On January 20, 2024, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm gathered at Saint Teresa’s Motherhouse Chapel in Germantown, New York to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa’s entrance to eternal life. The actual date was January 21, 1984 when she passed away. It also fell on her birthday which would have made her 131 years old today!
The Holy Mass was celebrated by the principal celebrant Most Reverend Gerardo Colacicco with Very Reverend Mario Esposito, O.Carm. as the Master of Ceremonies and homilist. At the altar were other invited members of the Clergy- Rev. James Donlon, Rev. James Miara, Rev. James Hess, O.Carm., Very Reverend Patrick Keating and Reverend John Moyna. The Carmelite Brothers of Saint Elias Province assisted at the liturgy. Also present but not concelebrating was Reverend Von Erick Maria Sandoval, O.Carm. Other invited guests were the McCrory family, Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, Sisters for Life, Little Sisters of the Poor, staff members of the Avila Institute of Gerontology, Carmelite System, Saint Teresa’s Motherhouse dietary department and other special guests. The celebration concluded with a special reception in Carmel Hall. It was a beautiful day to remember and honor the life and legacy of this woman of faith, who in her lifetime, exemplified a deep love and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. As the Universal Church continues her celebration of the Eucharistic Revival, may the example of our Foundress also awaken in us a deep spirit of love and holiness, and a renewal of life that comes with our union with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament. The theme of this year’s anniversary celebration is “Strengthened by the Eucharist.”
