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BORN
1914
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2007
Mary Mangan Obituary
Services: All services will be held at Holy Spirit Convent, 301 Yucca Street, San Antonio 78203. Reception of the body with evening prayer: 5 p.m. Tuesday, with the wake service at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection: 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cassata Learning Center, 1400 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth 76104, or to the Ministries of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, 301 Yucca Street, San Antonio 78203-2351.
She was born in County Limerick, Ireland, on Jan. 19, 1914, and joined the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate in 1932. After receiving degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Sister Bonaventure taught in various schools of the Congregation in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
She was the principal of Our Mother of Mercy Elementary School in Fort Worth from 1962-1975 and associate superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Fort Worth from 1974-1983. In 1975 she co-founded Cassata Learning Center, an alternative school designed to meet the students’ needs through nontraditional, personalized education. She worked at Cassata until she retired in 1998.
Jody Lancarte of Joe T. Garcia’s said that Sister Bonaventure "opened her arms and heart to all and inspired us to be better persons. She was an amazing woman who was ahead of her time. She thought that working hard would answer every problem. Sister was always positive seeing the glass as full rather than half-full."
Sister Mary Venard Fulbright remembers Sister "as an excellent educator who had a passion for inclusiveness. Sister Bonaventure made every person whom she met feel special. She was relentless in seeking help for those who needed it as illustrated by her remark to a potential donor: 'This is the last time I will give you the opportunity to support these worthy youngsters.'"
Survivors: Two sisters, Sister Rosaline Mangan, England, and Bridie Kiely, Ireland; and one brother, John of Washington state; and numerous relatives and friends.
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Joanne Porter Smith
January 26, 2008
To the family of,Sister Mary Bonaventure Mangan.I will always remember her,as she walked around the,Our Mother Of Mercy campus,ringing the bell in her hand.I really liked her,thought a lot of her,even as a child at the school,I was there,from 1963-1971,,grades 1-8,and had other siblings also there who attended.In the bulletin,that announced her memorial,my sister,who also attended Our Mother Of Mercy,,Mary Elizabeth Frazier,,is in a loving memory,on the back side.I thought it was so special,that the two of them were there,in this bulletin.Mangan family,you have my prayers.Sister Bonaventure,rest in peace.
Bill Hardisty
December 4, 2007
Sister Bonaventure sought a solution for young people falling through the "cracks" in traditional education. Her solution was the opening of Cassata Learning Center- one of Tarrant County's first alternative high schools. Sister's gift of inspiring others to achieve positive results under great odds, affected the lives of Cassata students, as well as the faculty and staff. I feel honored to have worked at Cassata with Sister as associate director and principal.
Sal Espino
December 4, 2007
I had the honor and privilege of meeting Sister Bonaventure this summer in San Antonio. She spoke with tremendous pride and love about Cassata High School. It is clear that we are all blessed to have been positively impacted by this remarkable woman.
Renee Johnson
December 4, 2007
The world was a better place for Sister Bonaventure being here. She
inspired us all.She gave of her heart and mind. I was privileged to serve on the board of Cassata
Learning Center.She touched so many
lives. I will miss her dearly. My
love to her family and the Sisters
of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate and especially to Sister
Mary V. Fulbright.
most sincerely,
Renee B. Johnson
Katie Tilley
December 3, 2007
Sister B. was an amazing person who dedicated every day to glorifying God by serving mankind. Her heart for children and passion for education as the great equalizer transformed the Fort Worth community and brought hope and a bright future to thousands of young people. She is a great inspiration and a cherished friend.
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