Retired Permanent Deacon Robert Frankenberger, passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 99. He was ordained on May 24, 1987, by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Holy Cross Church, Springfield where he remained until he retired in […]

Permanent Deacon Clement J. McGovern, Jr., Esquire., passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 91. He was ordained on May 25, 1986, by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Saint Cornelius Parish, Chadds Ford from May of 1986 […]

Reverend Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, Resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Father Kolenkiewicz was born on June 20, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Louis S. Kolenkiewicz and the late Margaret Mary Krenslak. Father Kolenkiewicz attended Saint John Cantius and Our Lady of Calvary Elementary School, Philadelphia and […]

Permanent Deacon Thomas J. Hannan passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 70. He was ordained on June 4, 2000, by Most Reverend Robert P. Maginnis, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, West Grove, where he […]

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Monsignor Carroll was born on September 16, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Thomas J. Carroll and the late Margaret Farrell. Monsignor Carroll attended Saint Rose of Lima Elementary School, Philadelphia […]

Died, July 1, 2025, Retired. Viewing, Monday, July 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall. Burial, Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Reverend James C. Sherlock, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Colman Parish, Ardmore, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Father Sherlock was born on September 25, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John J. Sherlock and the late Ann Hearty. Father Sherlock attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Philadelphia and West Catholic High School, […]

Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 93. Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, was born on October 6, 1931, to the late Donto DeLucca and Antonella (née Ottadi). He was raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, then he graduated from Saint Bonaventure University, New York with a Bachelor’s degree in […]

Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 81. He was ordained on October 31, 1981, by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Upon his ordination he was assigned to Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, for 14 years. Then he […]

Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr., passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 79. He was ordained on June 7, 1998, by His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, for sixteen years. His other assignments […]