Sr. Anne Arnold, CDP

At the age of 86, Sr. Anne (formerly Sr. Jane Evelyn) Arnold went to her eternal reward on July 25, 2021.   She was born in Jeannette PA. on May 25, 1935.  Sr. Anne was baptized in Sacred Heart Church in Jeannette, PA on June 9, 1935 and was given the name Anne Elizabeth.  She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1955 and made Final Vows on August 11, 1963.  With gifts of compassion and exactness, Sr. Anne was a noted educator for almost 40 years. Those years were spent in the Pittsburgh Diocesan schools, Remedial Reading programs and as an Adjunct Professor of Developmental Studies in Community College of Allegheny County.   She also ministered generously as a Pastoral Minister at St. Kieran in Lawrenceville, PA and at St. Basil, Carrick totaling almost 20 years.  She earned a Bachelor and Master of Science from Duquesne University.  After her more formal ministerial commitments, Sr. Anne continued to communicate with many people from her past offering them much support and encouragement.  Sr. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Jude Arnold; Teresa Prantl Arnold and siblings: Fr. Roger Arnold, SVD and John Arnold.   She is survived by her Sister-in-law, Antoinette, and the Sisters of Divine Providence and their Associates.  Fully vaccinated family and friends are invited to the Mother of Divine Providence Chapel at Providence Heights, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101 for a special Prayer Service on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel on Thursday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m.  A livestream of Sr. Anne’s liturgical services will be available. https://video.ibm.com/channel/Q4zW6rUvwPq.  Sister has donated her body to science; burial will take place at Sisters of Divine Providence cemetery at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park PA  15101.   Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC.  

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