Holy Cross Sister celebrates 75th jubilee

June 8, 2017

Sister Marcelle Frizzie is celebrating 75 years as a Sister of the Holy Cross in 2017, the community announced.Sister Marcelle taught for 10 years at St. Matthew School in San Mateo, later serving 24 years as parish minister at St. Matthew. “Currently she is here with us, at St. Mary’s Convent in Notre Dame, Indiana,” the sisters told Catholic San Francisco. A Mass commemorating the jubilees of 14 Holy Cross Sisters will be celebrated July 16 at the Indiana motherhouse.

“Sister Marcelle taught fifth grade and was greatly loved by students and faculty,” Msgr. John Talesfore, pastor, said in a note to parishioners in St. Matthew’s parish bulletin. “Sister was seen daily walking around San Mateo, rosary in hand, bringing the Eucharist to the homebound and hospitalized. She was a source of great support to many facing challenging times.”

Notes of gratitude and congratulations may be sent to: Sister Marcelle Frizzie, CSC, 100 St. Mary’s Convent, St. Mary’s, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5007.