Sister M. Rita O’Leary, formerly Sister Rita Regina, died peacefully in Camilla Hall on Thursday, February 25 in the 65th year of her religious life. Sister Rita was born on August 31, 1935 in Harrisburg. Her parents James and Emma Elizabeth (Hatton) O’Leary raised their family in St. Patrick Cathedral Parish in Harrisburg. Rita attended …
Read moreSister M. Rita O’Leary, IHM (Formerly Sister Rita Regina)
Sister Marie A. Maynes, formerly Sister M. Charles Elizabeth, died in Camilla Hall on Wednesday, February 17 in the 57th year of her religious life. Though Sister’s health was declining, her death was rather unexpected. Marie was born on August 23, 1942 in Philadelphia. Her parents Charles and Elizabeth (McCormac) Maynes raised their family of …
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On the evening of September 7, 1966, the last sisters sang the Salve Regina in Mother General’s courtyard and sadly whispered farewell to Villa Maria, West Chester. Their sadness faded into joy as they drove into the “still-in-process” Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata. Six months later on March 4, 1967, the new Chapel was …
Read moreCelebrate the 54th Anniversary of the First Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel March 4, 1967
Sister Mary Anne Nyzio died on February 5, 2021 in Camilla Hall. Sister Mary Anne was in the 63rd year of her religious life. Sister’s death was not Covid related. Mary Anne Nyzio was born on October 8, 1940. Her parents, Stanley and Helen (Hohenstein) Nyzio raised their family of four in St. Joachim Parish …
Read moreSister Mary Anne Nyzio, IHM (Formerly Sister Therese of Carmel, IHM)
Sister Judith Ann Moeller died on February 5, 2021 in Camilla Hall in the 55th year of her religious life. After a valiant struggle, Sister succumbed to cancer. May her beautiful soul rest in peace. Judith was born on March 16, 1947; she was one of six children. Her parents Frank and Martha (Bispels) Moeller …
Read moreSister M. Judith Ann Moeller, IHM (Formerly Sister M. Martha Francis)
Sister Maureen Catherine Cassel died on February 1, 2021 in Camilla Hall. Sister Catherine was in the 71st year of her religious life. God rest her beautiful soul. Catherine was born on December 18, 1930. Sister’s parents Harry and Catherine (Quigley) raised their family of four boys and one girl in St. Francis of Assisi …
Sister Carol Marie Repholz died in Camilla Hall on January 23, 2021 in the 70th year of her religious life. Caroline Repholz was born on October 9, 1942 in Philadelphia. Her parents Frank and Annette (Butts) Repholz raised their family of three sons and one daughter in St. Veronica Parish in Philadelphia. Caroline attended St. …
Formerly Sister Rose David Sister Phyllis Ann DiRenzo succumbed to the ravages of Covid 19. Sister died in Camilla Hall on January 21, 2021 in the 51st year of her religious life. Sister died peacefully with our nursing staff at her bedside. Sister was born on April 27, 1950 in Philadelphia. In earlier days, Sister’s …
Retreat House of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary February 2, 1937 Groundbreaking June 29, 1937 Dedication and Corner Stone Laying Early in 1936, Mother Kostka McCormick (Mother General from 1935 to 1940) had a serious challenge; both financial and spiritual in nature. The community had previously owned a retreat house in …
Read moreFebruary 2, 1937 Groundbreaking of Villa Maria by-the-Sea, Stone Harbor, NJ
January 14, 1892 Co-Founder of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary congregation. Mother Theresa died at Villa Maria, West Chester and was buried at St. Agnes Parish Cemetery, West Chester. On August 2, 1965 her remains were transferred to the circle of our Mothers General in the IHM Cemetery at Camilla Hall …
Read moreJanuary 14, 1892 Death of Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM