Evelyn Hurley
Evelyn Hurley | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1915 |
| Died | October 16, 2024 (aged 109) Nazareth, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1934–2014 |
| Known for | Long-standing career in education |
Evelyn Hurley (March 7, 1915 – October 16, 2024) was an American nun and educator renowned for her extensive career as a Catholic school teacher and her dedication to religious life.
Early life
[edit]Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, Evelyn Hurley was the oldest of five children born to William Francis Hurley, a prominent Boston City Councilman.[1][2] She attended St. Brigid's, later known as Nazareth Academy, in South Boston, graduating in 1932.[1]
Education and religious life
[edit]Hurley entered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1932, immediately after graduation, and received her habit at the age of 17.[3]
Career
[edit]Hurley began her teaching career in 1934. Over six decades, she taught in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Massachusetts, including 45 years at St. Brigid's School in South Boston.[1][2] Her teaching extended to other locations such as Covington, Kentucky, and the Archdiocese of Louisville at St. Agnes School from 1939 to 1947.[3] She retired from active teaching in 1995 at the age of 80, but continued her ministry by visiting the sick and attending wakes and funerals until fully retiring in 2014.[3]
Notable accomplishments
[edit]Hurley's significant contributions to education were highlighted by her ability to connect with students and her enjoyment in teaching.[2] In 2024, she celebrated 90 years as a religious sister and 60 years of teaching.[1][3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Hurley retired to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Motherhouse in Nazareth, Kentucky, where she remained active in the community.[2][3]
Hurley died in Nazareth on October 16, 2024, at the age of 109.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Cipolla, Wes (March 15, 2024). "Evelyn Hurley's 90 years of faith and education". The Boston Pilot. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Dahill, Maureen (March 10, 2024). "Happy 109th Birthday Sister Evelyn". Caught in Southie. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Bennett, Kayla (February 11, 2024). "Religious celebrate jubilee milestones". The Record Newspaper. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN, Dies at Age 109 | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth". Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Retrieved 17 October 2024.