Sister M. Joan of Arch Rodriques

sister m. joan of arch rodriques
Sister Joan of Arc Rodrigues, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, died on October 20, 2014, at the age of 84 at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Holy Family, Fremont, California. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Antioch, California. Throughout Sister Joan of Arc's 56 years as a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, she served as a Religious Education Coordinator at many parishes in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. In more recent years, Sister became a Pastoral Associate and ministered for several years at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Los Angeles. In 1996, Sister Joan of Arc was named the Pastoral Care Director at the Motherhouse Care Center and remained in that position for several years until her retirement. Although retired, Sister Joan of Arc remained active in Community Ministry. Before joining the Sisters, Sister Joan of Arc served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955, in Washington, DC, and Treasure Island, California. Her military service qualifies her for military honors at her burial, so an honor guard will be present at the funeral. A Mass of Christian Resurrection will be celebrated at the Motherhouse Chapel on Monday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Memorial Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Family, P.O. Box 3248, Fremont, CA 94539.

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