Sister M. Magdalen Devine, IHM
Sister M. Magdalen Devine, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Monday, November 15, 1965 at the Marian Convent in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
She was born on January 24, 1894 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and given the name Agnes Regina. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Hughes Devine. She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1924, received the religious habit on August 15, 1924, and made profession of her vows on December 28, 1925.
Sister Magdalen served as a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Carbondale; Marywood College in Scranton; St. Agnes Place in Elmhurst; St. Joseph's Children's and Maternity Hospital in Scranton; and St. Joseph's Shelter in Scranton.
From 1965 until the time of her death, Sister Magdalen served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent.
She is preceded in death by a sister, Bridget Cavanaugh.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, including Sister M. Immaculee Cavanaugh, IHM.
Archival Remembrance:
Sister M. Magdalen's sudden death followed a few months' retirement. While it was known that Sister was subject to a serious heart ailment, the end came as a surprise to all. Sister was an excellent nurse and acquitted herself in this capacity at St. Joseph's Hospital in Carbondale; St. Joseph's Shelter in Scranton; and St. Joseph's Children's and Maternity Hospital in Scranton. At Marywood College, she acted as the resident nurse for eleven years. It was at St. Joseph's Children's and Maternity Hospital that she spent her final fourteen years of service. She gave herself unstintingly to caring for the children there until the serious heart condition led to her retirement at the Marian Convent.
From St. Joseph's Children's and Maternity Hospital, Sister came each year to offer her services during the Priests' Retreats. The old and sick priests entrusted themselves to her ministrations and were grateful for her expert care of them. Not a few holy priests, stricken at retreat, received help and consolation from Sister at that last moment.
May our prayers for this good Sister bring her soon to eternal rest.
