(1930-2026)

Sister Thérèse M. Haggerty died on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 95 years of age. In 1952, Sister Thérèse made profession to what is now the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in Wheeling, West Virginia, and was known as Sister Mary of St. Michael. In 1983, she transferred to the Adrian Dominican Congregation and was in the 43rd year of her profession as an Adrian Dominican Sister. 

Sister Thérèse was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Hugh and Therese Ann (Fay) Haggerty. She graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School in New York, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Education degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She ministered for 18 years in education in Wheeling, West Virginia, and Traverse City, Michigan. Sister Thérèse also served three years as assistant director for Maurawood Residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, and five years as administrative director at St. Vincent Hall in Miami, Florida. 

Sister served 11 years in pastoral ministry, including one year at Maria Health Care Center (Dominican Life Center) in Adrian. She also ministered for three years as assistant to the Chapter Prioress in the Motherhouse Chapter, seven years as the coordinator of transportation, and six years in Archives and Information Services, all for the Congregation in Adrian. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 2007.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Patricia Pearce, Mary Jane Westlake, and Helen Miskel; and a brother, Hugh Haggerty. She is survived by a sister, Kathryn Haggerty, other loving family members, and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

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