Sr. Barbara Mary Dakoske died October 28, 2024, while undergoing open heart surgery.

We will celebrate her loving, caring presence with all on Monday, Nov. 4, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  Viewing at 10:00 am, Eucharist at 11:00 am.   Bishop Hanchon will be the celebrant and Fr. Tyronne Robinson will concelebrate and speak.

Sr. Barbara served mainly at St. Catherine-St. Martin (now Sts. Augustine -Monica), St. Margaret Mary, Presentation Our Lady of Victory, St. Luke, and Our Lady Queen of Heaven parishes.

She initiated the Sisters of Judith, a laywomen’s program and the Black Catholic Office and programs in Flint.  Along with Sr. Elizabeth Harris, Barbara planted the Home Visitors of Mary’s religious congregation in Nigeria in 2001 and oversaw its formation and growth over the intervening years.  Sr. Barbara also has served as the HVM formation person and administrator.

A life truly dedicated and fed by her faithfulness to centering prayer.

Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI