St Marys High School - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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SISTERS OF ST. JOSE PH In 1807 a wise and holy nun was called to restore the dispersed Congregation of the Sis¬ ters of St. Joseph. Her name was Mother St. John Fontbonne. The inheritors of these blessed traditions are our present Sisters of St. Joseph. Today these same traditions can be seen by those fortunate ones who come under the guidance of our beloved Sisters. For fifty uninterrupted years, the Sisters of St. Joseph have taught and guided the children of St. Maty’s parish. Each day, when we enter the portals of St. Mary’s, we feel the influence of a Catholic school. It is a special privilege for us to receive a Catholic education. As we draw near gradua¬ tion, we marvel at the Christlike patience, tire¬ less industry, and conspicuous holiness of our teachers. They fulfill the double duty of teach¬ er and advisor, always ready to help us in our difficulties and to encourage us in our under¬ takings. In their work with us they have sought no material gain, but have reaped spiritual merit. To them, their work is a labor of love, for they desire only to bring souls closer to our Divine Saviour and to inspire in all our hearts, love and devotion to our Blessed Mother. The secret of love remains a mystery to the pagan world, but we understand and appreci¬ ate it as a reflection of the life of Christ. It comes from souls who try to walk in the foot¬ steps of Mary and to follow the leadership of St. Joseph. May their influence continue to be felt in the years to come, especially in the lives of all who come under their guidance.

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REV. JOHN J. O’BRIEN Director of Education