Obituaries
Deacon Brown, a philosopher for almost half-century, dies at 91
A Catholic convert, Deacon Clifford Brown served at Our Mother of Consolation Parish in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section.
Franciscan sister, a PhD chemist and teacher, dies at 68
Sister Rose Monica Katusz, O.S.F., taught at all levels in schools and universities in the Philadelphia Archdiocese plus villages in Alaska and in Africa.
Deacon Clark, retired cop and teacher, dies at 69
The first member of the Philadelphia Police Department to be ordained, Deacon Francis Clark served at St. Joseph Parish, Ambler, for most of his 26 years of ministry.
Immaculate Heart Sister dies; taught grade school for 50+ years
Sister Mary of the Presentation Schnepp entered the congregation from Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in 1946 and taught in archdiocesan elementary schools. She was 88.
Father Gallagher, retired pastor of two parishes, dies
A former pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Philadelphia and St. David Parish in Willow Grove, Father Daniel J. Gallagher died May 23 at age 92.
Father Henry Graf, retired St. Isidore’s pastor, dies at 92
The priest was the last survivor of a foursome of priest friends who avidly played golf, which was his favorite hobby. In retirement he assisted at area parishes.
Immaculate Heart sister dies in 72nd year in congregation
Sister Regina Cecilia Shovlin, I.H.M., entered religious life in 1942 and taught for many years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and other dioceses. She was 89.
Father Donlon, beloved Conshohocken pastor, dies at 79
Father James W. Donlon was pastor emeritus of St. Matthew Parish, which he led for 22 years. He was instrumental in welcoming people into the Catholic Church.
Pioneer deacon, longtime St. Mark’s parishioner, dies at 83
Deacon Jose A. Morales of Bristol was among the first class of permanent deacons when the Archdiocese of Philadelphia introduced the ministry in 1981.
I.H.M. sister, serving 28 years at Bishop Shanahan H.S., dies at 81
Sister Therese Maureen Colavechio taught in elementary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including at Bishop Shanahan in Downingtown.