Sister Melissa Joyce, CSJ, 84, died September 4, 2026, in the 66th year of her religious life. She entered the Congregation from Holy Rosary Parish in Pittsburgh.   Sister Melissa’s vocation was formed during high school when she taught Sunday school alongside the Sisters. Those early … [Read more...]

Sister Mary Margaret (John Mark) Doorley, CSJ, 85, died May 6, 2026, in the 68th year of her religious life. The daughter of John and Mary Grasinger Doorley, Sister Mary Margaret entered the Congregation from St. John Parish in Uniontown. Inspired by her upbringing and the Sisters of St. Joseph … [Read more...]

Sister Ann Francis Hanley, CSJ, 90 died September 11, 2025, in the 72nd year of her religious life. The daughter of William Francis and Dorothy Nelson Hanley, Sister Ann Francis entered the Congregation from St. Agatha Parish in Bridgeville, PA. With a joyful heart and a grateful spirit, Sister Ann … [Read more...]

Sister Carmelita Augustine, CSJ, 89, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the 68th year of her religious life. The daughter of Nicola and Carmella Giralamo Augustine, Sister Carmelita entered the Congregation from St. Lucy Parish in Mahoningtown, PA. For 29 years, Sister Carmelita served in the … [Read more...]

Sister Clare Reese, CSJ, 94, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the 77th year of her religious life. The daughter of Thomas and Lucy Allen Reese, Sister Clare entered the Congregation from St. Joseph Parish in New Kensington. Sister Clare taught for 22 years in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and … [Read more...]