Posted January 06, 2025 in Obituaries
Sister Patricia Mulhern was born in 1936 to Edward and Lucille Mulhern as the only daughter with four brothers: John (deceased), Austin, Robert and Michael. She attended Holy Cross School and Villa Angela Academy where after graduation, she worked in the field of business for 12 years but always felt a call to religious life Responding to that desire for religious life, she entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation in 1967 in Monroe, Michigan. Because of health issues and family concerns, she decided it was not the appropriate time for her. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Marygrove College in... read more
Posted October 23, 2024 in Obituaries
The ministry of Sister Shirley Ann (or of Sister John Mark as she was formerly known) spanned an impressive number of years and locations. From 1978 to 1995 she taught elementary school students in 10... read more
Posted August 06, 2024 in Obituaries
“Above all else, O Master of my soul, make me one intensely yours.” These are the final words of the song Valiant Woman, chosen by Sister Ruth Marie Behrend to open her funeral liturgy. What... read more
Posted July 15, 2024 in Obituaries
Elaine Badzik was born June 23, 1932, in Cleveland, the middle child of Julius and Louise Badzik, with older brother Vincent and younger sister Kathleen. Following her years at Ludlow Elementary School, she attended Beaumont... read more
Posted April 17, 2024 in Obituaries
“What a privilege and a joy!” wrote Sister Ursula Marie when recounting her Ursuline history, especially preparing young children to receive Jesus for the first time in the sacrament of the Eucharist. “What a privilege... read more
