Sister Georgina entered the Sisters of Charity-Halifax in 1938 and made her first profession in 1941. She was first missioned as a teaching at St. Agnes Academy in Bermuda, where she ministered with love for 12 years. In the years that followed, Sister Georgina taught Grade 8 in schools in Bathurst, NB, and Meteghan and Church Point, NS. In 1959, she earned her B.A. from Mount Saint Vincent College and later completed a Master’s degree in Education at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont in 1968. In addition to her teaching credentials, she obtained certification as a Guidance Counselor and went on to serve in school administration. In 1975, Sister Georgina flourished in a new ministry giving her heart to the young women at the Home of the Guardian Angel in Halifax, NS for eleven years. She spent countless hours listening to their stories while teaching the women how to cook. It was these young women that grew very fond of Georgina and renamed her “Georgie,” a nickname that has remained with her to this day. As well, Sister Georgie ministered at Pius X Parish (Fairview, NS), bringing the Eucharist to and serving to the most vulnerable homebound parishioners, and as always she served with great warmth and love. Later, as a member of the House of Prayer in Quebec City from 1991 to 2002, she walked with those seeking a deepening of their spirituality.  Georgina’s ministries eventually brought her “home” to the Motherhouse, and as the Coordinator in the Halifax Vice Province giving spiritual direction in prayer and reflection. In 2008, Sister Georgina returned to Halifax, NS, where she spent her final years at Caritas Residence. There she sat and gave presence to many of the elder Sisters in their final days, caring for and praying with the sick and dying. She lovingly walked many of her elder Sisters home.

Sister Mary's life in ministry as a Sister of Charity was spent entirely in New York. She taught elementary school children at Saint Barnabas School, Bellmore, Our Lady of the Cenacle School. Richmond Hill, Saint Nicholas of Tolentine School, Jamaica, and the Martin De Porres School in Brooklyn. After thirteen years in education, Sister Mary was drawn to Pastoral Ministry and served in Queen of All Saints Parish and Saint Michael Parish, both in Brooklyn and then taught briefly at The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica. Throughout her ministries, Sister Mary nurtured a strong sense of social justice and following the murder of two of four women in El Salvador who worked with the poor, she became a founding member of the Maura Clark Ita Ford Center (MCIF), a women's education center in Brooklyn, NY. Completing her active ministry there, Mary remained connected to the center and returned to Boston retiring at Marillac and Elizabeth Seton Residences in Wellesley, MA.

Sister Mary was a gifted teacher, guidance counselor and social worker. She began her ministry in Saint Sebastian School in Woodside, NY and then at Sacred Heart School in Riverton, NJ where she served as the school's principal. Drawn to work with the disadvantaged, Sister Mary served in Brownsville, NY teaching, visiting the home-bound and was involved in parish ministry while assisting in the guidance department of Our Lady, Help of Christians School in Brooklyn, NY. Having earned a master's degree in counseling, she served on the Board of Education for the Brooklyn archdiocese and was later missioned to Saint Mary High School in Manhasset, NY. Sister Mary moved to Boston taking a position as Guidance Counselor for the Norton Public Schools. She returned to Saint Mary's High School for one year before serving the next sixteen years as a college counselor at Bishop Kearney High School in Brooklyn, NY. Retiring from ministry in education, Mary volunteered as a patient advocate at Saint Francis Hospital in Port Washington, NY before coming to Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, MA.

Sister Eileen was a gifted teacher, parish minister. She brought strong administrative skills and a loving heart wherever she was called to serve in both the classroom and in the positions she held within the congregation. Sister Eileen began her teaching ministry in Canada at the Oxford School and Saint Patrick High School in Halifax, NS. Returning to her home state of New York she continued teaching at Bishop Reilly High School, Fresh Meadows before being asked to assume the position of Provincial Secretary for the former New York Province. Following this, Sister Eileen moved into Parish Ministry serving as an Associate Pastor at Saint Bonaventure Parish, Jamaica, NY and Director of Religious Education at American Martyrs Parish in Bayside. She again served in congregational ministry as Assistant to the Provincial Treasurer. And then in the Mission Office for the Rockville Centre Diocese, NY. Sister Eileen completed her active ministry serving in the office at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in East Islip, NY.

