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Sister Miriam Robert dies at age 83
A native of St. Edmond Parish in South Philadelphia, Sister Miriam Robert Heinze, I.H.M., served with the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 64 years.
Former president and dean of Chestnut Hill College dies at 98
Sister Mary Xavier Kirby, a Sister of St. Joseph, ministered for 76 years in the congregation, mostly in education, where she led Chestnut Hill College for many years.
Sister Margaret Mary Donohoe, S.S.J., dies at age 82
The member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 66 years served in education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Camden, and in varied social and health care ministries.
Sister Alice Patricia Waters, teacher and aide at St. Luke School, dies at 91
a href="http://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2016/01/Sister-Alice-Patricia-Waters.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-71547">The Washington, D.C., native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1948 and went on to a long career teaching in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dioceses of Wilmington and Allentown.
Sister Loretta, longtime teacher and parish DRE, dies at 73
Sister Loretta Marchetti was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 53 years. She earned degrees from Chestnut Hill College and La Salle University and served actively until 2007.
Neumann-Goretti girls win state title, 4 other teams vying
The girls' basketball teams from Cardinal O'Hara and Archbishop Wood, and the boys of Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti, all are playing in state championships this weekend. The N-G girls already are wearing their crown.
St. Titus hosts contemporary way to pray the passion
The parish in East Norriton hosts Bethany Music Ministry's presentation of "Footsteps to the Cross," featuring Scripture, narration and music, on Palm Sunday evening, March 20.
Film on St. John Paul II airing Sunday on public TV
WHYY will broadcast "Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism," featuring experts who examine the late pope's life and struggles to help free Europe from tyranny.
Information Night helps men explore diaconate
Are you called to be a permanent deacon? To help answer to the question, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will present information on April 21 at St. Charles Seminary.
Pa. bishops urge prayers in HHS mandate case
The bishops of Pittsburgh and Erie are preparing for March 23 when the U.S. Supreme Court hears their appeal in a major religious liberty case. In Philadelphia, a prayer rally is also planned. See the texts of the special prayers.