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 Former doctrinal chief calls Father Gustavo Gutierrez ‘one of the great theologians of our time’ Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95 Celebration of Ethel Kennedy’s life recalls her strong faith, human rights work, humor Family announces death of Ethel Kennedy at 96; she was devoted to family, slain husband’s legacy Monsignor James Hannon, known for pastoral outreach and planning, dies at 71 Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA superstar with Georgetown University roots, dies at 58 Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print