The Sisters of St. Francis, of Peekskill NY, conducted the needs of the local children, while the Passionist Fathers established a school in Union Hill called Holy Family. The Sisters of St. Mary live a contemplative expression of the monastic life, grounded in the Benedictine principle of ora et labora - - prayer and work. By 2003, when the convent moved to Greenwich, NY, the school had already been repurposed, but the Abbey proper, as well as the Chapel, remained vacant, as they have to this day.Based on a Benedictine model, the Community of St. Mary adheres to a simple monastic life centered around prayer, reflection, and service. Over the span of 75 years his firm produced plans for more than 60 Episcopal churches; mostly in the northeastern United States. Unfortunately, the donated sand for making the markers had salt in the mix. At the request of the Franciscan Fathers, three sisters came to America to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, New York City in 1865, and the community continues its service in the United States. In 2003 the Sisters of St. Mary Community decamped to their new home in Greenwich. Your email address will not be published. I was a “day” student as I lived near by. The cemetery is not maintained and its gravestone markers are uprooted and stacked in a corner of the cemetery. I see this building everyday when we go for our walk. St. Gabriel Buildings by Architect Henry Martyn Congdon. I attended SMS from 8th grade, the first year they accepted students that young, and it was a haven for the next five years, from 1947 to 1952. Please select a county or city to continue. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. The Sisters of St. Mary is an international congregation of committed women religious, vowed within the Catholic Church. The enormous old school on a hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly the convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary’s, The Abbey Inn emerges, wholly renovated and re-imagined, as the premier retreat for today’s modern traveler. Within ten years the markers were so badly split and chipped that we removed them and used them as cement blocks around the Convent. To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. Many of our dorm rooms looked right out over the Hudson river! They were wonderful teachers and moral models for us. I remember visiting her when I was just a very young boy and being frightened by her habit. It is the oldest indigenous Anglican order in the New World, and the first monastic body constituted by the Episcopal Church since the dissolution of monasteries in the 16th century.While the forms of service practiced by the nuns of the order have varied over the years and regions, at this particular complex, the running of a school and the manufacture of communion wafers were a primary focus. After the properties were sold an application was begun to put the chapel, convent, school and other buildings on the National Register of Historic places, but this work was never completed. Would you be open to message with me about Kemper Hall, your experiences/stories, answer some questions & tell me about the sisters that taught there? If you enter hymn: Amid Untold Several options will appear. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Umm.. January 26, 2016 by Miguel Hernandez 42 Comments. As the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph sculpted their new home now know as St. Francis Park, they filled their new surroundings with symbols important to them in a beautiful park-like setting. The number of schools operated by the archdiocese in the early 1960s was 414; that figure went down to 274 in early 2011, and then 245 in 2013. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. She was adopted by a wonderful man and his not-so-wonderful wife who immediately sent her away to school. Based on a Benedictine model, the CSM adhered to a simple monastic life centered on prayer, reflection, and service. Filed Under: History Tagged With: Architecture, Historic Preservation, Peekskill, Religious History, This is a cry for strongly worded resolutions to be written to raise at Town Boards so we never again read that “gravestone markers are uprooted and stacked in a corner. http://www.kempercenter.com/. Hope to stay in touch with you. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. It’s indeed very sad to read what has become of the place. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. This sounds just like MY grandmother…though she was there a decade or 2 earlier…wish I knew more ! Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. In 1950, the Parish of St. James in Greenville, Tennessee commissioned her to paint an altarpiece, entitled “Mater Purissima.” It emulates the medieval styles of fifteenth century Friars, Angelico and Lippi. It is believed also that Revolutionary War era barracks were located in the area of the current cemetery. Great read. In December of 1949, several of her works were exhibited at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. Readers may know that the Roman Catholic Church has numerous religious orders of nuns and monks, but may not know that the Protestant Episcopal Church has them as well. It was run by the Sisters … New York, NY; a Convalescent Summer Home for Children, at South Norwalk, CT; the Noyes Memorial Home, Peekskill; Trinity Hospital, New York, NY (a Hospital for adults, both men and women); the Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children, New York, NY; Trinity Mission, New York, NY; and, in the summer, Seaside Home for Poor Children at Islip, NY; St Mary’s-In-the-Field Home for the care of abandoned, delinquent or neglected children in Valhalla, NY; the Church Orphan Home, Memphis, TN, and St. Mary’s Mission, Chicago, IL and St. Mary’s Home for Children, also in Chicago. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. I hope to visit the site one day and perhaps the new Convent in Greenwich. At Peekskill for instance, they operated a high school for girls and the manufacture and sale of “Alter Bread” (aka communion wafers) was one of the CSM’s primary means of self-sustainment. After parents and grandparents pass, cemetery graveyards are merely just that, a far better lasing, publically non-detrimental memory could easily be fabricated. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. I recently heard the school was converted to condos and hope to visit (when we are allowed to again due to the pandemic) sometime soon. Were the nuns strict? I had not returned until today, 56 years later. I was just happy it hasn’t all been bulldozed and that I could surreptitiously explore my old haunts. It was a three-story wooden building conceived by architect Henry Martyn Congdon (1834–1922) who designed numerous Episcopal churches during his career, mainly in the Gothic Revival style. It’ was Kemper Hall Seminary for Girls in Kenosha, WI, not Kemper Ball. Is there anyone that would message with me about Kemper Hall, their experiences/stories, answer some questions & tell me about the sisters that taught there? Hope this helps. I would love to know how to get up to St. Mary’s. Just a quibble: St. Mary’s School in Tenn. was not in Memphis, but in Sewanee (east Tenn.), just like the University of the South.. St. Mary’s School in Tennessee began in Memphis in 1873. This is the story of the Community of St Mary (CSM) and the remarkable religious buildings they had constructed at Peekskill, NY from 1872 to 1963. There were a very few girls who rappelled from windows on occasion – but not to get away ..just to “sneak out to meet boyfriends” or to have cigarette – (a real no- no !!! ) Yes, Suellen Botsford was in my class, at SMS, and I believe, when I boarded, was in the room diagonally across from mine. The rich history is very moving. On the north side was: St. Gabriel; The Angel of the Passion and the Angel of Praise. In addition to the historic convent and chapel structures, the site includes a cemetery where the remains of former sisters and workers at the former school are interred. A bell weighing-in at just over 1000 lbs and manufactured by the Meneely Bell Company of West Troy, NY was installed in the belfry. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Chiseled into the convent building’s cornerstone was the Latin phrase, “Fiat Pax In Muris Tuis” meaning “Let There be Peace Within These Walls.” In 1908 a granite three-story house also designed by Condon was built for the convent’s resident chaplains. Joan M. Good Farmer. We thought they were great and love to wear them. Two points of first-hand knowledge: One, the Sisters in the early 1980s with the assistance of a local stone mason made the grave markers in plain concrete. The student count went from 212,781 in 1961 to 79,782 in 2011, and then below 75,000 in 2013. From 1872 to 2003 the Sisters of the Community of St Mary were buried in this cemetery. Fortunately she was at St. Mary’s where she was loved and nurtured. It certainly wasn’t like that when I was a student there from 1950-1954!!! The cemetery is abandoned and in total disrepair with the grave name markers uprooted and stacked in a corner of the grave yard, the burials are now marked by un named crosses.From 1872 to 2003 the Sisters of the Community of St Mary were buried in this cemetery.For over a century, the Convent at Mount St. Gabriel, a picturesque plot of land in the highlands of Peekskill, NY, was home to the Community of St. Mary. It is so sad to hear how this wonderful place went the way of all good things. Sister Mary Veronica’s paintings are on display at the of Brattleboro (VT) Museum and Art Center and at several churches throughout the United States. Over time I have become adverse to the continuing usage of valuable lands for extending and continuing cemeteries, whose obviously EMINENT consideration should be that the existent groundwater supply is adulterated, especially from steep slopes. But, there, definitely, were no beatings! It was a beautiful location which I appreciated at the time. It extended outside the quadrangle and contained a gymnasium and space for a swimming pool. