Sister Mary Louis Auger, RSM

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary Louis Auger, RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.  Sister died early this morning at the age of 96 having spent 78 of the years in the convent.  Sister Mary Louis entered the community from Sacred Heart Parish in Portland.  During her years of active ministry, she taught elementary school for 18 years and then spent 30 years in high school teaching French and Latin.  Subsequent to her 48 years of teaching, she served as assistant to the community treasurer for a number of years.  Sister Mary Louis is remembered as a beloved teacher and a gentle person.

Wake:  Monday, November 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Conroy Tully and Crawford Funeral Home in South Portland

Funeral:  Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland

In your prayers, please remember Sister Mary Louis’ family and her sisters in community; may they be consoled by the memories they share.  May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.