Marist Missionary Sisters

The superior general of the Marist Missionary Sisters, Sister Georgeanne Donovan, has announced the death of sister Patricia Stowers, former superior general.

Sister Patricia, who served as superior general from 1987 to 2001, passed away Oct. 12 in Ste-Foy les Lyon, France, after suffering from an illness for a long time. 

In a statement, Sr Georgeanne stressed the qualities of Sr Patricia noting that  “she gave herself generously in all her mission destinations and what was asked of her, showing she had taken on the qualities of the Marist spirit that are so necessary in today’s world: simplicity, joy, faithfulness, listening with an open heart, gratitude… love.”