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For Benedictine, football coaching about passing on mission, values too
Sister Lisa Maurer is a Benedictine nun who lives at the St. Scholastica Monastery on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She works at the Benedictine Health Center next to the monastery, serving senior members of the community. She prays, studies and ministers at local parishes.
Shula’s lifetime commitment to Catholic education, other causes honored
His legacy is established as one of the greatest NFL coaches who in the early 1970s twice led his team, the Miami Dolphins, to Super Bowl victories and in one case -- 1972 -- an unprecedented perfect winning season.
St. Joe’s Prep dismantles La Salle in Catholic League final
The Hawks did everything right in the 46-13 victory for the AAAA championship last weekend. Now it’s on to defending the Prep’s state championship in District 12 football action.
Dominant Archbishop Wood cruises past Ryan for AAA league title
The Vikings jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead before winning the Catholic League Championship for their division, 35-14. Since 2007, they have captured seven straight AAA titles, 39 consecutive division wins and 14 straight playoff victories.
Ryan football squad takes a big heart into title game as big underdog
Archbishop Ryan savored its hard-fought semifinal victory over Bonner-Prendergast last weekend. Now they're ready for Saturday's Catholic League AAA championship game against heavily favored Archbishop Wood.
Catholic League teams play in semis and finals this weekend
The football season is winding down, and CatholicPhilly.com sports columnist John Knebels reviews the matchups and offers his predictions on a slate of five playoff games Friday and Saturday.
Charitable hockey foundation gets top award from Neumann U
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation received the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Award from Neumann University Nov. 6. The award was presented in honor of the late Bishop Joseph McFadden.
It just takes one to win
The Catholic League boys’ soccer championship Oct. 28 came down to a penalty kick in the second overtime. Matt McWilliams nailed it for Archbishop Wood, besting Roman Catholic 1-0.
Ryan girls take Catholic League soccer title after perfect season
Not only did Archbishop Ryan top Archbishop Wood for the championship 3-0 Oct. 26, the Ragdolls allowed only one goal all season – in the semifinal game. It was Ryan goalie Jazmin Gonzalez’s 54th career shutout, a school record.
‘Live your life by faith,’ ESPN football analyst tells Catholic group
Football may be Herm Edwards' forte, but in a keynote address to Catholic school supporters in the Diocese of Sioux City, he talked about his Catholic faith and education.