In Memoriam

Help us remember our sisters.

In death we say our ultimate human yes to God. Trusting in God’s power to bring us to the fullness of life, we conclude our earthly life with an act of worship: in the action of death we proclaim God as God, and ourselves as God’s creatures. We are called by God and sent by the community; we go in joy!

- You Are Sent, Constitution of the School Sisters of Notre Dame

In Memoriam: Sister Marie Michelle Walsh

Described as “the kind of Sister you wanted to live with,” Sister Marie Michelle was affectionately nicknamed “Mitch” by her companion Sisters. Quiet and unassuming, always pleasant, always grateful, she was the gentlest of souls and was loved by her Sisters.

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In Memoriam: Sister Gladys Murphy - The Running Nun

"Probably the most life-changing event for me was being involved in the New York Marathons over 34 years....In all, I ran 34 New York Marathons and two in Boston."

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In Memoriam: Sister Mary Ann Tantalo

On July 16, 1947, Mary Ann became Sister Mary Prudentius, a name she had requested in honor of her beloved grandmother. She was professed on August 3, 1948, and missioned to St. Rita School in Brooklyn.

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In Memoriam: Sister Julita Jelen

Sister Julita taught first-grade students for thirty-one years! Always very devoted to small children, Julita authored two publications for them, "The Poor Little Rich Man" and "The Little Flower of Jesus."

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In Memoriam: Sister Joan Bocklet

Having been taught a great devotion to the Blessed Mother, I made a promise to Our Lady that I would give my life to God if she would bring my brothers home safely from the war.

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In Memoriam: Sister Doris Kresslein

Music was always important to Doris. While teaching at IND, she would get free opera tickets for her students so they could study the opera in class and then attend the performance. Sister Doris instilled a lifelong love of classical music and opera in her students.

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In Memoriam: Sister Marjorie Helen Sutherland (Sister Hildie)

Sister Hildie’s life and IND are forever intertwined. For over 60 years, Sister was the heart of IND. Hildie’s deep sense of service led her and Hildie’s Helpers, the IND student outreach program, to provide food and clothing to those in need.

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In Memoriam: Sister Rose Mary Dougherty

Rose Mary was foremost a religious woman who became a teacher, writer, counselor and spiritual director. Her qualities of honesty and openness endeared her to others. Rose Mary was a woman of wisdom and gentle humility. She had a hunger for God and a deep sense of the spiritual.

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In Memoriam: Sister Mary Irving

Mary was an activist who spoke out for Catholic feminist theologians. She lobbied for full rights for women in the Church. She received the 1986 National Women’s Ordination Conference award as a prophetic figure who contributed to the enablement of women.

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In Memoriam: Sister Marie Sulpice Walsh

Sister Marie was amazing in her humanity and spirituality. She took time to notice others, understood their situation, was supportive and encouraging.

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