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Father Joseph Senske dies at 87
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Father Joseph A. Senske died at Villa St. Joseph in Darby on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 after almost 61 years of priestly service. He is remembered for his gentleness, humility, compassion and great sense of humor, according to those closest to him. Father Senske was born in Philadelphia on […]
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Compiled by Angela Arrington Sister Regina Miriam Glowacz, I.H.MSister Regina Miriam Glowacz, I.H.M., formerly Anne Glowacz, died Dec. 5, 2008 at Camilla Hall. She was born in Philadelphia to the late William and Anne Marie Diamond Glowacz and graduated from Little Flower Catholic Girls High School, Immaculata College and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Religious Studies […]
Father Joseph Walsh, of St. Francis de Sales, dies at 87
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Father Joseph E. Walsh, 87, pastor emeritus of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, died Dec. 29, 2008, after nearly 62 years of priestly service to the Church. Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrated the funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Father Walsh […]
Father William A. Wright dies at age 71
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Father William A. Wright, 71, pastor emeritus of St. Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill, died Dec. 24, 2008. Earlier this year, when word got out that he was diagnosed with cancer, 800 people attended an impromptu Holy Hour for him at his church, according to Msgr. Richard J. Powers, […]
Father Joseph Kennedy, of All Saints Parish, dies at 90
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Father Joseph J. Kennedy, 90, pastor emeritus of All Saints Parish, died Dec. 22, 2008, at St. Francis Country House, Darby. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Henry F. and Anna (Quinn) Kennedy, he attended Assumption B.V.M. School and Roman Catholic High School before entering St. Charles […]
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Sister Imelda Catherine McGrail, O.S.F.Sister Imelda Catherine McGrail, O.S.F., died on Oct. 21, 2008. She was 87. She was born in Ellengowan, Pa., and later graduated from Edgewood Park College in New York. After college, she worked as a teacher’s aide and also worked with the elderly. She served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and […]
Cardinal Dulles recalled for brilliance, simplicity, kindness
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON – Cardinal Avery Dulles, a Jesuit theologian who was made a cardinal in 2001, was remembered by friends and admirers for his brilliant mind as well as for his “simplicity and sense of wonder.” Cardinal Dulles died Dec. 12; he was 90. An evening wake was scheduled for […]
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Compiled by Angela Arrington Sister Mary Viterbia KozlowskiSister Mary Viterbia Kozlowski, formerly Ladislava Kozlowski, died on Aug. 13, 2008, in Lodi, N.J. She was 88. She entered the postulancy of the Felician Sisters in 1937. She made her first religious vows in 1939 and final vows in 1945. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music […]
Deacon John Parker III dies at 74
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer With his rosaries at his side, Deacon John Parker III, 74, a permanent deacon at Holy Saviour Parish in Norristown, died of cancer Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his residence in Blue Bell. It was a fitting farewell for a man who credited the rosary as being the catalyst […]
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Compiled by Angela Arrington Stanis R. Chicoine Stanis R. Chicoine, 83, father of CS&T Staff Writer Christie L. Chicoine, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Elk Point, S.D. after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. The funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, Oct. 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk Point. He was born Oct. […]