[Sundaycommunity] Death notice and obituary for Sister Ellen Leonard (See below and attached in Word and pdf)

Fri Aug 19 15:06:09 PDT 2022

The name of the text is Claiming Notability for Women Activists in Religion, ed Colleen D Hartung, Atla Open Press, Chicago, 2020.
Peace
Sylvia
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This is the obituary.
I lived with Ellen for a year and she did teach me a course in Sacraments.
She was an inspiring Theologian and one of the founders of CNWE.  Three years ago there was a book published with chapters on women religious activists.  There was a chapter dedicated to Ellen.
Peace
Sylvia

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Subject: FW: Death notice and obituary for Sister Ellen Leonard (See below and attached in Word and pdf)

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From: Astra Guptar <aguptar at csj-to.ca>
Date: 2022-08-19 11:48 a.m. (GMT-05:00)
To: Astra Guptar <aguptar at csj-to.ca>
Subject: Death notice and obituary for Sister Ellen Leonard (See below and attached in Word and pdf)

Good morning:

Attached and below please find a death notice and obituary for Sister Ellen Leonard.

We ask you to pray with us in thanksgiving for the life and love of

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Sister Ellen Leonard, CSJ

who in the 71st year of her religious life, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 18, 2022

Visitation will take place on Monday, August 22, 2022

10:00 – 10:25 a.m.

St. Anselm’s Church

1 MacNaughton Road, Toronto ON

Followed by a celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial

Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery

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Sister Ellen Leonard CSJ (formerly Sister Loyola)

died peacefully at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, 2 O’Connor Drive, Toronto, Ontario

on Thursday, August 18, 2022, in the 71st year of her religious life.

She was predeceased by her parents, Hugh Leonard and Mary (nee Barry) Leonard.

She is survived by her beloved sister, Anne Leonard.

She will be sadly missed by her family, her faithful friend, Mary Rose D’Angelo, sisters in community, colleagues and friends.

Sister Ellen was born in Toronto and was baptized at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Following graduation from St. Joseph’s College School, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto in 1951, where her aunt, Sister Ignatia Leonard, CSJ was a member of the congregation.

Sister Ellen entered the teaching profession and taught elementary school for many years before pursuing further studies and obtaining a Ph.D. in Theology from the

University of St. Michael’s College in 1978.

Sister Ellen was among the first women to study theology in Canada, and to teach at the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael’s. Following Vatican 2, Sister Ellen welcomed the opportunity to teach seminarians and laity, encouraging all, and women in particular, to participate more meaningfully in Church leadership. When asked in an interview “about what are you most proud” she replied, “working with women students”.

The advancement of women’s equality was the central priority for Sister Ellen both in the Church and in academia. Through talks given in parish halls or at conferences on the role of women in theological education she educated others about women’s equality.

Sister Ellen had a joy and zest for life and loved music, bridge, painting and skiing.

She possessed a generous, joyful, spirit, incisive intelligence and was a mentor to many. She loved the study of theology and was loved by her students and colleagues at the Faculty of Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College.

In recent years, Sister Ellen experienced failing health and moved to the residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph, where she was assisted with her care by the very generous and dedicated staff. Sister Ellen was supported by her sisters in community as well as many close friends and colleagues.

Visitation will take place on Monday, August 22, 2022

at St. Anselm’s Church,1 MacNaughton Road, Toronto ON

from 10:00 - 10:25 a.m.

Followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial

Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fontbonne Ministries

791 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1H6

Astra Guptar
Executive Assistant
Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto

101 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto ON M4H 1M2
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