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . At various times during its golden years of the late-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries the CSM had four boarding and day schools for young ladies: St. Mary’s school, New York, NY; St. Gabriel’s School, Peekskill, NY; St. Mary’s School, Memphis, TN and Kemper Hall, Kenosha, WS. I have many fond memories of the girls and all the nuns there. Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne was the principal celebrant. Miguel. St. Mary’s was considered High Episcopalian when I was there in the 50s and I had understood that it was a close proximity to the Church of England. From Routes 6 and 202 (Main Street), travel up John Street to the grounds of the former convent buildings now vacant, the burial ground is near the peak of Mt Saint Gabriel, through a path near the caretaker's cottage. At the bottom of the first slide info is given about the hymn, & the group sing it appear to be former students of the school. I can picture her now, after all these years!! Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I graduated from St. Mary’s in 1962; remarkably, of the 23 girls in my class only one has died. YES! The nun in this lovely blog piece is Mother Mary Ambrose. Good luck with your trip to Peekskill/ St. Mary’s! × I think the Protestant Nuns of Saint Mary Episcopal will become Catholic one day. In 1909, construction of a new home for a high school for girls was begun. Only in the late 1970s after relatives and friends of past Sisters pleaded with us to mark the graves so that they would know where their loved ones were that we did so. The Chapel’s altar was made of various kinds of marble, and seven statutes of saints surrounding it were put in place in 1893. NYS law protects cemeteries so that they can not be used for any other purpose, but it is unclear how the perpetual maintenance is to be done or funded. Enjoyed reading all the comments and empathize with each of you. Verify and try again. Congregational Offices 960 James Street Second Floor Syracuse, NY 13203 sisters@sosf.org P 315.634.7000 F 315.634.7023 In 1902, work was stated on a new convent made of granite found at the Mount Gabriel site. My grandmother was born in 1912 and was orphaned by the age of 5. The Mt. No, I wasn’t on the tour. Sorry, Miguel, I just looked at the site again and have just seen your question. She was the Mother of the community at Kenosha and ‘religious principal’ of the school there in the 50″s. A dear friend of mine just died and I am writing an obituary for her. Rita. Barbara:Thank you for your comment. This principle balances prayer … They also owned and operated several other institutions for the care of orphans, wayward children and hospitals in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Metropolitan area, such as: the House of Mercy, Inwood-on-Hudson, in northern New York City; St. Savior’s Sanitarian, Inwood-on Hudson; St. Mary’s Free Hospital for Children. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. Sister Rose Cecilia, F.M.S.C. We’ve updated the security on the site. My maiden name was Joan Michael Good. From 1960-1961, she taught at Assumption in Peekskill, NY Sr. Regina Miriam rejoined the faculty at St. Mary’s School, West New York, NJ in 1961 and spent five years there. The first convent was built in 1876. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. But, essentially that means mowing, there is no requirement that they do anything else. To my understanding sister, Columba was the founder. This site is adjacent to dense residential neighborhoods which lie at lower elevations to the south and east. There is too much controversy between the Catholics and the Protestants. I live in Winfield , IL. Cram was considered to be among the principal 20th century American proponents of Gothic Revival architecture, particularly Collegiate Gothic. Formed out of: Sisters of St. Mary, St. Louis, MO. The main St. Mary’s School building is considered a noteworthy example of the Gothic Revival style, with its large gothic quadrangle, designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram. I was a 45 year resident of Peekskill, and have always considered the (3) convent properties as among the best available in New York State. The Ginsburg Development Company (GDC) ultimately bought the convent and chapel for a proposed project called “The Abbey at Fort Hill”. I have very happy memories of that beautiful place. Her family has not been able to find a graduation certificate to confirm for obit information. I boarded for my senior year. We have an SMSA in the US and Canada that meets every two years. By Arthur Lowndes. She would have graduated from school about 1963 or 1964. Is there anyone in Illinois? The home took in destitute or orphaned children ages two to sixteen. From 1957-1959, she taught at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Veronica's School, both in Manhattan. The Sisters are in no position to fund or manage the translation of the 133 remains and the statuary to Greenwich. I remember a fun loving, bouncy, inquisitive young woman and hope her adult life followed the same vein. Subscribe! Mr. Hernandez, great article. This building has fascinated me and also the building next to it. Thank you so much…..Can’t wait to see it….Have a blessed day!!!! My great aunt