THE MOTHER ANGELINE SOCIETY

On January 21, 2026, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm gathered at Saint Teresa’s Motherhouse Chapel in Germantown, New York to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa’s entrance to eternal life. The actual date was January 21, 1984 when she passed away, which was also her day of birth!

The Holy Mass was celebrated by the principal celebrant and homilist,  Rev. James Miara of the Archdiocese of New York, with Rev. Mario Esposito, O.Carm. as the Master of Ceremonies. At the altar were other invited members of the Clergy- Rev. James Donlon, Rev. Gregg Durham, O.Carm., and Rev. James Hess, O.Carm. We are also grateful to our Carmelite Pre-Novices of the Saint Elias Province, for assisting at the liturgy. Other invited guests were members of the McCrory family, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, The Mother Angeline Society members, Sisters for Life, Trish Gathers of the Carmelite System, and other special guests. The celebration concluded with a special reception. It was a beautiful day to remember and honor the life and legacy of this woman who gave her life in service to the vulnerable elderly and left us a legacy of respect for life in all its stages which is the theme of this year’s celebration.

SOURCE: CATHOLICS FOR CATHOLICS

As we celebrate the 42nd death anniversary of Mother Angeline Teresa McCrory on January 21, let us remember the contribution she made of her life and the legacy she left us behind of caring for the aged and infirm. Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa founded the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm based in Germantown, NY.


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Prayer for the Intercession of Venerable Mother Angeline McCrory

Against the Legalisation of Assisted Suicide in Scotland

O loving and merciful God,

You filled the heart of Your servant, Venerable Mother Angeline,

with deep compassion for the elderly, the frail, and the forgotten.

She saw Christ in those the world often overlooks,

caring for each soul with dignity, reverence, and tender love.

Through her intercession, we beg You,

do not let the shadow of assisted suicide fall upon Scotland.

Preserve our land from laws that would declare

the vulnerable to be burdens,

the suffering to be disposable,

and the end of life something to be hastened rather than held sacred.

Raise up voices of truth and courage in our Parliament and across our nation.

Inspire leaders to protect life at every stage

and to offer care, not killing—compassion, not despair.

Venerable Mother Angeline,

you who served the dying with hope and honour,

pray for us now.

Pray that we may follow your example in upholding the dignity of every human life,

until we all see the face of God in eternity.

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

On August 8, 2025 The Most Reverend Gerardo J. Colacicco, and Lars Anders Cardinal Arborelius OCD toured The Mother Angeline Heritage Center as part of their visit to St. Teresa’s Motherhouse. Cardinal Arborelius is the first Cardinal ever from Scandinavia, and a member of the Discalced Carmelites. Bishop Calacicco is an auxiliary bishop in the archdiocese of New York.

Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm. and Sr. Mary Paul Anthony, O. Carm. enriched the tour by sharing background on Mother Angeline’s faith journey and life’s work. Drawing from their personal memories of knowing her, they offered heartfelt insights that brought her story to life. Fr. Mario provided an update on the progress of Mother Angeline’s Cause for beatification and canonization. As awareness of her life and legacy continues to grow, the likelihood of a reported miracle also increases, which is a vital step in the canonization process.