She devoted 31 years of ministry to the people of St. Joseph by offering her kind, unassuming presence. Professed in 1950, she taught in the following schools: St. James, Kenosha, WI; SS. She worked for a few years before entering the Congregation in 1944. Her nieces Mary Knueppel, Mary Agnes Mosbach and Eileen Watrus.The family wishes ti thank the staff of Brandywine for excellent care they provided to our Aunt. Thus is a beautiful write up for a beautiful person . Per her request, Sister has been cremated. Professed in 1954, she taught in the following schools: St. James, Kenosha, WI; St. Luke, River Forest, IL; St. Peter, Anaconda, MT; Little Flower, Billings, MT; St. Barnabas, Chicago; Dominican High School, Omaha, NE; St. Bernard, Peoria, IL; Immaculate Conception, Fairbanks, AK; Unity Catholic High School, Chicago; St. Jude , Montgomery, AL; Mother McAuley High School, Chicago; SS. She later earned her STL (Licentiatein Sacred Theology) in Theology and her STD (Doctor of Sacred Theology) in Ecumenism from the Angelicum Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome. Sr. Denise was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and two sisters. May she rest in peace. Memorial gifts in Sr. Joan Monica McGuires memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 or oppeace.org. She celebrated her Irish heritage. 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, Copyright 2021. Feb 27, 2023. Sister Teresa Paul Heinke, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope died on February 24, 2019. Memorial gifts in Sr. Vincent de Paul Huttons memory may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 or oppeace.org. 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.. The daughter of the late James and Mary Haggerty Curtin, she was born July 14, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Doris "Dorie" Fern Moran. She ministered at the Saint George Hospital in Cincinnati, and at Mohun Health Care Center for more than two decades. As much as she loved education, Sr. Michaeleen felt herself called to health care. Professed in 1944, she taught in the following schools: Our Lady of Refuge, Bronx, NY; Immaculate Conception, Waukegan, IL; St. Mary, Elkton, SD; SS. Sister Margaret James Curtin, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on Dec 1, 2021, in Brandywine Senior Living at Wall, NJ. She was 92 years of age. 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. 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. Dominican Sister of Peace Mary Esther Owens, OP. Dominican Sister of Peace Vincent de Paul Hutton, OP, (111) died on December 16, 2022, at Sansbury Care Center, St. Catharine, Kentucky. Sister Margaret James Curtin, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on Dec 1, 2021, in Brandywine Senior Living at Wall, NJ. She is survived by sisters, Donna Jardine and Celesta Maxwell, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was appointed to both the Admission and Formation Commission and the Finance and Development Commission. She is survived by her newphews Kevin Brodrick, Joseph Sennebogen, James Curtin and Richard Watrus. Sister Eleanor Piat, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope died at The Wartburg, Mount Vernon, New York on April 1, 2020 at the age of 98. Sr. Joan began her long ministry as an educator, teaching in Illinois and Nebraska. At 10:15 am there will be a prayer service followed by the Mass at 11:00 am. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Sr. Vincent de Paul was born Mary Magdalen in 1911. She was 92 years of age. Sister Denise ministered at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary High School and at Our Lady of the Elms High School for more than two decades. A Wake and Vigil of Remembrance Service were held at the Columbus Motherhouse Chapel on December 29, 2022. Sr. Vicki cared for her loved ones in Albany, NY, and shared her educational knowledge as an English as a second language volunteer at the Spanish Center at Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, and as a GED teacher at the Adult Learning Center, Milwaukee. May she rest in peace. Obituaries S. Mary Paul Mehegan, O.P. For Sisters who have passed, we honor and celebrate their legacies. She continued her education in science by earning a Master of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Notre Dame. Sr. Catherine was principal at St. Zachary, Des Plaines, IL, and St. Hugh, Lyons, IL, and taught at Dominican University, River Forest, IL. She believed a strong person was one who showed respect for others and could have honest, forthright conversations that led to a peaceful outcome. Sister Helen Doychak, OP (Sister John Helene) died on June 5, 2019 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York. Sr. Vincent was interred at the St. Catharine Motherhouse Cemetery among her Sisters and friends. Sister was 102 years old and in her 84th year of religious life. Celebrate with us the lives of our Sisters, who have gone before us and have answered Gods call in her own unique way. She made first profession in 1955, took her final vows in 1958, and celebrated her 65th Jubilee in 2020. She was 90 years of age. Sister Noreen Conheeney, OP, Dominican Sisters of Hope, died July 27, 2015 at St Catherine of Siena Healthcare Facility in Caldwell, New Jersey. Sr. Suzanne served as principal and teacher at SS. She was curious and loved Scripture, reading, and being with her family. She taught in the following schools: Visitation, Chicago; St. Thomas Aquinas, Kenosha, WI; Holy Angels, Omaha, NE; St. Augustine, South St. Paul, MN; Epiphany, Chicago; Blessed Sacrament, Sioux City, IA; and St. Giles, Oak Park, IL. May she rest in peace. She continued her education in science by earning a Master of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Notre Dame. May they rest in the arms of the loving God they so faithfully served. Sister Mary Aquin McDonald, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on May 12, 2015 in Hospice Care at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY. 