Franciscan Sisters of LIttle Falls

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Franciscan Sister Mary Joel (Bernice) Bieniek, 104, died Nov. 29 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Convent Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Friends may call at St. Francis Convent from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

Franciscan Sister Sharon Fitzpatrick, 76, died March 6 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial was held March 8. A virtual Franciscan Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 16. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Francis Convent.

Franciscan Sister Mary Rosaria (Rita) Hagel, 97, died Feb. 24 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial will be held Feb. 26. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

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Franciscan Sister Mary Siena (Annella) Wald, 79, died Jan. 7, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial was held Jan. 9. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

Franciscan Sister Louise McKigney, 83, died Nov. 21 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial was held Nov. 23. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. 

Franciscan Sister Maureen Kelly, 90, died Nov. 20 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial service was held Nov. 21. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date with family and friends.