Sr. Kathleen H Martin, CSJ

Kathleen was born in San Diego, the third of five children. She once said, “I grew up in what may be called a Catholic Ghetto, everything revolved around church and school. My home life was simple, happy and secure. My childhood memories are happy ones. I was proud to be a ‘Martin.’”

Kathleen received the habit on March “ 1945 and was given the name Sister Mary Nicholas in honor of her father.

For 27 years, Kathleen ministered in elementary education and administration. She also planned for the House of Prayer in the LA Province, and served as a staff member. After retiring to Holy Family Community, she attended activities as her energy and interest allowed, always a welcome member of any group. She volunteered her pastoral skills for Vitas Hospice and the CalVet residents.

Over the years, as her spirituality deepened, she came to realize anew God’s desire to be in loving relationship with his beloved Kathleen.

May she rest in peace.

Donations in memory of Sister Kathleen Helen Martin, CSJ may be sent to: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

Please join us by Zoom for the Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7421605345?pwd=iC6eOfZahnGVUFgw5AZD407z33mneN.1&omn=86345653621

Meeting ID: 742 160 5345

Passcode: 11999

Anyone wishing to share a memory of Sr. Kathleen Martin during the service please email your name to Alma Gutierrez at [email protected] or text 562-822-8271

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Funeral Liturgy

Time: 10:30 am PDT

Presider Fr. Kevin Rettig

St. Joseph’s Chapel

Carondelet Center Chapel

11999 Chalon Road

Los Angeles, California

The URL for our livestream channel, https://video.ibm.com/channel/csjla

Followed by Lunch at the main Dining room

If you are planning to stay for lunch, please call or email Carondelet Center switchboard at your earliest convenience

(310) 889-2100 or email [email protected]

Interment at 1:30pm

Holy Cross Cemetery

5835 W. Slauson Avenue

Culver City, California

St Patrick’s – Section AA