Sister Mary Rose of Viterbo Whalen

Sister Mary Rose of Viterbo Whalen

Ann Whalen was born in Hungerford, Ont. on January 8, 1897, and was baptized on January 24. She was one of fourteen children born to Sara McGrath and William Whalen. At the age of 15, Ann Whalen wanted to enter the Congregation of St. Joseph but was told that she was...
Sister Phyllis Genore

Sister Phyllis Genore

Philomena Martina Genore was born in Otter Creek, Ontario, on the 13 of October, 1909, one of nine children born to Albert Genore of Sorel, Que., and Mary Courneyea of Tweed. Philomena changed her name to Phyllis for personal reasons. Phylllis had Grade IX education...
Sister Mary Fergus Masterson

Sister Mary Fergus Masterson

Mary Stella Masterson, one of nine children of James Masterson and Ellen Foley, was born on November 22, 1903, in Chesterville, Ont. Mr. James Masterson attended elementary school in Cannaught and on reaching adulthood, he decided to make his way in the world. He and...
Sister Nora Kyle

Sister Nora Kyle

Honoria (Nora) Kyle was born on January 16, 1888, in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland. She was one of nine children born to Richard Kyle and Bridget Campbell. Four of the girls became Sisters – two in the U.S.A., one in Ireland and Sister Nora here in Kingston. As a...
Sister Mary Lenore Carter

Sister Mary Lenore Carter

Irene Isobel Carter was born in Montreal, Quebec, on September 30, 1897 (the day on which St. Therese Lisieux died) and was baptized on October 3. She was the second eldest of eight children born to Thomas Joseph Carter and Mary Agnes Kerr. This illustrious family...