Sister Rita Woehlcke, S.S.J., dies at 77 October 22, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Rita Woehlcke of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia, was offered Sept. 30 at St. Joseph Villa in Philadelphia. Sister Rita, formerly Sister George Ellen, died Sept. 23. She was 77. Sister Rita entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1964 and professed her final vows in 1972. She served as a teacher at The John Carroll School in Bel Air 1974-79. Elsewhere, she ministered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. More obituaries As Harris secures Democratic support, Catholic policy experts examine her record ‘Educating for Eternity’ promotes an authentic Catholic worldview ‘The best job in the world’ Catholic advocates ‘deeply troubled’ by alleged abuse of migrant kids in US-funded shelters High school students give a week to giving back Activists: Without more moves toward sustainable future, extreme temps may be here to stay Copyright © 2023 Catholic Review Media Print