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Reverend John J. Sibel

Reverend John J. Sibel, retired, resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Reverend John R. McFadden

Reverend John R. McFadden, retired, resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Sister Estelle Marker, SSJ, dies at 88

Sister Estelle Marker SSJ, (formerly Sister St. Irma,) age 88, died on December 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa.

Sister Mary Sarah McNally, RSM, dies at 88

Sister Mary Sarah McNally, RSM, age 88, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on December 14, 2025, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.

Sister Kathleen Duffy, RSM, dies at 92

Sister Kathleen Duffy, RSM, age 92, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on November 30, 2025, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.

Advent Retreatants at Cathedral Reminded ‘Christ Himself is Present in the Poor’

Dozens of participants at a retreat Dec. 13 reflected on “Dilexi Te,” the recent letter of Pope Leo XIV, on the need to encounter marginalized people with love, and on the ways indifference to them can occur.

Sidelined by Knee Injury, Sophia Topakas Leads as Champion Teammate

The Archbishop Wood senior soccer star suffered a devastating setback midway through her team’s run to the state title, but her resilience, maturity, and bench presence made her a still-valuable contributor.

Local Parishes Evangelize with Advent, Christmas Decor

Many parish volunteers are hard at work decorating their church as they’ve done for years, while others place laser-focus on the days of Advent at hand.

St. John Fisher, Boothwyn, Donates Nearly 1,000 Gifts Through Advent Drive

The Delaware County parish collected nearly 1,000 gifts and dozens of gift cards through its annual Advent giving tree drive.

17 Catholic High School and Special Education Educators Honored for Long Service

Teachers and administrators marking 25 years of dedicated service, including one teacher celebrating his 50th year, will receive the Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School and Special Education Service Award.