Manassas, Virginia
Sister
Denise Mosier, O.S.B. Sister Denise Mosier died on Sunday, August 1, 2010 in a car accident in Bristow. Born Jeanette Marie Mosier, Sister Denise grew up in Kane, Pennsylvania and became a Benedictine Sister at St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, PA in 1961. She later became a member of the Benedictine Sisters in Bristow, Virginia.
An excellent teacher, Sister Denise spent many years in elementary and high school education. She was a missionary in Africa for eight years - two in Ethiopia and six in Tanzania, where she taught seminarians. That experience was a highlight of her life. She loved the people and the culture and stayed in touch with friends from there for the rest of her life. At Saint Benedict Monastery, Sister Denise was a spiritual director and also mentored women who were new to the community. She loved to do liturgical movement and often enhanced the services of the Benedictine Sisters with her gift of dance. Sister Denise will be most remembered for her deep faith, her love of life, her interest in people, her passion for justice and peace, and her extraordinary sense of compassion.
Sister Denise is survived by her mother, Edith Mosier; her brothers, John and Bob Mosier and their wives all from Kane, Pa.; her sister, Mary Ann from Erie, Pa.; several nieces and nephews and the 31 sisters of her Benedictine community.
Services for Sister Denise will be held in the Benedictine Sisters' chapel at Saint Benedict Monastery. The sisters are very grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers from the local area. Because their chapel is very small, the public and the media are asked to respect the need of the Benedictine Sisters, family members and personal friends for privacy at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Benedictine Sisters' ministries and may be sent to Saint Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136.
For more information, please call 703-361-7028. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the
guest book at www.bakerpostfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
Sr Denise was a teacher of mine in high school, many years ago. Her enthusiasm for learning, love and respect for us as young adults, unconventional nature and contagious smile always touched me. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Peace to all mourning this great loss of such a charismatic, light being.
Sarah Lawrie
January 13, 2011 | Washington, DC
I had the grace of living and working with Sister Denise in Arusha for three years, and will always remember her joyful embrace of life, her constant smile, and her warm friendship.
Dorothy Hodgson
August 20, 2010
I learned of your passing today and was saddened and joyful at the same time. Saddened that your work and talents will no longer benefit mankind and joyfull that you are at eternal rest with your loving Lord. I will always remeber and cherish our childhood memories that we shared during our days at St. Collistus. My paryers are with your community, Delores (Leone) Cummings, SanAntonio, Texas
August 20, 2010
Sister Denise, known as Aunt Denise to me, was my second mother. She was my mother's sister, and for as long as I can remember she was always a kindhearted, loving, and compassionate woman. She was understanding and was not judgemental. I have many wonderful memories of her. I even had the opportunity to do liturgical dance with her during an Easter mass a few years ago. She also taught me liturgical motions for the 23rd psalm. She will forever be an influential person in my life and I...
Natalie Lamb
August 16, 2010 | Pittsburgh, PA
in my senior year of high school, sister denise personally made it able for me to graduate. no retreat program was offered at the monastery, but sister denise heard the requirements i needed to graduate and made the program herself. she took three days of her time to guide me through the requirements and although she had no obligation, she took me under her wings and showed me a new way of life. i spent hours with her, cleaning out a shed and walking through the gardens, talking about oour...
Alexandra Johnson
August 10, 2010 | Clifton
Farwell Sister, we love you and will miss you so much.
Ron & Sue Zampogna
August 10, 2010
Your laughter and grace will be sorely missed at our 50th high school reunion next year. How sad for us and how glorius for you to now be with God.
Bud & Carole Cappello
August 10, 2010 | San Diego, CA
We offer our prayers and love to Sister Denise, her companions and to her family. May her memories bring you comfort & joy, as she is everlasting in our hearts. Love Rose Helder, Barbara and Mark Kowalski
August 07, 2010
Sister Denises smile, laughter and dancing will be truly missed by many.
Sending many prayers to the community.
Sarah Kelly
August 06, 2010 | Manassas, VA