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St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, 2nd largest in archdiocese, dedicates new church

The people of St. Joseph parish pray joyfully in their new church.Posted on June 17th, 2013

St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Chester County, dedicated its new church on Saturday, June 15 at 460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. The celebration was the culmination of planning for future parish and enrollment that began in 2007.
The Rite of Solemn Dedication was celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. Approximately 1,200 parishioners, priests, community officials and those involved with building the church were in attendance.

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Adding St. Joseph’s name to Mass texts, popes share their devotion

Posted on June 18th, 2013

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have a special devotion to St. Joseph and have assured that devotion regularly will be shared at Mass by Catholics around the world.

The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments said Pope Francis confirmed a decision originally made by Pope Benedict to include St. Joseph permanently in the eucharistic prayers used at most Masses in the Latin rite.

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Irish Bishop chides Obama for echoing ‘Protestant/Catholic caricature’

Posted on June 18th, 2013

DUBLIN (CNS) — A bishop in Northern Ireland accused President Barack Obama of a “hackneyed” analysis of the political situation in the region.

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Sophia DiCamillo (at center in gown) is joined by her parents, brothers, sisters and their spouses at Bishop McDevitt High School's graduation ceremonies June 5. The youngest of six children, Sophia is the fourth in her family to give the valedictory speech at her school.

Bishop McDevitt grad last of a long line of high-achieving siblings

Posted on June 13th, 2013

There had to be a bit of déjà vu for Mike and Mary DiCamillo and their family when Sophia, the youngest of their six children, stepped up to the podium on June 5 at Arcadia University as valedictorian for the Bishop McDevitt High School, Class of 2013, commencement exercises.

She is the fourth member of the family to be McDevitt’s valedictorian.

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    Making family memories this summer

    Posted on June 14th, 2013

    Monica and Bill Dodds

    I’m not surprised that this summer is bringing back many memories of times when our three children were younger. This is the first one since their mom, my wife Monica, died last winter.

    What surprises me, but shouldn’t, was how wise she was about making family memories. She was the one who realized how precious and fleeting these moments become, and how important it is to spend time together and take advantage of each summer.

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    Report says ‘witch hunt’ tactics hurting CCHD’s outreach to poor

    Posted on June 17th, 2013

    WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the U.S. bishops’ domestic anti-poverty arm, should “resist efforts that isolate Catholic-funded organizations from effective coalitions that are improving the lives of low-income citizens,” according to a new report examining threats to CCHD’s funding.

    The report is titled “Be Not Afraid?: Guilt by Association, Catholic McCarthyism and Growing Threats to the U.S. Bishops’ Anti-Poverty Mission.”

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    Pope Francis greets a Harley-Davidson biker as he meets with pilgrims who have  disabilities following Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 16. The Year of Faith Mass concluded a weekend of events calling attention to care for the aged, the sick, the unborn and those with disabilities. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

    Harley Davidson riders rumble into the Vatican

    Posted on June 17th, 2013

    Some 35,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles arrived in Rome last week to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the American motorcycle maker’s founding.

    There was room for faith among the rumbling engines, leather jackets and elaborate tattoos. Events began early in the morning of June 14 with Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of the Vatican Basilica, saying Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for 2,000 of the participants.

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    • Fr. Brian Kean and Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, sprinkle the people of the church as a sign of repentance and as a reminder of their baptism.Fr. Brian Kean and Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, sprinkle the people of the church as a sign of repentance and as a reminder of their baptism.
    • Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, sprinkles the people and church as a sign of repentance and as a reminder of their baptism and to purify the walls of the new church.Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, sprinkles the people and church as a sign of repentance and as a reminder of their baptism and to purify the walls of the new church.
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    • Archbisohp Charles Chaput places relics of Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton, Saint John Neumann, Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Patrick, and Saint Peregrine beneath the altar which is then sealed.Archbisohp Charles Chaput places relics of Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton, Saint John Neumann, Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Patrick, and Saint Peregrine beneath the altar which is then sealed.
    • Archbishop Charles Chaput anoints the altar with sacred chrism which makes the altar a symbol of Christ.Archbishop Charles Chaput anoints the altar with sacred chrism which makes the altar a symbol of Christ.
    • Incense is burned on the altar to signify that Christ's sacrifice, there perpetuated in mystery, ascends to God as an odor of sweetness and also to signify that the people's prayers rise up pleasing and acceptable, reaching the throne of God (Rev 8:3-4).Incense is burned on the altar to signify that Christ's sacrifice, there perpetuated in mystery, ascends to God as an odor of sweetness and also to signify that the people's prayers rise up pleasing and acceptable, reaching the throne of God (Rev 8:3-4).
    • The altar is covered in preparation for the fist celebration of the Eucharist in the new church.The altar is covered in preparation for the fist celebration of the Eucharist in the new church.
    • Parishiners come forward with candles for the altar which will be lit to show that Christ brightness shines out in the Church and through it in the whole human family.Parishiners come forward with candles for the altar which will be lit to show that Christ brightness shines out in the Church and through it in the whole human family.
    • The lighting of the altar is follwed by the lighting of the church which reminds us that Christ is "a light to enlighten the nations" (Luke 2:32).The lighting of the altar is follwed by the lighting of the church which reminds us that Christ is "a light to enlighten the nations" (Luke 2:32).
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    • The people of St. Joseph parish pray joyfully in their new church.The people of St. Joseph parish pray joyfully in their new church.
    • Archbishop Charles Chaput puts away Eucharist in the tabernacle for the first time at the new parish.Archbishop Charles Chaput puts away Eucharist in the tabernacle for the first time at the new parish.
    • Parishiners appluad for all the hard work that has gone in to creating their beautiful new church.Parishiners appluad for all the hard work that has gone in to creating their beautiful new church.
    • Knights of Columbus lead the recessional after the beautiful dedication of the new church of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Chester County.Knights of Columbus lead the recessional after the beautiful dedication of the new church of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Chester County.
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    • Representitves from Casaccio Yu Architects hand over the plans for the church to Archbishop Charles Chaput.Representitves from Casaccio Yu Architects hand over the plans for the church to Archbishop Charles Chaput.
    • Msgr. Joseph McLonne, pastor, along with Archbishop Charles Chaput open the doors to the new church for the people to enter.Msgr. Joseph McLonne, pastor, along with Archbishop Charles Chaput open the doors to the new church for the people to enter.
    • Parishioners fill the new church for the first time.Parishioners fill the new church for the first time.
    • Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, and Fr. Brian Kean incense the church during the dedication of the new church.Msgr. Joseph McLoone, pastor, and Fr. Brian Kean incense the church during the dedication of the new church.

    St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, 2nd largest in archdiocese, dedicates new church

    St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Chester County, dedicated its new church on Saturday, June 15 at 460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. The celebration was the culmination of planning for future parish and enrollment that began in 2007.
    The Rite of Solemn Dedication was celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. Approximately 1,200 parishioners, priests, community officials and those involved with building the church were in attendance.

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