Sister M. Mercille Schneider, I.H.M., dies at 96 June 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister M. Mercille Schneider of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered June 10 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Mercille died June 3. She was 96. Born in Providence, R.I., and given the name Elizabeth, Sister Mercille entered the IHM Congregation on Sept. 7, 1950, made temporary profession of her vows on Aug. 2, 1953, and final profession of her vows on Aug. 2, 1956. Sister Mercille received a bachelor’s degree in education from Marywood College in Dunmore, and a master’s degree in education from the University of Portland. Sister Mercille served as a teacher at St. Agnes School in Catonsville from 1977 to 1979. She also ministered in Pennsylvania, New York, Oregon, North Carolina and Silver Spring, Md. Also see Xaverian Brother Daniel Conaghan dies at 84 Sister Maria Natividad Aponte, who served SSND for 70 years, dies at 99 Sister Judith Anne Schaum, leader in Baltimore Catholic schools, dies at 85 Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, chemistry professor and school administrator, dies at 99 James Earl Jones, distinguished actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93 Father Joseph Benicewicz, former president of Archbishop Curley, dies at 64 Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print