Sister Rosemary Connelly of Misericordia Heart of Mercy on Chicago's South Side dies at 94
Sister Rosemary Connelly died Thursday night at the age of 94 after a short time in hospice.
Sister Connelly was appointed administrator of Misericordia Heart of Mercy on Chicago's South Side in 1969. At that time, there were no services for children with disabilities.
For 56 years, she led the organization in creating programs and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, Misericordia serves more than 600 children and adults.
In 2023, she was awarded the University of Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, considered the oldest and most prestigious honor given to an American catholic.
Sister Connelly's visitation will be held Monday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Ave. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., at 10 a.m.
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