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Directions

Our Mother of Sorrows is located at 1008 N. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA 19131. Click here for a map. To reach Our Mother of Sorrows:

From Center City Philadelphia

Take the Girard St. bridge into West Philadelphia. At the intersection of Girard, 48th St., and Lancaster Ave. make a hard left onto Lancaster Ave. Immediately turn right onto 48th St. and you will see the school, church, convent, and rectory on the right side of the street. When viewed from the street, the school building is the three story building furthest on the left. The entrance is in the rear.

From I-76

Exit at Girard Ave. Turn right on Girard if coming from eastbound 76, and left onto Girard if coming from westbound 76. At the intersection of Girard, 48th St., and Lancaster Ave. make a hard left onto Lancaster Ave. Immediately turn right onto 48th St. and you will see the school, church, convent, and rectory are on the right side of the street. When viewed from the street, the school building is the three story building furthest on the left. The entrance is in the rear.

From the Main Line

Take Lancaster Ave. to 48th St., turn right, and you will see the school, church, convent, and rectory are on the right side of the street. When viewed from the street, the school building is the three story building furthest on the left. The entrance is in the rear.

There is parking on the street in front of Our Mother of Sorrows.

SEPTA

Our Mother of Sorrows is easily accessible via SEPTA trolley or bus. The school is close to the 10 and 15 trolley lines and the 43 and 64 bus lines. Visit www.septa.org for more information on routes and times .

Saint Ignatius of Loyola is at 636 N. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Click here for a map. To reach Saint Ignatius of Loyola:

From Center City Philadelphia

Take the Spring Garden St. bridge out of Center City. Turn right on 33rd St., go two blocks, then turn left on Haverford Ave. Take Haverford to 42nd St. and turn right. Go two blocks on 42nd St., turn left on Fairmount, then turn left on 43rd St. The school is on the left side of the street.

From Westbound I-76

Exit at Girard Ave. and turn left onto Girard. Take Girard to Belmont Ave. and turn left. Continue straight as Belmont Ave. turns into 44th St. Turn left on Fairmount Ave., then turn right onto 43rd St. The school is on the left side of the street.

From Eastbound I-76

Exit at Spring Garden St. and turn right on Spring Garden. Turn right on 33rd St., go two blocks, then turn left on Haverford Ave. Take Haverford to 42nd St. and turn right. Go two blocks on 42nd St., turn left on Fairmount, then turn left on 43rd St. The school is on the left side of the street.

From the Main Line

Take Lancaster Ave. to 43rd St. Turn right on 43rd St. and the school will be four blocks ahead on the left side of the street.

There is parking on the street in front of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

SEPTA

Saint Ignatius of Loyola is easily accessible via SEPTA trolley or bus. The school is close to the 10 trolley line and the 30, 31, and 43 bus lines. Visit www.septa.org for more information on routes and times.

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                                                 - SI alumnae, parent,

                                                   and former teacher

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For information regarding school services, registration, and general school information, please contact:

Principal

Sr. Owen Patricia Bonner, SSJ

Vice Principal

Ms. Rosemary Haenn

For information regarding tuition or fees for after school care or school lunch, please contact:

Finance Manager
Ms. Paulette Derricotte
(215) 386-5065

For information regarding donations, volunteer opportunities, events, and changes to our mailing list, please contact:

Director of Development

Simon Kaufman

(215) 386-5065

Our Mother of Sorrows

1008 N. 48th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone: (215) 473-5828

Fax: (215) 473-3096

oms.si@skdp.org

 

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Patricia Brown

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

636 N. 43rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: (215) 222-3626

Fax: (215) 222-2690

oms.si@skdp.org

 

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Kelly Martin