Reverend Henry James Hutchins, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Pius X Parish, Dies at 84

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Reverend Henry James Hutchins, who served as the Pastor Emeritus of Saint Pius X Parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Father Hutchins had a long career in the priesthood, serving in various roles across the Philadelphia area before becoming the pastor at Saint Pius X in 2000, a position he held until his retirement in 2012.

Why it matters

Reverend Hutchins was a beloved figure in the Broomall community, having served the parish for over two decades. His passing marks the end of an era for Saint Pius X and the broader Catholic community in the Philadelphia region.

The details

Father Hutchins was born in 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He attended local Catholic schools before entering the priesthood, being ordained in 1967. Over the course of his career, he served as a parochial vicar at several parishes and also taught at Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia. He became the pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Philadelphia in 1993 before being appointed to lead Saint Pius X in Broomall in 2000, a position he held until being named Pastor Emeritus in 2012.

• Reverend Hutchins was born on October 18, 1941.
• He was ordained as a priest on May 20, 1967.
• He served as Pastor at Saint Pius X Parish in Broomall from 2000 to 2012.
• Reverend Hutchins passed away on April 12, 2026.

What’s next

The funeral mass for Reverend Hutchins will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Saint Pius X Church in Broomall. The mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, with Reverend Charles Kennedy concelebrating and Monsignor Patrick Sweeney delivering the homily.