Father Bill Atkinson
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Upper Darby’s Father Atkinson: A Strong Candidate for Sainthood
The Communion of Saints is a “Catholic Hall of Fame,” and the late Father Bill Atkinson’s impact on the Catholic Church makes him Babe Ruth,…
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Special Celebration Honors Caregivers for Father Bill Atkinson
Caregivers for the late Father Bill Atkinson, OSA, are coming together Friday, Sept. 27, at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendegast High School in Drexel Hill…
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Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson is an Upper Darby native,…
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Father Bill Atkinson’s Remains Moved to Villanova Chapel Amidst Sainthood Investigation
The remains of Father Bill Atkinson were transferred Friday to the chapel at Villanova University. The late Augustinian priest is being considered for sainthood, reports…
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Neumann Lecture: The Path to Sainthood for Fr. Bill Atkinson
In the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church, Bill Atkinson was the first quadriplegic to be ordained as a priest. After being paralyzed in a…
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Havertown Girl Prays to Bonner’s Father Atkinson for a Miracle as She Continues Brain Cancer Fight
Lily Walker, 16, is not fighting her battle with brain cancer alone. She’s praying to God and Bonner High teacher and paraplegic, Father Bill Atkinson,…
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Bonner’s Father Atkinson Now Subject of PBS Documentary Nov. 1
“ExtraORDINARY/The Bill Atkinson Story,” will air on WHYY Sunday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m., in celebration of All Saints Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily…
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Bonner, Villanova Grad Father Denis Weber Recipient of 2020 Father Bill Atkinson Humanitarian Award
Father Denis Weber, who graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and Villanova University, is this year’s recipient of the Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. Humanitarian Award,…




















