Sister Genevieve Mary Simons died in Camilla Hall on September 28, 2022, in the 84th year of her religious life. Sister died just shy of her 102nd birthday. Genevieve Simons was born on October 13, 1920, in Philadelphia; her parents raised their family of three boys and three girls in St. William Parish in Philadelphia. …
With Deep Gratitude for Your Loving Service and Faithful Dedication To The IHM Archives 1980 – 1999 It was during the tenure of Sister Rose Bernard, IHM Archivist, that the Archives finally emerged out of boxes and were put on display at the new Villa Maria House of Studies. In 1980, Sister Rose was given …
Sister Mary Louise Gallagher, formerly Sister Marie Eloise, died in Camilla Hall on August 25, 2022 in the 75th year of her religious life. Sister died just shy of her 93rd birthday. Mary Louise Gallagher “Weezie” was born on September 8, 1929. Sister’s parents John J. and Marie (Seery) Gallagher were from St. John the …
An IHM Story of Divine Providence and Dedication to the Mission… What prompts the beginning of a great endeavor? In speaking of Villa Maria Academy, the clear answer is two-fold — the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the dedication to the mission. Throughout the 150 years of the life of Villa Maria Academy, these …
Sister Mary Shaun Conroy died in Camilla Hall on August 17, 2022 in the 69th year of her religious life. Sister Mary Shaun was born on November 8, 1924 in New York, NY. Sister’s parents John and Catherine (Grennon) Conroy raised their family of three children in St. Joseph Parish in Garden City, NY. Sister …
Sister Marie Peter Conboy died in Camilla Hall on July 26, 2022, in the 74th year of her religious life. Patricia Frances Conboy was born on March 23, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA. Peter and Marie (O’Leary) Conboy raised their large family in St. John the Baptist Parish in Philadelphia. Patricia attended St. John the Baptist …
Although our IHM Sisters in South America will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Villa Maria, Miraflores, Lima, Peru on December 12, 2022, our sisters in North America will anticipate the celebration on August 27, 2022. Let us briefly enjoy this fascinating story of such a miraculous and momentous endeavor!
Sister Barbara Troutman (formerly Sister M. Paul Catherine) died in Camilla Hall on July 25, 2022 in the 63rd year of her religious life. Barbara was born on September 9, 1939 in Bridgeport, PA. Sister’s parents Paul H. and Catherine (McGee) Troutman raised their family in St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Norristown. Barbara attended …
Sister Ann Coyle, formerly Sister Philip Marie Coyle, died in Lankenau Hospital on June 30, 2022 in the 70th year of her religious life. Ann was born on May 20, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA. Her parents Philip H. and Anna (Sheehan) Coyle raised their family of five in St. Edmond Parish in Philadelphia. Ann attended …
Sister Rosemary Maguire (formerly Sister Marie Vianney) died in Camilla Hall on June 22, 2022 in the 70th year of her religious life. Rosemary was born on February 27, 1935 in Harrisburg, PA. Her parents, William J. and Martha (Kelly) Maguire raised their family of six children in St. James Parish in Falls Church, Virginia. …