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. She was a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Parish, El Reno, OK; St. Joseph Parish, Union City, OK; St. John Parish, Yukon, OK; and Blessed Sacrament Parish, Madison, WI, before becoming a Reiki practitioner in the Madison, WI, area. To donate in Sr. Michaeleens memory, please click here. She was 78 years old. We remember with love our dear Sisters who died during this past year. She was 102 years old. Sister Estelle Kilpatrick May 30, 1920 - January 5, 2020 Mt. Click here to send a memorial online. On April 30, 1960, he married Deleda Komro in Arkansaw. What Jesus was advocating was profound inner Transformation. She dedicated her life to serving those who lived on the margins, serving as a social worker at Seton Center, Kansas City, MO, before moving to Atlanta, GA. Sister Lorraine Gallagher, OP (also known as Sister James Helene) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died at St Catherine of Siena Convent, Caldwell, New Jersey. Sr. Michaeleen was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Laura Paul Henderson, her brothers, John, Robert, and Joseph, and her sisters, Betty Plants, Dorothy Dudas, Mary Caroline Johnson, and Dolores Mahon. To view wake and funeral services of recently deceased Sisters, go tohttps://portal.stretchinternet.com/sinsinawa/and click on the On Demand tab to find the service you wish to view. Sr. Vivian was a happy person who loved history and shared many talents and gifts with others. Sister Victoria Vicki Lauria, OP, died Nov. 17, 2022. Professed in 1958, she served as assistant registrar and Marshall Hall head resident counselor at Edgewood College, Madison, WI, and taught at Dominican High School, Whitefish Bay, WI. Her deep knowledge and empathy made her suited for many ministries, but education was a favorite. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. Dominican Sister of Peace Joan Monica McGuire, OP. Basil Visitation Parish, Chicago. Sister Loretta (Mary Nathan) Zemaitis, OP, died Jan. 26, 2022. She began teaching in 1933 in Indiana, and in her more than five decades as an educator and administrator moved to Kentucky, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia. Sr. Mary Esther was remembered at her visitation on December 21. The funeral liturgy was conducted at the Columbus Motherhouse on December 30, 2022. She was 94 years of age. 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. Professed in 1951, she taught in the following schools: Sacred Heart, Washington, DC; Sacred Heart, Faribault, MN; St. Clement, Sheboygan, WI; Bethlehem Academy, Faribault, MN, where she was also principal. Sr. Mary Jane served as pastoral minister at St. Jude Parish, Chattanooga, TN, and St. Joseph Parish, Marietta, GA. During these two ministry opportunities, she began working with people affected by HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, offering spiritual care and support. Sister Brigid Kelly, OP (Sister Patrick Elizabeth) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died December 12, 2016 in Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, NY. Sister Eileen McCabe, OP (Sister Joseph Therese) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on January 23, 2017 at Meadowview in The Wartburg in Mt. Her story is woven into our Congregation story, which continues to unfold. Sister Arturo Cranston, OP, died April 10, 2022. Dominican Sister of Peace Margaret Philip (Phyllis Frances) Shaw, OP (91), died on May 22, 2022, at the Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, KY. Sr. Margaret Philip was accustomed to living in community from an early age, growing up with seven siblings and parents Margaret Sheehan and Philip Shaw. At 111 years of age and nearly 90 years of religious life, she was the oldest living woman religious in the United States. Sr. Joan was interred at the St. Catharine Motherhouse Cemetery. Professed in 1952, she taught at Epiphany, Chicago; Immaculate Conception, Waukegan, IL; and St. Augustine, South St. Paul, MN, and was an aide at Consolidated Catholic Schools, Faribault, MN. Sister Anne Marie (Innocentia) Friedrich, OP, died Jan. 6, 2022. Sister Sylvia Bielen, OP (formerly Sister Theresa Clare) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, New York, died October 26, 2022, at St. Catherine of Siena Convent in Caldwell, NJ. She wanted to be as fully prepared as possible for her ministry as an educator. She loved children of the primary grades most of all. To donate in Sr. Michaeleens memory, please click here. She was 87. The daughter of the late John M. and Jessie (Downs) Heery, she was born July 22, 1936 in Woodbury, New Jersey. A longtime principal, educator, and friend, Dominican Sister of Hope Mary Aquin McDonald is remembered lovingly by the Dominican Sisters of Hope and her New Jersey and New York communities. She studied recreation and natural resources and combined all her passions as director of Camp WeHaKee (now WeHaKee Camp for Girls) in Winter, WI. She was a warm, friendly, and kind woman. Living and Loving Laudato Si Retreat, June 18-23. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh, NY. Click here to send a memorial online. She served as assistant principal at St. Patrick, Rockford, IL; director of adult education at Sacred Heart Adult Education Center, Washington, DC; and teacher aide at St. Lucy, Long Beach, CA. 1,730 were here. DUNGANNON, VA - Brenda Sue Lawson of Dungannon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 50. Click here to send a memorial online. She entered the Congregation in 1959, after earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Youngstown University. 