Sister Mary Matilda Marshall

Aug 8, 1988 | Obituaries

Sister Mary Matilda (Marshall) was buried on the feast of St. Lawrence, a famous deacon/martyr of the early church. In retrospect this seemed very fitting, for it was discovered after her death that she had in her own quiet way given a special assistance and support...

Sister Mary Bride Tee

Jun 30, 1988 | Obituaries

On May 31, 1924, the Providence Motherhouse annalist recorded the arrival at Kingston of “the first young lady from Nfld”. One might ask how Providence brought that about, since none of our Sisters lived or worked in that East Coast Island. The story of Bridget Mary...

Sister Mary Timothy O’Sullivan

Aug 28, 1987 | Obituaries

In the early 1900’s John O’Sullivan came with his wife, Ellen (Sullivan) and their ten children from Ireland to Montreal. His mother had been anxious for him to join the rest of the family in Canada. The O’Sullivan’s arrived in summer, but their troop of young ones...

Sister Mary Viola Cobey

Aug 15, 1987 | Obituaries

          “I think the primary aim of our Institute, according to our founder, is works of charity – not so in much giving money, as in giving  ourselves.” Sister Mary Viola Cobey not only wrote these words, she lived by them. Perhaps the most striking example...

Sister Patricia Rashotte

Aug 3, 1987 | Obituaries

“Eternal Beginning, Creative Spirit,Recreate me!You Who have begun me,Complete me.” In the later years of her life, Sister Patricia Rashotte used this intense prayer to plead for God’s help in finishing the work of her sanctification. The invitation to full union with...