was Sister Mary Michael (born Margaret Stuart Dunscombe). Oddly my family and I lived very near Greenwich from 1971-1983. The first of these occupants was Rev. Hi, Susan. Very sorry to hear of her death, and that I did not see your entry until now. Hope this info is useful two years later … North on Hadden Street from Main Street, left on John Street, and straight up the hill. The GDC plan includes provisions for the preservation and restoration the existing historically and architecturally significant chapel and convent that are now abandoned. The School and its Architect Ralph Adams Cram. We live in Austin, Texas but still have family in Peekskill. In 1977, as a result of declining enrollment, the Episcopal church closed the school, and the parcel of land containing it was sold off to a private developer; in the early 1980s, the 1911 building was converted to luxury condominiums. This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. It was a co-ed school at this point in time with about 100 or so students. The 100+ year-old complex still stands today and the grounds and building are part of the Kenosha County Park system. I attended St. Marys in Peekskill for two years (1976&1977) and have fond memories of “The Point”, Invincibles & Defenders, the chapel, the plays, Latin, and of course the studies. Sister Helene was born in Melrose, MA in 1940, the daughter of John Hayes and Helena (O'Brien) Hayes. Another developer bought the school and converted it into an apartment building. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Is there a way to find out if a certain person graduated from St. Mary’s? I am so sorry to read about her death. It was here that they built their convent, chapel, a school for girls, several other structures and a burial ground for their departed members and other persons associated with their order. Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. Oh dear, that is very sad. Can someone tell me what streets leads up to this beautiful building? We are visiting Peekskill on Thursday and look forward to exploring. Please enter at least 2 characters. I was a pupil. I am also sorry this info is late for you, but I just opened this blog after receiving the sad news about what is to happen to the convent on the property. When the committee learned that Mrs. Coome hoped to join theEnglish Sisters of St. Mary, they suggested that she stay in Canada instead andfound a new community. So thankful to the Sisters for their care of my great aunt in her declining years and for all of their fine work. A Sermon Preached in St. Mary's Chapel, Peekskill, New York, on Low Sunday, 1896, Being the First Sunday after the Burial of Sister Harriet, Foundress of the "Sisterhood of St. Mary, New York," and for Thirty-two Years Its Mother Superior. PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — A community of sisters that has worked alongside Holy Name Province friars for 150 years began its jubilee year celebration last month. Born in 1886, she professed in 1915 and became a Sister of CSM, serving many years in the Philippines before returning to the Peekskill convent due to declining health. Richard Isaac, was chaplain at the time. “. Please reset your password. The building projects begun in the late 19th century were completed in 1963 with the addition of a swimming pool. Please accept my condolences. From its humble beginnings in 1872 in a clapboard farmhouse, the Convent soon grew into a multi-building complex with a full church, a school, and ample housing for both the Sisters and their charges. Please try again later. The sculptor was Joseph Sibbel, a noted ecclesiastical sculptor (1850-1907) A Roosevelt organ was installed in 1894. The discipline was appropriate and kind. A system error has occurred. She completed 34 religious works including mural and alter works and 90 secular pieces, mostly portraits and landscapes. I also have concerns about the state of this cemetery and I am hoping to put together a public tour of it and of the chapel and convent in June of this year. It’s believed that the sisters established a small school in North Bergen at the foot of what is now Hudson County Park. This addition was designed by another well-known architect of the time, the skyscraper pioneer, Cass Gilbert was the architect of the Woolworth Building in New York City, and it was once known as “The tallest building in the world”. The initial convent was a repurposed clapboard farmhouse found on the property when they purchased it. Father Maurice Cowl It is now the private home of a local doctor. The walls of this chapel contain large calligraphic murals of with the names of the Saints of the Church by Sister Mary Veronica (1874 – 1965, born Ella Sallie McCullough) an outstanding ecclesiastical painter. The first year we were shepherded by Sister Mercedes, who was a YA celebrated author, and she’d read bits from her books about John Sevier and other historical figures. We have no legal grounds upon which to protest their decision. New York: James Pott & … Thank you Janet grainger for your positive report. Inquiries for Villa St. Francis. 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