St. Francis of Assisi School — now known as St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy — opened during the 1950-1951 school year. The grand opening featured a parade of students that the academy recreated on Sept. 8 as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
When people think about the Civil War, women religious are probably not the first image that comes to mind, but they might think differently after seeing an almost-hidden monument to these sisters in Washington.
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, New York have a rich history of serving Sacred Heart Church, especially as teachers in the parish school since it opened in 1941. To honor them, the final of six murals that have been painted on the ceiling of the church was dedicated Sunday, Jan. 23.
Sister Francis Piscatella, OP, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville for 90 years, turned 108 years old on April 20. She is loved by her fellow sisters and former students, having fostered the faith of so many women and displaying fierce determination in overcoming obstacles and following God’s path.
On Jan. 13, St. Agnes Academic High School announced it will be closing at the end of this school year. Sister Peggy McVetty, OP, prioress of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, wrote the “decision to end 112 years of excellent education had been most difficult.”
Be a light for those less fortunate – Sister Ave Clark, O.P., encouraged those came out to honor her as she received the St. Catherine of Siena Award from her fellow Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, for her extraordinary outreach ministries.
Sister Kathleen Murphy, O.P., a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, for 74 years, died June 16. She was 94.
Sister Theresa Kilcommons, O.P., a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, L.I., for 71 years, died June 11. She was 89.
Sister Mary Bertram, O.P., a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, for 72 years, died May 18. She was 93.
Sister Regis Milhaven, O.P., a Sister of St. Dominic, Amityville, for 67 years died March 17. She was 87.
