I.H.M. Heritage Room Update
Continuing to Tell Our IHM Story…In a New Venue! COMING SOON! I.H.M. HERITAGE ROOM Down through the years, our Sisters’ faithful trust…
Sister M. Barbara Ann Colligon, IHM
Sister M. Barbara Ann Colligon (Formerly Sister M. Catherine William) died in Camilla Hall on June 13, 2021 in the 64th year of her religious life. Barbara was born on August 31, 1937. Barbara’s parents, William and Catherine (Fleming) Colligon raised their family of two boys and one girl in St. Martin of Tours Parish …
Sister Maria Francina Travis, IHM
Sister Maria Francina Travis (Formerly Bernice M. Travis) died in Camilla Hall on June 12, 2021 in the 75th year of her religious life shortly after celebrating her 96th birthday. Bernice M. Travis was born on May 10, 1926. Her parents Charles and Mary (Kirlin) Travis raised their family in St. Agnes Parish in West …
Found in the June 4, 1961 Annals of Camilla Hall…
“Expression of Gratitude on the Occasion of Our First Anniversary at Camilla Hall” Sent: June 4, 1961…Dear Mother Maria Pacis…
Commemorating the 61st. Anniversary of Camilla Hall Nursing Home’s Opening Day, June 2, 1960
How Providential that, on this same day, this year of 2021, Camilla Hall is beginning the Re-Opening process, following the long Covid-19 Pandemic closure! From the Camilla Hall Annals we read: Read the actual text here: On June 2, 1960, a bright sunny day, the old and sick Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary …
Sister Maria Clemens Baronett, IHM
Sister Maria Clemens Baronett (Formerly Catherine Ethel Baronett) died in Camilla Hall on April 28, 2021 in the 75th year of her religious life. Catherine Baronett was born on May 26, 1928. Her parents Louis and Ethel (McDonald) Baronett raised their family in St. John the Baptist Parish in Manayunk, PA. Catherine attended St. John …
Sister M. Joanne Wallace, IHM
Sister M. Joanne Wallace (Formerly Sister M. Anne George) died in Camilla Hall on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Sister’s death is not Covid related. Joanne was born on May 22, 1942. Her parents George and Anne (Prusinowski) Wallace raised their family of three girls in St. Gertrude Parish in Conshohocken. Joanne attended St. Gertrude Elementary …
Celebrating the 54th Anniversary of the Dedication of Villa Maria House of Studies
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 …
IHM Nun Run Virtual 5K Run/Walk May 23 – June 6, 2021 Registration is open!
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
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 …