Sr. Joel Sperier MSC

I dearly loved sister Joel!! She was one of a kind! I thought of her when Sister Mary David died in December and how they must have enjoyed their reunion. We had some beautiful times together at Saint Joseph school and even after they moved to Prompt Succor in Opelousas. I think of her family members as well, Sue, Pat & Charlie, and wonder how they are as we heard so much about them over the years! She loved her family and she loved her city of New Orleans! I think about her every good...

Sister Joel was a wonderful and kind person. I had the pleasure of learning from her at St Joseph's. She will be deeply missed.

Dear Marianite Sisters and Family of Sr. Mary Magdalene (Sr. Joel):
Sister was a shining example of Christ in action. I met Sister as a student at Vandebilt Catholic High School (1967) in Houma. Although Sister never taught me in the classroom, she taught me about Jesus through her words, deeds and actions. She was a nun filled with zest for life and God's people. I always found her to be respectful and endearing. Imagine my surprise in 1990 when I encountered her at the flea market...

sr. joel, you were one of the great teachers at the academy of the holy angels. you made writing fun and enjoyable. i will always remember your smiling face and the compassion you had for your students.

I was so sad to hear of Sr. Joel's passing. I didn't keep up with her over the years as I wanted to, but she was rarely out of my thoughts. She helped and guided me much more than what she taught in the classroom. I named one of my sons "Joel" in honor of her. Thank you Sr. Joel and may God grant you Eternal Rest.

Kay Domangue Waldron
St. Francis De Sales Class of 1965

I was honored to have Sister teach me at St. Joseph, what a loving, caring and thoughtful person.
When my son began his school years at St. Joseph she called him her grandchild.
May you now be our angel in heaven and watch over us!!!
God Bless you Sister Joel

Sister Joel was such an amazing person. She always had a smile on her face. I had the pleasure to have been taught by Sister Joel throughout my highschool years at St. Joseph. She will be missed by many.

Sister Joel was my friend for the past eighteen years and I am so very thankful to have known her. She taught my son, Chase, my daughter-in-laws, Louise Gremillion Pilgreen and Claire Kojis Pilgreen, and we worked together for thirteen years at St. Joseph School. She never failed to ask how my family was, even on the day before she died. She and Sister Mary David Hecker taught at St. Joseph School, and inspired students and staff with their devotion to Catholic education. God blessed me and...

Maxwell and I were so sad by Sr. Joel's passing. She was a dear and close friend to us from the beginning of her tenure in Avoyelles Parish. She lived across the street with Sr. Mary David and Sr. Core Marie in Mansura. I taught with Sr. Joel for so many years at SJS, and she always felt comfortable calling on us. Her great love for St. Joseph inspired all who knew her, and we know she is in heaven with her
"Poppa Joe". I will miss you so much Sr. Joel! And I will never forget all the...