Misericordia Family Mourns Loss of Founder Sister Rosemary Connelly

Sister Rosemary Connelly, Misericordia head, helped bring dignity to special needs community

Sister Rosemary Connelly spent her life working to change the standard of care for the developmentally disabled, making a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals through her decades-long leadership of the Chicago nonprofit Misericordia Heart of Mercy. Well-connected and equally versed in administration, fundraising and finding common ground with the powerful and influential, Connelly, who was part of the Sisters of Mercy Catholic o…

Misericordia family mourns loss of founder Sister Rosemary Connelly

CHICAGO (WGN) — Sister Rosemary Connelly of Misericordia Heart of Mercy passed away Thursday at the age of 94. Connelly, known for the one-of-a-kind community that builds a home for those with intellectual and physical disabilities, was described as a champion for residents, families and staff. "We told the residents today and it’s very hard," Father Jack Clair, Misericordia's president and executive director, said Friday. "For some of them she’…

Misericordia's Sister Rosemary Connelly, known for work helping those with disabilities, dies at 94

Misericordia in Rogers Park was built on the dream of Sister Rosemary Connelly, who deeply believed it could be more than home, but a chance at independence for those with disabilities. She passed away this week at the age of 94.

Sister Rosemary Connelly, Powerhouse Nun Who Led Misericordia, Dies At 94

Connelly was known for developing Misericordia in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood into one of the premier facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the country during her more than 50 years at the helm.

Misericordia's Sister Rosemary Connelly has died at 94; 'She saw our kids as people, not as disabilities'

She built Misericordia into a model residence for Chicagoans with developmental challenges.

'She saved our lives': Misericordia founder Sister Rosemary Connelly dies at 94

A Chicago icon and the founder of Misericordia, Sister Rosemary Connelly, has passed away at 94 years old, NBC Chicago has learned.