Sister Dorothy Simpson, SNJM

October 21, 2019
 
Sister Dorothy Simpson, SNJM (Sister M. Catherine Regina) died Sept. 15 at Mercy Center in Oakland. She was 89 and celebrated 69 years of profession as a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
 
A native of San Francisco and a graduate of St. Cecilia School, she spent 20 years in elementary education having been missioned to St. Joseph, St. Monica and St. Anselm, among other schools. She then taught theology and religious studies at Holy Names University for 11 years.
 
Sister found a home for her passion and love of sharing Scripture, spirituality and faith in parish ministry. She ministered in adult spirituality and RCIA at Corpus Christi Parish in Oakland and three parishes in Southern California.
 
She is survived by her nieces Karen and Cathy Simpson and the Sisters and Affiliates of the Sisters of the Holy Names. A Mass of Resurrection was held Sept. 2 at Holy Spirit Chapel in Campbell, with burial the following day at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward.