Posts by Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Missioning of Sister Marie Clark, MSC
On the Feast of the Epiphany, Sr. Marie Clark was missioned to Province Latina where she will embrace a mission among our Peruvian MSC Sisters. For several years Sr. Marie has taught English as a Second Language in the Reading area and for the past three years has been zooming with women who live in…
Read MoreSister Marie Janesch, MSC (M. Cecilia)
1931-2024 As a Missionary Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sr Marie Janesch (also known as Sr. Cecilia) witnessed to the Charism of Love. The story of her life was one of loving others, acknowledging their gifts, using her own gifts as seen in her nursing skills, and enjoying the fun times of…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2024 Newsletter
Oktoberfest Pictures 2024
Sonnenschein Brightens MSC Oktoberfest The sun shone on MSC Oktoberfest 2024 in various ways: our guests were stellar; the atmosphere was festive and music-filled; the food delicious; and our raffles a winning bright spot. Highlights of the day include Sr. Dorothy’s welcome in which she praised God for the sun that allowed us to celebrate…
Read MoreSister Theresa Lepera, MSC (Thomasita)
1928 – 2024 We marvel at the great works that God has done in the life of our sister, Theresa, and proclaim God’s faithful Love over the past 70 years. God has begun this good work and has now seen it to completion. Theresa was born in Conshohocken, PA, the third youngest of the…
Read MoreSpring/Summer 2024 Newsletter
Against the Wind – Nun Run 2024
Bob Seger’s song “Running Against the Wind,” captured the scene for this year’s Nun Run participants. Pushing against the wind at three consecutive hills left them seeking shelter in the hall at Holy Guardian Angles School following a challenging race and walk. Once inside, they found a warm spirit of camaraderie and joy shared among…
Read MoreSister Anne Kane, MSC (Lucette)
1940 – 2024 It was Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, when the church community meditated on the words of the risen Jesus “Peace be with you … know that it is I.” (Luke 24: 36, 39) “Then Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures and commissioned his followers “You are witnesses of these things”…
Read MoreSister Francine Fehrenbach, MSC
1930 – 2024 Sister Francine was born in Philadelphia and was warmly welcomed by her parents, two older brothers, and a large extended family. She grew up in St. Helena Parish where she attended the elementary school and then Little Flower High School. It was there that she met our MSC Sisters for the first…
Read More50 YEARS OF GOD’S LOVE
Published March 30. 2024 09:04AMby Bill O’Gurek – [email protected] She wasn’t sure back in 1974 that entering the convent was something she really wanted to do, but on the eve of Easter Sunday of her 50th anniversary in the religious community, Tamaqua native Sr. Lisa Valentini is solid in her commitment to Jesus Christ and…
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