The Very Rev. James M. Darby was born in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1917. He left high school in Philadelphia to enter the Marienest Order and was ordained on August 24, 1945. He died April 21, 1969. Rev. Darby was a brother of Fr. John Darby and a nephew of Sr. Ambrosia Darby.
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This portrait and text were featured in the commemorative book published for the centennial of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Williamstown, 1875-1975 For availability of copies of this book, contact the Williamstown Historical Society.
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