One of the purposes of this blog is to highlight some of the work the Sisters of St. Joseph do. Sisters Betty Broughan and Mary McGeer are part of a group of sisters who offer quiet, dedicated service in parishes.
This article and photo (by Doug Brega) appeared in our Development Office's publication Witness.
When a young girl was unable to get her wheelchair out of her house to attend school, SSJs Betty Broughan and Mary McGeer stepped in and found the resources to build a ramp. As Pastoral Associates at St. Michael's Parish in East Longmeadow, the two Sisters have a special place in their hearts for children. "We bring items to the shelters and support our local agencies including Open Pantry, the Grey House and Homework House, where many children are educated and loved."
They are focused on protecting children of all ages and are working with a local school system on suicide prevention. They also meet with families who have lost loved ones, and help to bury their dead. Other pastoral tasks include preparing families for baptism, performing communion services in church and nursing homes and visiting the homebound. They also facilitate Bible study throughout the year in addition to Reflection Nights during Advent and Lent.
Sisters Betty and Mary say, "We are part of a warm, loving and caring community of 2,400 families at St. Michael's" and they strive to live the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph: "That all may be one," by uniting neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.
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