Philomena Josephine SILVA (aka Mary Reginald) [1892-1978]

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 16:09
Names
Title
Sister
Given
Philomena Josephine
Family
Silva
Alias / nickname
Mary Reginald
Sex
Female
Status
Deceased
Born
Date
Birthplace (town, state)
Oakland, California
Birthplace (country)
United States
Died
Date
Died in (town, state)
Maryknoll, New York
Died in (country)
United States

Philomena Josephine Silva was better known as Sister Mary Reginald. She served the Maryknoll Sisters and went to South China in 1925.

Sister Mary Reginald was in Hong Kong during the Japanese invasion and had been residing at Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong. On 8 February 1942, eighteen Sisters of the school including Sister Mary Reginald were interned at Stanley Camp. 

She was released from camp in June 1942 and repatriated to the United States. 

Source

1. Maryknoll Mission Archives: https://maryknollmissionarchives.org/deceased-sisters/sister-mary-reginald-silva-mm/

2. The Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong. See here

 

Photos that show this Person