Sister Mary Joan Rice, Religious of the Assumption, died July 1, 2018, at St. Mary’s Manor, Lansdale, PA. She was in the 87th year of her life and the 59th year of her religious consecration.
A graduate of Little Flower High School, Chestnut Hill College and Villanova University,
Sister spent her life in education in Philadelphia and in the Archdiocese of Miami. Her last apostolic engagement was as academic advisor at Chestnut Hill College.
Devoted sister of the late Robert Rice and loving aunt of, Kathleen M. Rice, Thomas G. Rice (Emily), Robert C. Rice (Kim), William E. Rice (Nadia), Joseph P. Rice (Lori), Daniel J. Rice (Eileen), and Kristine M. Rice as well as many more great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 East Main Street, Lansdale, PA and Friday, July 6 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA followed by a celebration of the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 a.m.
Contributions to Sr. Mary Joan’s memory can be made to the Religious of the Assumption. Online: http://assumptionsisters.org/donate.
My condolences to the family, no one can prepare us for the grief we experience when we lose a loved one, at 1 Peter 5:7 we are encouraged to “throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” Even though missed your loved one is not forgotten and God who is the life giver is eager to restore life to those who have fallen asleep in death and promises to do so by means of a ressurection. ( John 5:28,29)
Sister Mary Rice was a wonderful colleague at Chestnut Hill College. Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family. May she Rest In Peace.
I have known Sr. Mary for a long time. She was a beautiful person and friend to talk to. She also helped me plan my wedding back in 1980.