Memorials

Sister Grace Catherine Smith, CSJ

March 12, 2014 Comments Off on Sister Grace Catherine Smith, CSJ

  Marie Theresa Smith entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 9, 1035. At Reception, she was given the name Sister Grace Catherine. Grace was a talented artist who held a BA in English from St. John’s University and an MA in Art from…

Sister Gertrude Hayward, CSJ

March 9, 2014 Comments Off on Sister Gertrude Hayward, CSJ

Reflection:  Gertrude Hayward, March 10, 2014 When Gertie spoke to me about this reflection, she gave me 3 directives:  First, “tell my family I love them.”  Second, say “thank you” to the Congregation.  And third, be brief. To you her family, Jo, Helen, Ed (and…

Sister Barbara Monaghan, CSJ

March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Sister Barbara Monaghan, CSJ

Barbara Monaghan entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 8, 1940. At Reception, she received the name Sister Barbara Francis. Barbara earned at BA in English and an MS in math from St. John’s University. She later received certification as a Spiritual Director. She…