News
Immaculate Heart of Mary sister dies at age 97
Sister Mary Damien O’Donnell, I.H.M., entered religious life from Seven Dolors Parish in Wyndmoor in 1941. She taught various grades and music in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Nurse, children’s advocate, religious dies at age 70
Sister Marie Ann Poland entered the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in 1997 at age 50, professing final vows in 2004. The Philadelphia native had a varied career in pediatric nursing before entering religious life.
Sister Helena Joseph Balbach, O.S.F., dies at age 95
Of her 73 years in ministry, the Franciscan sister served for 51 years in Wilmington, Delaware, as well as in other cities, both as teacher and principal.
Franciscan Sister Ellen Mary Meskill of County Cork, Ireland, dies at 84
Among her varied assignments in pastoral ministry and education, Sister Ellen Mary served for 22 years in the Archdiocese of Portland and 20 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Sister Anne Fidelis Tumelty dies, served 65 years in religious life
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary served in elementary schools and taught religious education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and four other dioceses.
Sister Rita Devine, South Philadelphia native, dies at 74
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary taught in schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, was a DRE and served at Daylesford Abbey Spirituality Center, Paoli.
Pope arrives to help promote healing in Colombia, scarred by war
At-risk youths, who had lived on the streets or struggled with addiction, sang and danced for Pope Francis, who thanked them and praised their efforts to overcome their pasts. "This is called heroism," he told them.
American Catholic Historical Society names Commodore Barry Award winner
An dinner and reception to honor Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President Emeritus of Neumann University, will be held Nov. 10 at the Union League of Philadelphia.
Catholic officials applaud Illinois’ new scholarship tax credit program
Catholic officials in Illinois are applauding state education funding reforms that include a scholarship tax credit program designed to provide up to $75 million a year in scholarships for qualifying students attending nonpublic schools.
Stamp honors Father Hesburgh, former University of Notre Dame president
A postage stamp honoring Holy Cross Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, was issued during a ceremony at the school Sept. 1.