Obituaries
Sister Margaret Mary Mahon, SSJ, dies at 86
Sister Margaret Mary Mahon, (formerly Sister Catherine Ann,) age 86, died on July 19, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Grace D. Pino, SSJ, dies at 92
Sister Grace D. Pino SSJ, (formerly S. Maria Goretti), age 92, died on July 17, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Father Nicholas Rashford, S.J., St. Joseph’s U President for 17 years, dies at 85
The Jesuit priest led the university through a period of growth and change from 1986 to 2003, forging international business partnerships, starting a graduate business school and leading campus construction projects.
Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Montgomery County, dies at 90
The native of Philadelphia and graduate of St. Thomas More High School studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, where he would later serve as vice-rector. He was also known for his work in ecumenical and interfaith relations.
Sister Anne William Fagan, SSJ, dies at 94
Sister Anne William Fagan SSJ, age 94, died on June 29, 2025, at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Sister Normandie Gaitley, SSJ, dies at 81
Sister Normandie Gaitley, SSJ, (formerly Sister Marie Justin), age 81, died on June 26, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Lillian Needham, SSJ, dies at 86
Sister Lillian Needham SSJ, (formerly S. Anne Michele SSJ), age 86, died on June 21, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Reverend James C. Sherlock, Longtime Pastor of Saint Colman Parish, Ardmore, dies at 86
Reverend James C. Sherlock, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Colman Parish, Ardmore, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Sister Ann Louise Impink, SSND
On May 30, 2025, Ann Louise entered eternal glory at Stella Maris after a day shared praying with her sisters. She is remembered fondly for her love of butterflies and dancing.
Sister Marie Noel Nguyen, IHM, dies at 76
Sister Marie Noel Nguyen died in Camilla Hall on June 14, 2025 in the 61st year of her religious life. Sister was born on December 7, 1948 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam.