During the summer of 1966, the IHM Sisters completed the move from Villa Maria, West Chester to Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata. The General Administration, Staff, sisters and yes, the construction workers, spent the following months preparing their new home with many projects and finishing touches. On April 23, 1967, their loving efforts were …
Mark your calendars! You are invited to “Sprint in the Spirit!” Our “Virtual” IHM Nun Run, 5K Run/Walk will take place from May 23 – June 6, 2021. Proceeds will benefit Camilla Hall. Beginning on Pentecost, those who register will participate on their own during the designated two-week period. Participants will receive a “spirited” red …
Sister Regina Mauricia DeFeo, IHM died in Camilla Hall on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the 67th year of her religious life. Elaine DeFeo was born on September 10, 1936. Her dear parents Charles and Phyllis (Pacilli) DeFeo were born in Italy. When her parents came to America, Elaine and her brother, Maurice, grew up …
Sister Dolores Ann Dennin, IHM died in Camilla Hall on Monday, March 22, 2021 in the 73rd year of her religious life. Sister died just shy of her 91st birthday. Sister died of natural causes. Mary Catherine Dennin was born on April 6, 1930. Her parents Aloysius Bernard and Anna (Shimp) Dennin raised their family …
Sister Mary Edwardine Coleman, IHM (Formerly Sister Edwardine Marie) Sister Mary Edwardine Coleman, formerly Sister Edwardine Marie, died peacefully in Camilla Hall on Wednesday, March 10 in the 57th year of her religious life. Sister Edwardine was born on January 20, 1945 in Philadelphia. Her dear Mom, Mary (Kuen) Coleman raised Edwardine alone; her dear …
Looking through another’s eyes: Treasured memories and wisdom-filled insights that we may not have known… MOTHER MARIA PACIS, MADRE MUY SIMPATICA by Kathleen Shaw Wetzel She survived an explosion at age seventeen that killed more than one hundred people. She spent two decades …
St. Aloysius Academy for Boys team Wild Bots-White takes Champion Award at FIRST LEGO League Challenge. The Champion’s Award – This most prestigious award celebrates the team that embodies the FIRST LEGO League experience by fully embracing the FIRST Core Values while achieving excellence and innovation in both the Robot Game and the Innovation Project. …
Sister Marian David Habina died in Camilla Hall on Sunday March 7 in the 66th year of her religious life. The Community surrounding Sister Marian celebrated quietly her 90th birthday just weeks before. Sister Marian was born on February 17, 1931 in McAdoo, PA. Her parents Louis Bela and Mary (Ruffi) Habina raised their four …
Sister Miriam Dennis Sculley, a resident of Camilla Hall, died in Paoli Hospital on February 25, 2021, Sister’s death was not Covid related. Sister died in the 69th year of her religious life just shy of her 90th birthday. Mary Theresa Sculley was born on March 9, 1931. Sister’s Dad, Edward, was born in Philadelphia …
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 …