by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 5, 2025 | Front Page
Sr. Maria Orlandini’s life is a testament to the power of faith in action. As the director of advocacy for the Franciscan Action Network (FAN), she tirelessly champions justice, focusing on critical issues such as gun violence prevention, human trafficking, and Native...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 5, 2025 | Front Page
From an early age, Sr. Mary Rita Paratore felt a deep calling to religious life. She was especially drawn to the Capuchin Sisters—later the Franciscan Sisters of Ringwood—because of their warmth, humility, and genuine connection with people. Her journey began as a...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 5, 2025 | Front Page
For the students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sr. Thomasann Quinn has been more than a teacher or administrator—she has been a guiding presence, a source of warmth, and a beloved part of the school’s fabric for 39 years. Though she taught science, math, and religion...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 5, 2025 | Front Page
Sister Angela O’Connell dedicated the majority of her 70 years of religious life to education, shaping young minds with wisdom, kindness, and unwavering faith. As both a teacher and principal in several schools within the Philadelphia Archdiocese, she found deep...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 5, 2025 | Front Page
For 70 years, Sr. Rose Vattilana has devoted her life to service as a Sister of St. Francis, taking on numerous administrative and secretarial roles. However, her most profound impact came through her work as the Diocesan Director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities...
