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Sister Marie Amadeus Barkauskas 1919 - 2011

Marie Amadeus Barkauskas C.J.C. of 261 Thatcher St., in Brockton, Ma. USA was born in 1919 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania United States, and had a sister Anne L. Timinskas. Marie was baptized circa 1919 at St. Joseph's Lithuanian Roman CTholic Church Main Ave., in Scranton. Marie Barkauskas died at age 91 years old on March 3, 2011, and was buried on March 7, 2011 at Our Lady of Snows Convent Cemetery 261 Thatcher St., in Brockton, Ma.

Marie Amadeus Barkauskas C.J.C.
Josephine Barkauskas
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Our Lady of Snows Convent 261 Thatcher St., in Brockton, Ma. USA
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Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • 1919

    Birthday

    1919
    Birthdate
    Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • Early Life & Education

    Sister Amadeus attended Scranton City Schools and graduated from Scranton Technical H.S. in 1937. She attended Boston College and received her baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education from Marywood University cum laude with a minor in Religious Studies. A life-long learner, she later furthered her education with classes in Theology and Business Administration.
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    St. Joseph's Lithuanian Roman CTholic Church Main Ave., in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18505, USA
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  • Professional Career

    Sister Amadeus began her teaching career in elementary education and catechism preparation at the St. Vincent de Paul Church parish school in Girardville, Pa. where she retained the role of teacher of religion, grade-school teacher and principle. She was an excellent instructor and her students remembered her fondly throughout their lives. Her subsequent assignments were stationed not only in Pennsylvania but in Massachusetts and Connecticut also. Within the congregation,Sr. Amadeus held positions of director of novice, director of retreats, Mother Superior, member of the General Council, and Administrator of St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home in Elmhurst, Pa. During her position at the Villa, she co-ordinated the very successful annual fund-raising picnics on the Lake. She was creative and innovative as seen in various programs such as one-day bus trips to theater, dinners, and popular tourist areas for the residents with Carl Yanowski. Everyone loved it. She celebrated her 75th Jubilee in September 2010. In her later years, Sr. Amadeus continued her activities through outreach work.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Sister Amadeus was the daughter of the late Anthony and Louise Peredney Barkauskas. Attracted to religious life, she joined the Order at their Motherhouse in Elmhurst. Pa. Before Sister took her final vows, she was given three names to select from and chose Amadeus 1X of Savoy (1435 - 1472), a saint known for his charity and concern for the poor and suffering. From then on her "Feast Day" became her birthday and was celebrated on March 30. Always ready for a good game of softball, Sr. Amadeus excelled in pitching. She was famous for no-hitter games on the Convent grounds. Sister was predeceased by two brothers, Dominick and Charles; two sisters, Domacella and Ann; and nephew Charles Reina. She is survived by nieces, nephews, large extended family, and will be greatly missed by all the members of her Congregation. Funeral arrangements: Calling hours: Sun., Mar. 6 3 - 6 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher St. Brockton, Ma. Funeral Mass Mon., Mar 7 at 10:30a.m. in the Convent Chapel and burial at the Convent Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Poor Sisters of Jesus Crucified, Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher St., Brockton, MA 02302
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  • 03/7
    2011

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    March 7, 2011
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    Our Lady of Snows Convent Cemetery 261 Thatcher St., in Brockton, Massachusetts USA
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Sister Marie Amadeus Barkauskas
Bonita Timins
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07/10/2023
Sister Marie Amadeus Barkauskas
Portrait of Sister Amadeus as Superior General.
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St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home
Bonita Timins
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07/10/2023
St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home
Photo taken for the 50th Jubilee of the Order of the Poor Sisters of Jesus Crucified.
Sister Amadeus was administrator.
Date & Place: in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania United States
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Sister Marie Amadeus Barkauskas
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Sister Marie Amadeus Barkauskas
Sister Amadeus with Julia Tribulus Baranauskas at Lake Winola cottage before she became a postulant.
Date & Place: in Lake Winola, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 18414, United States
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Barkauskas, Rose (May 8, 1892 - Apr 1975) Barkauskas, Anthony (Dec 24, 1892 - Jan 1967) Barkauskas, Ellen (Sep 25, 1896 - Nov 5, 1995) Barkauskas, Anna (Jan 15, 1897 - Oct 1988) Barkauskas, Helen (Apr 18, 1906 - Aug 1983) Barkauskas, John (Dec 25, 1889 - Nov 1969) Barkauskas, Joseph (Jan 6, 1905 - Jun 1971) Barkauskas, Stanley (Jan 1, 1896 - Feb 1975) Barkauskas, Alphonse (Jun 24, 1917 - Feb 7, 1998) Barkauskas, Joseph (Sep 15, 1888 - Feb 1964)
Barkauskas, Stanley (May 8, 1923 - Jan 1982) Barkauskas, Matt (Sep 22, 1888 - Dec 1967) Barkauskas, Anna (Sep 16, 1892 - Feb 1980) Barkauskas, Jonas (Feb 8, 1908 - Nov 27, 2005) Barkauskas, Mabel (Jun 25, 1909 - Dec 1976) Barkauskas, Sadye (Dec 20, 1921 - Jul 22, 2007) Barkauskas, Joe (Mar 4, 1888 - Nov 1969) Barkauskas, Venceslaus (Oct 13, 1909 - Jun 1985) Barkauskas, Konstancij (Mar 11, 1911 - Feb 21, 1998) Barkauskas, Charles (Dec 14, 1916 - Jan 1985)
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