Sister M. Philip Clarey, IHM

Sister M. Philip Clarey, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Saturday, September 23, 1950.

She was born on April 29, 1860 in Belvidere, New Jersey, and given the name Julia.  She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Agen Clarey.  She entered the IHM Congregation on September 17, 1888, received the religious habit on December 27, 1888, and made profession of her vows on August 2, 1891.

Sister Philip enjoyed her years of teaching children at our IHM mission schools, including at St. Cecilia Academy in Scranton, PA.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Sister M. Angela, IHM.

Interment is at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.