Sister Margaret Callahan

Sister Margaret Callahan, C.S.J., age 103, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at St. John of God Retirement Center in Los Angeles, California. She was born Marion Agnes on August 11, 1920, the oldest of four children in a close-knit family. Sister Margaret had been proud to be the “oldest member” of the Province.

Following graduation from St Mary’s Academy in 1937, she entered community and in March 1938 received the name Sister Margaret Alacoque. For 27 years, she taught high school Spanish, history and math. Sister had diverse interests and ministries in education and pastoral care. Her hobbies included reading mysteries and Western stories, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles. Sister Margaret was strong and dignified with an intensity that was softened by an unusually calm and steady nature. She was astute and said what she meant.

She is survived by Ken Anding and his family, many nieces and nephews and life-long friends.

A Zoom Service of Remembrance will take place May 28, 2024. If you wish to receive the link, please contact [email protected]. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated May 29, 2024 at 10AM at Carondelet Center, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Please RSVP to 310-889-2100 if you plan to attend. Interment will follow at 1:30PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230.

Donations in memory of Sister Margaret Callahan may be sent to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Please visit the mortuary's website www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages and share memories.