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February 2012 issue

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A couple turns to Retrouvaille to transform their troubled marriage

• Malvern Retreat House: A spiritual haven for 100 years

• Teaching children about genuine love

• Gospel guides mission abroad

Previous Issues:

January 2012 issue

January 2012

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Behind the cloister’s grille, joy and prayers mark the days of this Pink Sister.

• When Gen Y turns to Gen Life

• Kneeling at work

• I can’t be a saint — can I?

December 2011 issue

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In the cover story, local artists share how faith inspires their artwork

• A woman of hope is safe at home

• Keeping Christ in Christmas

• Finding God during Advent

November 2011 issue

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In the cover story, a family shares the blessings of a child with Down syndrome

• Through Mary to Jesus: two conversion stories

• Balancing work and play during the holidays

• How a Phillies player lives his faith

October 2011 issue

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In the cover story, faith knows no language barriers at St. Ann Parish in Phoenixville.

• Asking for Mary’s intercession

• What a movie about violent conflict teaches us about peace and compassion

•The dish on working together

September 2011 Issue

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Back in the 19th century St. John Bosco used juggling and magic tricks to attract children to his catechism classes. Jeff Braconnier is doing much the same thing, except his shtick is music.Jeff, who is the youth minister and children’s choir director at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media, casts a wider net as founder and director of the Catholic Community Choir.The choir attracts about 200 kids from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties for musicals, choir and lessons of the Catholic faith.

Not bad for a guy who is just 21 years old.

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  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
  • The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.The PECO building in Philadelphia lit up Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.

PECO building lights up for Catholic Charities Appeal

The PECO crown lights in Philadelphia blazed bright Feb. 12, 2012 with a message promoting the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.

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Its a parish tradition that traces all the way back to the Great Depression in the 1930s. At Our Lady of Consolation in the Tacony section of Philadelphia the weaving of palm into crosses and other intricate designs for Palm Sunday continues to this day. Shot by Catholic Standard and Times photographer Sarah Webb, the videos show the weaving of the palms for Palm Sunday 2009.

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Events in the Archdiocese

February/March events

Lenten concert

St. Hugh of Cluny Parish is hosting an inspirational lenten music concert “History of the Crucifixion” performed by Croatian singer Taci on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. This concert will be performed in English and Spanish. For more information, call 215-634-1800.

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