Sr. Janet Meehan, RDC
Sr. Janet Meehan, RDC (formerly known as Sr. Mary Leonard), a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on June 17, 2020.
Sr. Janet was born in Westchester in 1941, the daughter of John and Louise (Cancro) Meehan. She attended Hawthorne Public Schools and graduated from Good Counsel Academy High School. Sister received her BA from Good Counsel College in White Plains and her MA in Fine Arts from the University of Notre Dame.
2020 Annual Report
The Sisters of the Divine Compassion are happy to share our 2020 Annual Report with you. We hope that you will enjoy reading about our Sisters and ministries. The positive feedback we are receiving about our Annual Report is a true testament of your cherished relationship with our Sisters, as well as your faith and confidence in our mission.
Sr. Margaret Keogan, RDC
Sr. Margaret Keogan, RDC, (formerly known as Sr. Mary Beatrice) a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on April 28, 2020.
Sr. Margaret was born in New York in 1933, the daughter of John and Bridget (Leonard) Keogan. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School in Port Chester, NY and Good Counsel High School in White Plains, NY. Sister received her BA in English from Good Counsel College in White Plains.
Sr. Lucille Bridgetts, RDC
Sr. Mary Lucille Bridgetts, RDC, (formerly known as Alice Bridgetts,) a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on April 24, 2020.
Sr. Lucille was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1923, the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Watson) Bridgetts. She attended Good Counsel Academy Elementary School and High School in White Plains, NY. Sister received her BA in French from Good Counsel College in White Plains and her MA in French from Villanova University.
Sr. Susan Greene, RDC
Sr. Susan Greene, RDC, (formerly known as Sr. Mary Theophane), a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on April 17, 2020.
Sr. Marie Murphy, RDC
Sr. Marie Murphy, RDC (formerly known as Sr. Mary de Chantal), a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on April 13, 2020.
Sr. Marie was born in the Bronx in 1933, the daughter of John and Mary (Fegan) Murphy. She attended St. Frances de Chantal Elementary School, Bronx, NY and St. Jean Baptiste High School, New York, New York. Sister received her BA from Good Counsel College in White Plains and her MA from St. Joseph’s College.
Sr. Clare Arenholz, RDC
Sr. Mary Clare Arenholz, RDC, (formerly known as Eleanor Arenholz), a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on March 29, 2020.
Sr. Clare was born in New York 1938, the daughter of James and Eleanor (Rechel) Arenholz. She attended St. Frances de Chantal Elementary School and Preston High School in the Bronx. Sister received her BA from Good Counsel College in White Plains and her MA in Special Ed. from Seton Hall University.
Sr. Theresa Kelley, RDC
Sister Theresa Kelley, RDC, formerly known as Sister Mary Edward, a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully at St. Cabrini Residence on February 29.
Sister was born December 12, 1925 in Auburn, NY, the daughter of James and Margaret (Cunnan) Kelley. She attended Holy Family Catholic High School, received her BA from Good Counsel College and an MS in Special Education from the College of New Rochelle. Sister also received certification as a School Administrator and Reading Specialist.
Sr. Dorothea Power, RDC
Sister Mary Dorothea, RDC (Ann Power), a Sister of the Divine Compassion, passed away peacefully on February 13 after a long illness.
Sr. Dorothea was born in New Jersey in 1926 the daughter of Ralph Power and Mary McCarthy Power. Sister attended Good Counsel Academy High School and Good Counsel College where she earned a BA in English. Sister also received her MA in Education from Seton Hall University and her certification in Spiritual Direction from the Archdiocese of New York.
Sr. Judith Henchey, RDC
Sr. Mary Judith Henchey, RDC (Catherine) a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on December 12, 2019.
Sister was born in Woburn, MA in 1932 the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Cashman) Henchey. She attended Woburn Elementary School and St. Charles High School. Sister graduated from Good Counsel College with BA in English and Fairfield University receiving an MA in School Administration.
Sr. Mary St. John Delany, RDC
Sr. Mary St. John Delany, RDC, a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on September 19, 2019.
Sr. Mary St. John was born in New York City in 1923, the daughter of John and Florence Delany. She attended St. John's Elementary and Good Counsel High School. Sister received her BA in History from Good Counsel College and MS from Columbia Teachers College. Sister also received her PhD from Fordham University in Language and Literacy.
Sr. Virginia Rahilly, RDC
Sr. Virginia Rahilly, RDC, (formerly known as Sister Mary Adrian) a Sister of the Divine Compassion, died peacefully on August 28, 2019.
Sr. Ginny was born in New York 1936, the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Ecay) Rahilly. She attended Resurrection Elementary and High School in Rye, NY. Sister received her BA from Good Counsel College, and an MA from Manhattan College. Sister also received an MS from the College of St. Rose in Albany and an LPN from Elizabeth Seton College.