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Catherine O'Connell Obituary
Sister Catherine O'Connell, OP formerly Sr. Claret, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York for the past 64 years, died on April 28, 2014 in St. Martin de Porres Infirmary, Blauvelt. Sister Catherine was 83 years of age.
Sister Catherine was born to Catherine O'Connell and William O' Connell on June 19, 1931 in the Bronx, New York. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic on January 1, 1950 from Our Lady of Hope Parish, Queens Village, NY. Sister received the Dominican habit on August 24, 1950, professed her first vows on August 25, 1951, and her final vows on August 25, 1954.
Sister held an AAS in Education from Dominican Jr College, a BS in Education from Fordham University and an MA in Counseling and Psychology from Manhattan College.
Sister's many years of active ministry were devoted to education as a teacher and principal. She taught in the following schools; St. Anselm, Bronx, 1952-56; St. Philip & James 1956-60 and 1970-71; Holy Cross 1960-64; St. Pius, Providence, RI, 1964-68; St. Pius, Bronx, 1968-70; St. Raymond, Providence, RI, 1971-73; 1973-89 teacher and principal; St. Augustine, Providence, RI, 1989-2003; 2006-07, Sacred Heart, Hartsdale, NY 2006-07 tutor.
In addition to her religious congregation, Sr. Catherine is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at ST. DOMINIC'S CONVENT, 496 WESTERN HIGHWAY, BLAUVELT, NY WAKE: Wednesday April 30, 2014 3-7 PM EVENING PRAYER; 6 PM.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:30 AM BURIAL: St. Dominic Cemetery, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, NY.
Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc.
88 South Broadway Nyack, NY
(845) 358-0573
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Agnes and Steve Redican
May 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Sister's passing. She was a beautiful soul; we met on her walks thru Blauvelt. We enjoyed her visits, especially our dog Tipper. Our friend will be missed.
April 30, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. May the 'hearer of prayer' comfort you in the days ahead.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
April 29, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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