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St. Joseph’s U presents education awards during Catholic Schools Week
Posted on January 16th, 2013As part of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27-Feb. 2), St. Joseph’s University’s Center for Catholic and Urban Education (CCEU) will host a lecture and inaugural awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Wolfington Teletorium of Mandeville Hall, beginning at 6:15 p.m.
One of the two leaders in education to be honored is Christine L. Healey, [...]
St. Anastasia Parish’s JV boys win Christmas tournament
Posted on January 16th, 2013Over the Christmas holidays, the CYO of St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, held its annual Christmas Basketball Tournament.
The parish’s junior varsity boys team won the tournament’s JV Boys bracket.
The team shown above includes: (bottom row from left) Christian Tate, Dominic Massi, Joey Keffer, Alden Mathes, Sean Lawley, George Troilo, Gavin Grande; (middle from left) Matteo Santoleri, Dan MacNeal, John Gordon, [...]
Art show at Malvern Retreat House offers special programs
Posted on January 16th, 2013Malvern Retreat House will host its Art Show 2013 event from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Admission is free and is open to the public on Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The show features original works of art by more than 100 professional artists in various [...]
Retreat offered for Catholic mothers, grandmothers in Chester County
Posted on January 16th, 2013All moms and grandmothers are invited to the Mom Heart of the Home Day at the 19th annual Chester County Day of Renewal on Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church, The Meehan Center, located at 10 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester.
The theme for the spiritual retreat day is [...]
Parish religious educators receive awards at Cathedral
Posted on January 9th, 2013
Archbishop Chaput congratulates Evelyne D. Belneau from Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, with the St. Charles Borromeo award recognizing her 25 years as a religious educator. Father John J. Ames, deputy secretary for catechetical formation in the Archdiocese, is at center.
Some of the more than 5,000 catechists who teach religious instruction to the Archdiocese [...]
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Posted on December 28th, 2012
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:10-12
Seminary Christmas Concert to air on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM 129 radio
Posted on December 22nd, 2012The St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 2012 Christmas Concert will air on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129 radio, on Christmas Eve (5:00 & 7:30 am, 2:00pm) and Christmas Day (1:30 am).
Bishop blesses Nativity scene near Philadelphia’s City Hall
Posted on December 20th, 2012
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia John J. McIntyre presided over the 16th annual blessing of the Nativity scene Dec. 19 at Love Park in Philadelphia.
The annual event was organized by the Christmas Creche Committee and sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus.
Students from St. Francis Xavier Parish Elementary [...]
SS. Philip and James’ 2nd graders stage Christmas play
Posted on December 19th, 2012
The second grade classes of SS. Philip and James School, Exton, performed “The Christmas Story” for their parents and the school community Dec. 13 and 14.
Accompanied by a choir and narrators, the cast told the story of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus. The story included how the angels appeared to the shepherds and [...]
Pope John Paul II High readies ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for spring show
Posted on December 14th, 2012Studio 38, the Drama Department of Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, will present “Beauty and the Beast” as its spring musical in March 2013.
The preparations for this major production began with student auditions in November. More than 150 students signed up to audition for singing, speaking and featured dancer roles. The combined [...]
