R.I.P Sister Brendan Sean, O.Carm.

Sister Mary Brendan Sean O.Carm. was called to her eternal reward very peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Manor, Framingham, MA, in the 55th year of her religious life.

Bridget Phillips was born on November 25, 1937, in Cloontia, Ireland, to Patrick and Mary Ann (nee Egan) Phillips. In addition to her parents, her siblings John, Brendan, and Mary Ann pre-deceased her. Coming to the United States, Sr. Brendan eventually settled in the Bronx, NY and became an American citizen. Sr. Brendan Sean entered the Congregation on September 8, 1969, and received the Carmelite Habit on March 30, 1970. She made her First Profession of Vows on April 3,1972 and professed Perpetual Vows on April 2, 1977. Her Missions included Ferncliff Residence (1972-1977), St. Patrick’s Home (1977-1979), Madonna Residence (1979-1980), St. Raphael’s Home (1980-1992), Kahl Home (2009-2012), Garvey Manor (2012-2016), and Mary Manning Walsh Home (2016-2017). Over the years, Sr. Brendan’s ongoing education included the successful completion of a Food Service Operations Manager Program, and an Executive Housekeeping Certificate Program. She also received Certification as an Activity Assistant, and completed the Avila Institute’s Geriatric Spiritual Care Program, all of which benefited her in our Mission to serve our residents. As her health failed, Sr. Brendan was admitted to St. Patrick’s Manor on October 11, 2017, where her final days were filled with the loving presence of our Sisters and staff. Now, as her life on earth is ended, we are confident that in His great love and mercy, God will grant Sr. Mary Brendan Sean a holy rest and peace at last.

WAKE

Sunday, October 27, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Holy Family Chapel

Evening Prayer at 4:00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Manor

863 Central Street

Framingham, MA 01702

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Holy Family Chapel

Viewing 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Manor

Framingham, MA 01701

BURIAL

Monday, October 28, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Queen of Carmel Cemetery

St. Teresa’s Motherhouse

600 Woods Road

Germantown, NY 12526