Sr. Mary Frances Gallagher, MSBT

Celebrating 75 Years

Sr. Mary Frances Gallagher, MSBT was born to James and Frances Boyle Gallagher, both from Ireland, on June 5, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. Sr. Mary Frances entered the MSBTs on September 24, 1946 and initially took the name Sr. Marie Tarcisius of the Crucifixion. She professed her final vows on March 25, 1953. During her 75 years as an MSBT, Sr. Mary Frances served in Stirling, NJ; Town Hill, CT; West Orange, NJ; Mobile, AL; Holy Trinity, AL and Philadelphia, PA. Sister’s ministries include Catholic Social Services and Intra Community Service. Sister Mary Frances is currently missioned in Philadelphia and has shared her talent of “touch up” work on furniture, doors and banisters.