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Sr. Roberta made a lasting impression on me and my classmates in 1975. With her passion for social justice she implored us, "What then will be your Legacy?" RIP
Brian Gaffney
April 02, 2023


San Francisco, California
Sister Mary Roberta Connolly
Sister Mary Roberta Connolly, PBVM, (baptismal name Barbara Rita Connolly) entered eternal life on November 9, 2013, at the Presentation Motherhouse in San Francisco. A native of Rodeo, California, Sister Roberta was born in 1919, and was a Sister of the...
Read MoreSr. Roberta made a lasting impression on me and my classmates in 1975. With her passion for social justice she implored us, "What then will be your Legacy?" RIP
Brian Gaffney
April 02, 2023
I thought of Sister Roberta while I filled out my "Bishop Sheen" Mission Envelope at St. Catherine Church. Remember the "Holy Childhood Christmas Seals"? The Missions were one of Sister Roberta's favorite jobs. I hope she is keeping an eye on them from heaven!! I've loved Dear Sister Roberta since sixth grade at Saint Patrick's School in San Jose!!
Mary Ann Elliott
November 05, 2020 | MORGAN HILL, CA | Friend
Sister Roberta was my sixth grade teacher at St. Patrick's School in San Jose, CA. and my favorite teacher. I have thought about her often all through the years. She was a great influence on me.
Thank you my dear Sister Roberta. Please pray for your past students.
Mariam Smith Wyman
November 20, 2013 | Fremont, CA
I knew of Sister Roberta through a close friend who is involved with Christain Life Communities. From what I knew of her, she was a woman of great faith ans sterling integrity who was not afraid to speak her mind when she witnessed or was told of unkind conduct. I also know she was understanding and supportive. I think shw touched many, many lives and will be sorely missed. The world would be better off with more people with her character in it.
Rosemary Morgan
November 20, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
Sister Roberta was my sixth grade teacher in 1947 and she was just as much fun when I visited her at the Mother House - A Great Lady!
Mary Ann Lauzon Elliott
November 18, 2013 | Morgan Hill, CA
Sincere condolence from her many cousins in Carna, Galway, Ireland - her mother's ancestral home.
Aine Ui Fhoghlua (Lydon)
November 15, 2013 | Carna
I will miss my aunt, the last of the Connolly clan. She was an amazing woman, modeling grace and love under any circumstances!!
Maureen Connolly
November 14, 2013 | Chico, CA
Sister Roberta taught our daughters at Epiphany School in San Francisco. Her passion for the missions and for justice had a tremendous impact on them.
Kathie Montserrat
November 14, 2013
Sister Roberta taught all three of our daughters, instilling in them a deep sense of justice. She will always be held in our deepest affection.
Kathie Montserrat
November 13, 2013