Sr. Mary Gregory West

The daughter of the late Peter and Bertha (Maidhof) West, Sr. Mary Gregory was born on May 19, 1922 in Ossining, NY. Sister entered Religious Life at Mount St. Joseph, New Windsor, NY on September 8, 1942. She made her first vows on April 30, 1945 and her final vows on April 30, 1948. Sister earned a BA degree from Manhattan College, and an MS and Ph.D. from Fordham University’s School of Education.

During her ministry, Sr. Mary Gregory served in the following ministries: Teacher at St. John’s School in Goshen (1945-1948), St. Mary’s School in Kingston (1948-1950), St. Lucy’s in Houma, Louisiana (1950-1963), St. Frances of Rome in the Bronx (1977-1986); Principal at St. John’s School in Goshen (1963-1965) and (1972-1977);Director of Religious Education in St. Frances of Rome Parish, Bronx, NY (1986-2010); Congregational Supervisor of Schools (1966-1971) and NY Archdiocesan Regional Superintendent (1967-1972); Sister also served as Vice-President of the congregation from 1971-1975.

In addition to her family of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sr. Mary Gregory is survived by her nephews, Scott West and Norman Bailey; her niece, Gretchen Blair; and grandnephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Sr. Mary Gregory was predeceased by her siblings, Peter West and Genevieve West Bailey.

Memorials may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY 12553 or online at https://sistersofthepresentation.org/ways-to-give