Sister M. Agnes Gallogly, RSM - , RI

(12/07/13) GALLOGLY, Sister M. Agnes, 88, a Sister of Mercy and a retired teacher, principal, chaplain, and parish minister, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Mount St. Rita Health Centre, Cumberland. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Bridget (Moran) Gallogly, both born in Ireland. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1943, at Mother of Mercy Novitiate and professed her perpetual vows on March 16, 1949 at Mount St Rita. Sister was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy, class of 1943. She earned a bachelor degree from Catholic Teachers College and did graduate work in mathematics and geography. Her ministries spanned several decades. As an educator, Sister taught in St. Mary School, North Attleboro, MA, SS. Peter and Paul in Fall River, Tyler School and St. Michael School in Providence. She also served as treasurer at St. Xavier Academy and Superior and Principal at St. Mary parish in North Attleboro. In 1976, Sister changed her ministry and began work with the elderly at St. Ann Parish in Cranston. Fully engaged in pastoral work, she spent the next 20 years in parish ministry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Providence, Sacred Heart Parish in East Providence, St. Patrick in Cumberland, Mount St Rita in Cumberland, and then in St Joseph Parish in Providence. Sister Agnes was always remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, complete candor, and unquestionable dedication to the people with whom she worked. In addition to her religious community, the Sisters of Mercy, Sister is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Sister M. Nathaniel Gallogly, RSM, Mary E. O’Donnell, James J. Gallogly, Jr. and her twin, F. Francis “Frank” Gallogly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 11 am in Mount St. Rita Chapel, Cumberland, RI. Visitation will be at the Health Centre from 9:15 to 10:50 am with a Mercy Prayer Service at 10:20 am. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mount St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 or to the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated. Arrangements with JAMES J. GALLOGLY & SONS, Funeral Directors. www.galloglyfuneralhome.com