Sister Mary Vincent Fritton

Mar 17, 2020 | Obituaries

“To [the one] who wishes to walk in the path of virtue, nothing is more necessary than the reading of spiritual books.” – St. Athanasius Few people loved great Catholic spiritual literature more than Sister Mary Vincent Fritton. St. John of the Cross and St. Therese...

Sister Margaret Quirk

Feb 14, 2020 | Obituaries

“In my search for happiness, I have seen your reflection in many people and events.” — Sister Margaret Quirk in a letter to God Those who knew her well likewise saw the reflection of God in Sister Margaret Quirk — beloved sibling and aunt, loyal friend, and faithful...

Sister Catherine Nichol

Jan 16, 2020 | Obituaries

“Be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” —1 Corinthians 15:58 With her heart and mind focused on serving, Sister Catherine Nichol was a person of strong determination matched by her deep...

Sister Dominique Long

Oct 2, 2019 | Obituaries

“Through you, I am touched by the experience of God.”  —Sister Dominique Sister Dominique Long experienced every person as a beloved child of God. She went out of her way to meet people and made everyone feel special and important. With her death at age 93 on...

Sister Mary Denise Sternitzke

Sep 9, 2019 | Obituaries

“Death is not putting out the light … It is turning off the lamp because the dawn has come.” – From a newsletter of KNOM Alaska Radio Mission Reflective of her positive, upbeat outlook and her faith, Sister Mary Denise Sternitzke handwrote the above quote in her...

Sister Madonna Fink

Jul 31, 2019 | Obituaries

“I am grateful that somehow in the mystery of God’s providence, I was drawn to this Holy Ground…to become part of the SCL Community.” In this reflection shared on her induction into the Saint Mary College Athletic Hall of Fame, Sister Madonna Fink also expressed...