Catherine Loretto Delaney

The seventh of eight children in her family in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Bernard and Ethel (Acres) Delaney, Sister Catherine Loretto Delaney, SNDdeN, fondly remembers attending St. Gregory Parish in Dorchester with her family, where she first met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Sister Catherine entered the novitiate in 1954, took her first vows in 1957 and final vows in 1962. She quickly grew to love teaching during her first assignment, teaching fourth grade at St. James in Salem, Massachusetts. She also taught at Holy Redeemer, East Boston, Our Lady of the Angels in Worcester, St. Mary, Lawrence, Notre Dame Academy, Tyngsboro, St. John in Wellesley, Presentation, Newton, and St. Columbkille, Brighton.

Throughout her career as an educator, she demonstrated a profound dedication to her students, particularly those in need. Sister Catherine believes that poverty is not only a lack of material wealth but also a lack of confidence and learning opportunities.

Since retiring from formal teaching, Sister Catherine has remained active and involved at St. Columbine School in Brighton, Massachusetts, where she taught for 28 years. Sister feels blessed by her experiences and the people she has met. Her life is a testament to the enduring power of faith, love, and dedication.

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Updated 2025