Sister Gertrude began her ministry in housekeeping in 1949, work which took her to Quebec, New York, Halifax, Alberta, and British Columbia. In 1971, in Burnaby BC, Sister Gertrude became the Director of Catechetics, and in 1975, the Coordinator of Lay Ministries and Adult Education. In 1981, Sister began work at the Seton House of Prayer in Summerland BC, work she dearly loved. During her time there, she earned her certificate in Retreats and Pastoral Ministry from Notre Dame, Indiana, and her certificate in Active Spirituality for a Global Community from Mount St. Joseph in Ohio. In 1987, she was missioned to Bathurst, New Brunswick as a diocesan Pastoral Coordinator before returning to BC in 1991 as the Director at Seton House of Prayer, which had then moved from Summerland to Kelowna.

Sister Rose James was a woman of service and simplicity, as well as a great storyteller. Her primary ministry was teaching, commencing in Lawrence, MA at Saint Patrick School. She also served at Saint Kevin School in Dorchester, MA, The Academy of the Assumption, Wellesley, MA, Saint Brigid Home in Quebec, Sacred Heart School in Kimberly, British Columbia, Resurrection-Ascension School and Our Lady of the Angels School in New York and Saint Francis of Assisi School, Medford, MA. Following her years in the classroom, Sister Rose James served in the Activity Department of Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, MA for several years and managed the Congregation's Mission Cards project, for both Boston and New York. Along with her teaching, Sister served in the parishes, where she ministered as a sacristan, Religious Education teacher and Eucharistic Minister. She was a gifted source of the history of the Congregation, the Sisters of Charity, Halifax, which she shared joyfully, lovingly and generously.

Sister Marcella, lovingly known as Sister Marcie, began her ministry at St. Brigid’s Home for Children and the Aged in Quebec City. In 1969, she trained to be a Nursing Assistant in New York before returning to serve again at St. Brigid’s. In 1976, she transferred to Halifax and continued her work as a Nursing Assistant at Mother Berchman’s Residence. In 1989, Sister was transferred to Elizabeth Seton Residence in North Sydney where she provided pastoral care in the hospital and nursing home. She returned in the early 90’s to Halifax once again, where she worked at DePaul Centre in the Motherhouse. When DePaul Center closed, Sister Marcie continued to volunteer with the senior Sisters at Parkstone Enhanced Care. In 2008, when the Motherhouse closed, Sister Marcie moved to Caritas Retirement Centre and continued her ministry at Caritas until her health failed.

Sister Angela began her journey in religious life as a Felician Sister, living the vowed life in that congregation for thirty years. She requested and was granted a transfer to the Sisters of Charity, Halifax, where she served God's people for another forty-eight years. Her gifts were many and her ministries varied. Sister Angela was an educator and taught children from grade three through high school in both Connecticut and New York. She taught classes at the Queens Detention Center for men and Language Arts for the College Admissions Program at Saint John's University, Jamaica, NY. She also provided social services through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Rockville Centre, NY to families, the homebound, the elderly and assisted with adult financial management. She served in various parish ministries and especially loved music.

Sister Alice's life was marked by her unwavering love for the poor, her commitment to education and the geographic breadth of her service. She began her ministry at Saint Joseph School in Halifax, Nova Scotia but soon found herself in New Jersey, serving for 14 years, first at Holy Savior School in Westmont and then at Sacred Heart School in Riverton. S. Alice was then missioned to Mount Saint Agnes Academy in Bermuda and then to Our Lady Help of Christians School in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as the superior and principal. She then served at Saint Patrick School in Lawrence, MA before, returning to her home soil, Roxbury, MA, teaching at Saint Patrick Grammar and High Schools. Sister Alice continued her work in education at both Saint Gregory High School in Dorchester and Saint Clare High School in Roslindale, MA. Upon completing her formal teaching, Sister Alice spent her last ten years of active ministry as a volunteer educator at W.A.I.T.T. House (We're All In This Together) in Roxbury, providing adult education for those seeking a high school diploma and a way forward in life. She retired to Marillac Residence and then to Eliabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, MA.

Following her first profession, Sister Blanche was missioned to Sydney, NS, where she was a housekeeper at the Hamilton Hospital. Throughout her long and devoted life, Sister Blanche dedicated herself to the care and nourishment of others—both physically and spiritually. After receiving her Certificate in Dietary Administration for Food Service Managers, she served faithfully as a food service manager in Nova Scotia, Alberta, Quebec, and Massachusetts. Her work was not only a profession but a ministry through which she expressed her deep commitment to serving others. Whether preparing meals or maintaining the warmth and order of her surroundings, she brought dignity and grace to every task. In 1982, Sister Blanche was missioned in Bathurst, NB, where she attended to the hearts of the poor at the Sacred Heart Convent. There, she combined her professional skills with her spiritual calling—attending to convent duties while ensuring that those in need were fed and cared for. Her kitchen was a place of welcome; her hands worked not only with flour and dough but with love and intention.

Margaret wanted to be a nurse, however, when she made her vows as a Sister of Charity in 1943, the Sisters needed teachers so she was sent to Dorchester, MA, to teach grade two for three years. She went on to teach in Halifax, and Glace Bay. Sister Margaret taught for 38 years, her final class the grade eight boys at Saint Stephen’s School in Halifax. After her retirement, Sister Margaret served as Provincial Treasurer for six years, then turned to her first love, and began 21 years of service as a volunteer in nursing homes and hospitals in Halifax. She considered it a privilege to work in the Palliative Care unit. The people that she met there, both other volunteers and patients, opened her mind, she said, to the depth of faith and spirituality to be found in all religions. In 2009, Sister Margaret moved to Caritas Residence, where she continued her ministry with the sick for several years.

Sister Maureen's life in ministry was marked by her unwavering commitment to the poor. As a consummate educator, she began teaching at Saint Joseph School, Needham, MA. From there, she spent her entire life in ministry at Saint Peter School, Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School, both in Dorchester, MA and Saint Patrick Grammar and High Schools in Roxbury, MA, as a teacher and Vice Principal and Principal. Wherever she was missioned, she coached sports teams, taught Religious Education classes and found herself involved in congregational and parish liturgical services, as an accomplished guitarist and organist.