Sister Martha’s life-long passion was education and her love was literature. As a Sister of Charity, she lived the legacy of Elizabeth Ann Seton, saint and educator, all throughout her life in ministry. She began as a teacher of elementary school children at Resurrection-Ascension School in New York and Saint Patrick School in Dorval, Quebec. From there she was missioned to Our Lady’s School, Vancouver, British Columbia where she taught high school and also served as girls’ Guidance Counselor, Librarian and Choir Director. Her next move was to Halifax, Nova Scotia to teach at Saint Patrick High School before entering the collegiate level at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, where she served as Professor of English, Department Chair and Professor Emeritus for nineteen of her sixty-five years in education. Returning home to Boston, Sister Martha served as adjunct professor at Stonehill College, Easton, MA and Massasoit College, Brockton, MA. She taught English at the former Elizabeth Seton Academy, Dorchester, MA and adults seeking to learn English at Casserly House, Roslindale, MA. Retiring to Marillac Residence at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, MA, Martha pursued the path of Spiritual Direction, involvement with the Associates of the Sisters of Charity and, ever the teacher, offered classes in Poetry, Journaling and Creative Writing to the residents.

Sister Joanne was a lifelong learner. She was creative, curious, artistic, imaginative and multi-talented. Her joy in ministry as a Sister of Charity was in teaching young children, which she did for forty-five years. As well as her degree in Education from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sister Joanne earned a master's degree in communication arts from Notre Dame University. She was among the first to employ the use of audio-visual media in her classrooms. Her teaching journey took her from Riverton, New Jersey to Amherst and Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. Returning to the States, she served in Randoph, MA and Manchester, NH. Before completing her ministry in education, Sister Joanne was missioned to Hamilton, Bermuda, where she taught Elementary school students for twelve years. Retiring to Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, MA, she continued her mission as a Sister of Charity making the love of God visible by serving as an Assistant Activity Director, where she provided weekly classes in crafts, gardening, computer skills and fine arts. For 35 years she taught school, primarily at St Stephen’s Junior High School in Halifax, NS. A year after she retired from teaching in 1994, she began her second labour of love, her ministry of caring and advocating for her elder Sisters as Coordinator at Mother Berchmans Residence. In 2003 she negotiated and pioneered the wide scale move of the many senior Sisters relocation to Parkstone Enhanced Care. In 2008, she once again led the charge in advocacy for the senior Sisters in their move to Caritas Residence, the retirement home for the Sisters of Charity-Halifax until she retired in 2018.

Sister Pat’s life was a profound witness to faith, service, and courage. Born in Boston, she loved her American roots, yet it was in Halifax, especially the North End, that she found her true home. Proudly calling herself a “northender,” she embraced the people and the spirit of the community with warmth and devotion. For 35 years she taught school, primarily at St Stephen’s Junior High School in Halifax, NS. A year after she retired from teaching in 1994, she began her second labour of love, her ministry of caring and advocating for her elder Sisters as Coordinator at Mother Berchmans Residence. In 2003 she negotiated and pioneered the wide scale move of the many senior Sisters relocation to Parkstone Enhanced Care. In 2008, she once again led the charge in advocacy for the senior Sisters in their move to Caritas Residence, the retirement home for the Sisters of Charity-Halifax until she retired in 2018.

Following her profession, Sister Clare’s career focused on caring for the sick, beginning her nursing career in 1959 as a Registered Nurse at the Halifax Infirmary. In 1961, she obtained her Diploma in Nursing and Supervision from Dalhousie University. A dedicated nurse, Sister Clare stayed current with advances in nursing technology to provide the best possible care throughout her entire career. This commitment led to her specialization in Radiology at St. Louis University in 1963. She later worked as an X-ray Technician at the Halifax Infirmary from 1966 to 1970. A native of Edmonton, Sister Clare returned to her roots to serve the Province of Alberta as a nurse. In 1971, Sister Clare began her tenure as Director of Nursing at Immaculata Hospital in Westlock, Alberta—a place she often remembered fondly. She cherished the friendships and connections she made during her time there. While at Immaculata Hospital, Sister Clare worked alongside other Sisters of Charity–Halifax, who were known for “running a tight ship and stretching the dollar to remarkable levels” to ensure that every patient received the care they deserved. They led their ministry with kindness, empathy, and comfort that deeply touched both patients and healthcare providers. Sister Clare provided twenty years of service in the community of Westlock, leaving a legacy of care and humane service that endures today. In her semi-retirement, she served as Provincial Treasurer for the Western Provinces from 1992 to 1996. In 2008, Sister Clare returned to Nova Scotia to reside at Caritas Residence. Though her nursing ministry had ended, she continued to serve her community as a Finance Assistant in the Halifax Office of the Sisters of Charity Centre.

Her professional life took her across the country, most notably to Vancouver, where she spent fifty-five years teaching and inspiring others through music. As a university educator, she trained countless teachers and helped adapt the Kodály method for English-speaking students, as well as for those who were deaf or learning-disabled. Passionate about lifelong learning, she received her she began doctoral studies in music education at the University of BC at the age of 66 and published her dissertation six years later. Sister Fleurette received her PhD in 2002 from UBC. In 2017, Sister Fleurette returned to Nova Scotia to reside at Caritas Residence. Though leaving behind decades of friends and colleagues in Vancouver was a profound change, she met it with her trademark good humour and optimism.