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Sr Fran Conway
The Beginning
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the Mary House food pantry and shelter was first opened by Sister Frances Conway and many others in 1974. Mary House was named in honor of a long time parishioner of St. Patrick’s, Mary McLaughlin. Since then, the food pantry has given individuals and families in need access to food and other basic necessities, such as toiletries, socks, and warm clothing.
Sr Fran saw the need for the meal kitchen to be opened during the week. With the help of Alan Shawn Feinstein, Sr Fran, Sr Helen, Fr Kelly, and many others were able to open the Monday Night Meal Kitchen in 1982 and have been opened every Monday since. The meal kitchen was opened in 1972 for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and is open every Monday Evening.
Our guests include a wide range of people. People with or without jobs, with or without homes, families, adults, children, and veterans.
Everyone is welcome at Mary House.
