(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.

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Note: To view recordings with closed captioning, they must be viewed on our public video library rather than through the links below.

Recording of Sister Thérèse's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Thérèse's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

LEFT: Hugh Haggerty holds his daughter, baby Thérèse. MIDDLE RIGHT: 1948 graduate of St. John Baptiste High School, New York, New York. RIGHT: Sister Thérèse makes reception in her former community, now known as the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of Refuge, 1950.

LEFT: Haggerty siblings are: back row, from left, Hugh Haggerty, Kathryn Haggerty, Mary Jane Westlake, and Patricia Pearce (niece), front row, from left, Sister Thérèse and Helen Miskel, with niece Laurea Haggerty. RIGHT: From left, Sisters Thérèse Haggerty and Marilyn Francoeur at a conference of the Archivists of Congregations of Women Religious in St. Louis, September 2024.

Members of the Norwich House community are, standing, from left, Sisters Marilyn Barnett, Lorraine Réaume, and Patricia Benson and, seated in front, Sister Thérèse Haggerty.

Members of the 2011 Diamond Jubilee are: back row, from left, Sisters Attracta Kelly (Prioress), Julianne Wolny, Jeannine Holway, Anne Liam Lees, Judith Ann Lieder, and Agnes Peplinski; middle row, from left, Sisters Elizabeth Lynch, Rita Brunett, Thérèse M. Haggerty, Mary Daria Herbella, Catherine Ahern, and Elisa Joan Doherty; and front row, from left, Sisters Dolores Marie Dolan, Dolores Slosar, Nancy Hanna, Celine Marie Regan, Marian Edward Guethlein, and Clara Ann Budenz.

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