Happy 109th Birthday, Sister Evelyn!

If you grew up in South Boston, you might have had Sister Evelyn as a first-grade teacher at St. Brigid School (now South Boston Catholic Academy). She taught for decades and eventually retired to Kentucky a few years back. (She taught yours truly back in the 70s.)

Well, Sister Evelyn recently celebrated her 109th birthday! Wow, 109!

One of our favorite photos of Sr. Evelyn was captured by legendary Boston photographer Bill Brett back in 2014 and appears in his fifth book, Boston Irish. Sr. Evelyn hand-made this beautiful outfit!

Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.

1. Nicola Grealish March 6, 2023 at 9:22 pm - Reply
2. Hi! I’m a mom of 2 dancers at Woods school of Irish Dance. We are running an amazing raffle right now to get our girls to Nationals this Summer! Hoping you could share on your caught in Southie page!
3. I can email you the flyer…it’s for Taylor Swift tickets!
4. Irene Toomey March 6, 2023 at 11:49 pm - Reply
5. Happy birthday SisterAlice Williams!
6. Fond memories from 1st grade in 1956
7. You taught an incredibly large class of girls well.
8. Many thanks and well wishes to you!🎂🎉🎉

Kathleen Lorina March 8, 2023 at 2:27 pm - Reply

Happy Birthday Sister Alive Williams.

I had Mrs.O’Brien for 1st grade in 1963, However I certainly remember you and have many fond memories of you at St. Brigid’s

Thank you for your wonderful service to your students

Best wishes

Kathleen Grealish Lorina

1. Alison Schirone March 9, 2023 at 3:05 pm - Reply
2. As someone who works in Southie and owns a local yarn store, you have no idea how amazing I think Sister is–for her longevity, her knitting skills, and her commitment to service.

Rev. Francis X. McGerity March 9, 2023 at 3:39 pm - Reply

1. HAPPY BRITHDAY SISTER EVELYN!!! Recently I was with a group of priests. We were talking about our early childhood grammar school memories. I shared that my 2 First Grade Teachers were STILL alive. I am 70 and a Retired Priest. My Teachers were at NAZARETH SCHOOL SOUTHIE. 1958: Gr. 1 Boys: Sister Mary Luke AKA Sr. Angela Hicks and Gr 1 Girls: Sr Alice William: AKA Sr Evelyn Hurley ( BELLE OF SOUTHIE) both currently residing in Nazareth KY. The priests were shocked. They asked me what I thought about the reason for their longevity and I said ” I believe they were waitresses at the Last Supper.” A good time was had by all. Blessings to these dear Sisters!

Pinky santini January 7, 2024 at 3:27 am - Reply

1. Wow, hello kathy, I too remember Mrs. O Brien, and little bit of sister Evelyn. My name is pinky, I grew up on broadway. I have been having trouble remembering my childhood and my old friends and started looking on line saw your name on your post and remembered we were friends and played together.
2. If I am correct or if you remember me, please post me back. I would love to catch up and talk. Pinky santini,
3. The redhead. Or anyone else that reads this and remembers me.
4. Thank you
5. Pinky santini January 7, 2024 at 3:39 am - Reply
6. Sorry, I almost forgot to wish sister Evelyn a big happy birthday.
7. Pinky santini
8. Diane keough March 12, 2024 at 7:00 am - Reply

1. Dear Sister Evelyn, AKA Sister Alice Williams,

1. Happy Birthday and wishing you many more!

1. Your Chocolate Fudge from Phillips Candy house is on its way. Enjoy!!!

1. You taught all the Bickford girls and I can’t thank you enough for your friendship and prayers these past years and present ones!

1. With lots of Love ❤️🥰🙏

1. P.S. I still love it here in Arizona