Von Bank, Sister Joan Christine


Sister Joan Christine Von Bank, SNJM

(Dora Darlene Von Bank)

December 4, 1932 – February 19, 2024

Sister Joan Christine Von Bank, SNJM departed this life on February 19, 2024 at South Hill Village in Spokane, Washington.

Sister Joan Christine celebrated 91 years of life and 67 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane, Washington.

Inurnment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane, Washington.

SNJM Endorses Joint Statement on the Conflict in Israel and Gaza

“A Call for Peace in the Middle East: A Joint Statement on the Conflict in Israel and Gaza” was published on Feb. 14 on the Archdiocese of Seattle website. We, the Leadership Team of the Sisters of the Holy Names U.S.-Ontario Province, along with leaders...

Klos, Sister Francis Rose

Sister Francis Rose Klos, SNJM

(Barbara Ellen Klos)

October 12, 1931 – February 10, 2024

Sister Francis Rose Klos, SNJM departed this life on February 10, 2024 at Merrill Gardens in San Jose, California.

Sister Francis Rose celebrated 92 years of life and 71 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Chapel in Campbell, California.

Burial will take place at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, California.

Slater, Sister Jacquelyn (Jackie)

Sister Jacquelyn (Jackie) Slater, SNJM

(Sister Magdalena Mary)

February 19, 1932 – January 23, 2024

Sister Jacquelyn (Jackie) Slater, SNJM departed this life on January 23, 2024 at Saratoga Retirement Center in Saratoga, California.

Sister Jackie celebrated 91 years of life and 71 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Chapel in Campbell, California.

Burial will take place at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, California.

Supporting Immigrant Families in Albany

In recent years, the Spanish-speaking population of Albany, NY has been swelling, along with needs that Sister Grace R. Diaz (S. Lydia Maria) is uniquely prepared to meet. Sister Grace worked with the founding members of Family Promise of the Capital Region to help immigrant families in need of affordable and safe housing.

Rawson, Sister Mary Ann

Sister Mary Ann Rawson, SNJM

(Sister M. Rose-Clare)

June 13, 1941 – January 17, 2024

Sister Mary Ann Rawson, SNJM departed this life on January 17, 2024 at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Oregon.

Sister Mary Ann celebrated 82 years of life and 57 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Holy Names in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Burial will follow at Holy Names Cemetery in Marylhurst, Oregon.

Advocating for Women and Children at the United Nations

In 2000, Sister Catherine Ferguson invited members of the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to form a coalition Non-Governmental Organization to advocate at the United Nations on behalf of women and children. In December 2001, six congregations met to develop a mission statement and budget, as well as to create the new organization’s name: UNANIMA International.

Jordan, Sister Wanda Marie

Sister Wanda Marie Jordan, SNJM

(Donna Jordan)

June 17, 1934 – December 30, 2023

Sister Wanda Marie Jordan, SNJM departed this life on December 30, 2023 at Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Sister Wanda celebrated 89 years of life and 68 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Holy Names in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Burial will follow at Holy Names Cemetery in Marylhurst, Oregon.

Roberg, Sister Shirley

Sister Shirley Roberg, SNJM

(Sister Armella Marie)

March 27, 1943 – November 18, 2023

Sister Shirley Roberg, SNJM departed this life on November 18, 2023 at Hospice House in Spokane, Washington.

Sister Shirley celebrated 81 years of life and 57 years of her religious profession.

Whiteman, Sister Lorean

Sister Lorean Whiteman, SNJM

(Sister Imelda Rose)

July 30, 1937 – November 10, 2023

Sister Lorean Whiteman, SNJM departed this life on November 10, 2023 at Teresian House in Albany, New York.

Sister Lorean celebrated 86 years of life and 65 years of her religious profession.