters of Hope, died July 27, 2015 at St Catherine of Siena Healthcare Facility in Caldwell, New Jersey. 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