Sr Maurice Doody

September 25, 2022 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. She was 86 years

old.

Born in Bronx, NY, on June 12, 1936, Mary Theresa was the daughter of Maurice and

Nora Collins Doody. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary

in Sparkill on September 8,1954 and received the name Sister Maurice. She professed

her first vows in 1956 and final vows in 1961.

Sister Maurice received a BS in Education from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill,

NY, 1959; and an MS in Reading from Manhattan College, 1973.Sister Maurice commenced

her ministry at St. Agnes Home and School, Sparkill, NY (1956-1958); St. Theresa School,

Bronx, NY (1958-1959); Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Richmond Hill, NY (1959-1966);

SS Peter & Paul School, Easton, MD (1966-1969); and St. Teresa School, Woodside, NY

as teacher/principal (1969-1975). From1975 to 2013, Sister Maurice served as Director of the

Office of New Direction, a ministry dedicated to providing education and assistance on alcoholism

and chemical dependency to religious communities and members. For more than 38 years she

provided counseling, support services and facilitated retreat programs across the country.

Sister Maurice was a highly esteemed, distinguished lecturer and motivational speaker for

people in recovery.

In 2006, Sister Maurice received the Sister Ignatia Gavin Award by NCCA for her

dedication and commitment to this healing ministry. Sister Maurice is predeceased by her

parents Maurice and Nora Collins Doody. She is survived by Sister Nora Doody, OP, her

sister and cousins in Ireland.

All arrangements are private. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are

by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters

at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MJHigginsNewCity.com for the Doody family.