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. Sr. Loretta ministered in adult faith formation and with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at Sacred Heart Parish, Washington, DC; St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Milwaukee; St. Martin de Porres Parish, Columbia, SC; and Parish Co-op of South Chicago, Chicago. Sister Ann William Berberich, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died in Denver, Colorado on October 10, 2019. Sisters The Vowed Life. Sr. Monice served as pastoral minister at St. Fabian Parish, Bridgeview, IL, and Immaculate Conception Parish, Chicago; as director of the permanent diaconate formation program for the Archdiocese of Chicago; and as a member of the Resources for Mission Team for the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation while living in Chicago. Sr. Denises interests were as wide as her ministry, ranging from needlework to winemaking to golf. She was 89 years of age. Sr. Jean taught at Edgewood College, Madison, WI; Rosary College (now Dominican University), River Forest, IL; and Alverno College, Milwaukee. Sr. Marie helped develop a place where people in need of housing, food, and clothing could meet those needs and move beyond their present circumstances in life through education and counseling. Sr. Joan loved to study and earned her associates degree from Saint Catharine College, her Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English from Siena College, and her Master of Arts in theology from Loyola University. Sister Julie Maria Pintal, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, New York, died June 13, 2017. Professed in 1960, she taught in the following schools: St. Thomas Aquinas, Milwaukee; Annunciation, Green Bay, WI; St. Augustine, South St. Paul, MN; St. Vincent Ferrer, River Forest, IL; St. Giles, Oak Park, IL, where she was also unit coordinator; St. Bernard, Wauwatosa, WI, where she was also unit coordinator; St. Eulalia, Maywood, IL; and Mary Seat of Wisdom, Park Ridge, IL. Visitation was held on November 30 and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated December 1, both at the Sansbury Care Center Chapel. She is survived by her sister Winifred Winnie Becker, several nieces and nephews and members of her congregation. Sister Lorraine Ferguson, OP (formerly Sister Ann Gregory), a Dominican Sister of Hope, died on November 12, 2018 in Mount Vernon, New York. Sister Jean Lawrence Strack, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope died at the Wartburg, Mount Vernon, New York on March 19, 2018. Luke Hospital. She began teaching in 1933 in Indiana, and in her more than five decades as an educator and administrator moved to Kentucky, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia. To donate in Sr. Joan Monica McGuires memory, please click here. She was an organized, warm, kind, and funny human being. She also taught classes at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, during this time. What Jesus was advocating was profound inner Transformation. 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. Professed in 1951, she taught in the following schools: St. Joseph, Sioux Falls, SD; Blessed Martin, Oklahoma City, OK; SS. Sister Marie (Dennita) Sullivan, OP, died Feb. 9, 2022. In the mission of Jesus, we discover and identify ourselves as women called together to share faith. She worked for four years before hearing Gods call and entered the Congregation in 1953. She was 76 years of age. The four pillars of Dominican life are a daily witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She volunteered as prayer leader at St. Anne Parish, Wausau, WI. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Her easy friendly manner caused others to love her dearly. 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. Sister Nora Foley, OP (Sister Patricia Margaret) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died on April 9, 2022 in Wall, New Jersey. She moved to the Sansbury Care Center in 2001, where she continued her recycling ministry for some time. Sister Jean Carmelita Meyer, OP (Sister Martin Joseph) of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died September 27, 2016 in Caldwell, New Jersey. As the century turned in 1999, so did Sr. Vincent, retiring from active ministry to volunteer in the Recycling Center at St. Catharines Dominican Earth Center. Sr. . She was 87 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. Click here to send a memorial online. Sr. Mary Jane advised people to squeeze some joy out of every day, live with a grateful heart, and always trust in a loving God (The Link). She spent nearly two decades as a teacher and administrator in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois before being called by the Congregation to serve as Director of Junior Sisters at the St. Catharine Motherhouse and College. Click here to send a memorial online. Dominican Sister of Peace Vincent de Paul Hutton, OP, (111) died on December 16, 2022, at Sansbury Care Center, St. Catharine, Kentucky. Marys uniqueness was best expressed in her kindness, wit, and respect for othersin her deep sense of fun enjoyment in playing piano and singing Irish songs, and yes, in the joy of dance in stepping out onto the dance floor whenever an occasion appropriately presented itself.. Sr. Denise, the daughter of Mary Rock and Andrew Macko, was born in Youngstown, OH on October 7, 1929. Dominican Sister of Peace Joan Monica McGuire, OP. Sr. Vincent held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Spanish from Nazareth College. She was 77 years of age. 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