by Dave Clarke | Jun 8, 2026 | IMS News
“They’re good children. They’re God’s children. So if we can teach them Catholic values — which are good human values to have — I think the kids have a chance to realize that they are somebody; that they can be successful. IMS has been a very...
by Dave Clarke | Apr 13, 2026 | St. Martin de Porres
Via Nick Iadonisi, 6 ABC: “Nearly three decades after the passing of Mary Walker, community members have not forgotten her contributions to Catholic education. She taught in various Philadelphia schools for over 20 years. Now, her former Kindergarten classroom...
by Dave Clarke | Mar 16, 2026 | St. Martin of Tours
At St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, Christine and Rick Conti love their students. Christine loves them as kindergarteners. Rick loves them as fourth graders. But that love doesn’t stop when their students move on to first grade or fifth grade or even when they’re...
by Dave Clarke | Mar 9, 2026 | IMS News, St. Martin de Porres
Jack and Kathy Donnelly were faithful Catholics and philanthropists known for their inspirational support of Catholic education in Philadelphia as well as countless other charities. As the former owner and CEO of LF Driscoll, one of the largest and most respected...
by Dave Clarke | Mar 9, 2026 | IMS News, St. Malachy
Longtime Independence Mission Schools supporter and violinist Helen McNutt was inspired after seeing a recent photo on the Independence Mission Schools website of a St. Malachy student playing the same instrument that had brought her so much joy over the years. The...
