Sr. Mary Roberta’s death
Sr. Mary Roberta White, PVMI went home to the Lord on December 11, 2024. Sister had a very easy going way about her that put people at ease. She was wonderful at showing a personal interest in everyone. In her heart she was single-minded for the Lord’s glory and the salvation of others. Her blindness in later years was a source of grace for herself and for the many people for whom she prayed, as she offered everything to the Lord with trust and faith. We look forward to seeing you again Sister Mary Roberta! You now enjoy seeing the Lord and all the saints in heaven!
On July 2, Sr. Mary Roberta White celebrated 70 years in religious life. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Charles Connor, Fr. Thomas Byrnes and Fr. Joseph Meagher. Sister is originally from Wisconsin, and over the years has served in our apostolate in many places. God bless you, Sister!
Sr. Eileen Marie Laird, born in Butte, Montana, peacefully entered eternal life on February 10. She was 98 years old and was in religious life for 76 years. She served in the Philippines and then as General Secretary and notary at Marycrest motherhouse. Her funeral will be on Saturday, February 17 at Marycrest’s Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. May she rest in God’s eternal peace.
We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Sr. Ann Marie Archer, PVMI who died following a brief illness on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Sister Ann Marie did missionary visitation, social service assistance, and religious education in St. Raymond’s, Bronx, and visitation in St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Bronx, and Our Lady of Peace in Manhattan. She served as a formation director for many years in the Bronx and at Marycrest. For the past 18 years she was a local superior at Marycrest and cared for the Sisters in the infirmary. In 2012 she was elected as a General Councilor. Her funeral was at Marycrest on Saturday, January 27, 2024. May she rest in peace.