Sister Norine Mary Quinn, IHM, dies at 92

Sister Norine Mary Quinn, IHM, died peacefully at Camilla Hall on September 20, 2026. A member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she served the congregation for 75 years.

Born Theresa Quinn to Edward and Nora Quinn, she grew up in West Philadelphia at St. Clement Parish. After graduating from West Catholic High School in 1951, she joined the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on September 8. She received her religious name and habit on March 11, 1952, before professing her vows.

Sister Norine spent much of her life as a teacher. She earned an A.B. in Elementary Education from Immaculata in 1967 and later completed an M.A. at Glassboro State University in 1990. Her teaching career began in primary education at Immaculate Conception Parish in Philadelphia and Queen of Peace Parish in Pottsville. She later taught middle grade students at several locations, including St. Bartholomew School in East Brunswick and St. Rose of Lima School.