Sister Jeanne at MCS RIP

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sister Jeanne Houlihan MM at 7:00 pm, 26 March, New York time (7:00 am, 27 March Hong Kong time). Sister Jeanne, aged 93, died peacefully at the Maryknoll Sisters Centre in New York.

Sister Jeanne taught at Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) from 1955 to 1971, and served as Principal and Supervisor between 1972 and 1986. She was Chairperson of the Hong Kong Secondary Schools Association. Sister returned to the Maryknoll Sisters Centre in 1991, and was appointed Director of the Development Department where she continued to share her leadership skills. In 2002, she came back to Hong Kong, and worked as a volunteer teacher at Maryknoll Convent School. Sister Jeanne was the first Chairperson of the Maryknoll Convent School Foundation and was later appointed the Foundation’s Honorary Advisor, a position she held until her passing.

Our adored teacher and Principal, Sister Jeanne, has profoundly influenced the lives of numerous generations of Maryknollers through her affectionate presence. Her guidance and wisdom have propelled our School ahead of her times.

As we bid farewell to our dear Sister Jeanne, we shall remember her selfless service, unwavering faith, and dedication to education. Her life serves as a reminder that the impact of a single individual can transcend time and continue to inspire for generations to come for our beloved School.

May her soul find eternal peace in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.