The Maternity B.V.M. Alumni Association is proud to announce the first Hall of Honor Class. The Committee selected three very deserving people who are great role models for our School and Students.
Thomas Filer (Class of 1970) Major League Baseball Pitcher
Tom played during six seasons at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. He graduated from La Salle University with a B.S. in Marketing. Tom is currently the Assistant Pitching Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Robert Drennen (Class of 1966) Philadelphia Fire
Department Battalion Chief
Bob graduated from La Salle University. He had a career with the Philadelphia Fire Department as a Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief. Before retiring from the PFD in 1998, Bob earned a Master’s Degrees in Public Safety Management and Education, both from St. Joseph University. After retirement, he returned to St. Joseph’s University as the Director of the University’s Public Safety Institute.
Sr. Mary Anne Basile (1965-1971) Former Maternity B.V.M. School Principal
When Sister started as Principal her name was Sr. Maria Francesca; it changed after Vatican II to her family name, Sr. Mary Anne Basile. After leaving B.V.M., Sr. Mary Anne went on to be a Community School Supervisor, Associate Director for Elementary Schools of Middle States Association, Member of Community Leadership and Administrator of McAuley Convent Residence for Ill and Infirm Sisters. Although retired at the age of 88, she volunteers at St. Ignatius Nursing Home and Mercy Hospital.
On Sunday, January 29, 2017 the three Honorees will be inducted at a Communion Breakfast. The program will begin at the 9:30 AM Mass to open Catholic Schools Week. After Mass, the Hall of Honor Communion Breakfast will be held in the Parish Hall. The ceremony includes the Induction of the Honorees, performances from School Students, and Student Ambassadors leading tours of the School.
If you would like to attend the Hall of Honor Communion Breakfast, contact Michael McDonough at 215-908-3329 or the Rectory during Office Hours (215-673-8127) to make reservations (please, before January 16, 2017).