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Our Mother of Sorrows St. Ignatius of Loyola to Consolidate into the Independence Mission Schools Network at the Completion of the 2025-26 School Year
Families with children enrolled at OMSSI will have the opportunity to enroll within the IMS network of 13 other schools located throughout the city, including St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School or St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, both located within 2.5 miles of OMSSI. This policy also applies to new families that have already enrolled at OMSSI for the 2026-27 school year.
With enrollment questions, please reach out to Tom Whittle, Deputy Chief – Operations & Enrollment, Independence Mission Schools, at [email protected].
For all other inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Alfonsi, Chief of Staff,
Independence Mission Schools, at [email protected].
Our Mother of Sorrows St. Ignatius of Loyola to Consolidate into the Independence Mission Schools Network at the Completion of the 2025-26 School Year
Families with children enrolled at OMSSI will have the opportunity to enroll within the IMS network of 13 other schools located throughout the city, including St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School or St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, both located within 2.5 miles of OMSSI. This policy also applies to new families that have already enrolled at OMSSI for the 2026-27 school year.
With enrollment questions, please reach out to Tom Whittle, Deputy Chief – Operations & Enrollment, Independence Mission Schools, at [email protected].
For all other inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Alfonsi, Chief of Staff,
Independence Mission Schools, at [email protected].
Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School in West Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Families of all faiths choose OMSSI for a
high-quality, faith-based education
in a safe and loving environment.
As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,
we teach values and morals
as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.
Our private school is affordable because
every family receives financial aid
that reduces the cost of tuition.
Graduating to New Heights
OMSSI graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships.
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Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School
617 N 43rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104