Renowned Irish Tenor to Perform Benefit Concert for IHM Sisters

Mark Forrest to headline a concert in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the Villa Maria House of Studies

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:04pm

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The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are hosting a benefit concert featuring renowned Irish tenor Mark Forrest at the Sacred Heart Chapel at the Villa Maria House of Studies. The concert is open to the public and proceeds will support the work of the IHM Sisters.

Why it matters

The IHM Sisters have a long history of service and community engagement in the Philadelphia region, and this concert is an opportunity for the public to support their important work while enjoying a performance by a celebrated Irish musician.

The details

The benefit concert will feature Irish tenor Mark Forrest performing a program of traditional Irish and sacred music. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards supporting the ongoing ministries and operations of the IHM Sisters at the Villa Maria House of Studies.

  • The concert will take place on March 15, 2026.

The players

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

A religious congregation of Catholic women who have a long history of service and community engagement in the Philadelphia region.

Mark Forrest

A renowned Irish tenor who will be the featured performer at the benefit concert.

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What’s next

Tickets for the benefit concert are on sale now and can be purchased through the IHM Sisters' website or by calling the Villa Maria House of Studies.

The takeaway

This concert is an opportunity for the public to support the important work of the IHM Sisters while enjoying a performance by a celebrated Irish musician. The event highlights the congregation's long-standing commitment to serving the Philadelphia community.