Features
Learning to live after the loss of a child
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T YARDLEY – The sanctuary at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in Yardley was a place of healing Monday evening. Nearly 60 families, all of which lost a child, pre-registered for this Mass of remembrance and healing. At the second annual Mass, grieving parents and other relatives were able to […]
Dentist puts lessons for success in book
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer What can a dentist teach you about business success? A lot, according to Dr. Joseph Capista, a nationally renowned cosmetic dentist who shares his insights gleaned from three decades of experience in his new book, “What Can a Dentist Teach You about Business, Life and Success? Discover Secrets to […]
Is Christ our King?
From our VicarMsgr. Hugh J. Shields In this past month or two I have attended both national and local meetings where the challenges, achievements, failures, hopes and statistics of our Hispanic community have been discussed in the wider context of the American Catholic Church, the U.S.A. at large, and even in terms of the impact […]
¿Es Cristo nuestro Rey?
De nuestro vicarioMons. Hugh J. Shields Durante los dos meses pasados yo he participado en reuniones locales y nacionales donde los retos, logros, fallas, esperanzas y estadísticas de nuestra comunidad hispana han sido considerados en el contexto más amplio de nuestra Iglesia católica estadounidense, los Estados Unidos en su totalidad, y aún en términos del […]
More than 1,300 gather for Catholic Life Congress
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T RADNOR – “Disciples on the Journey” was the theme as catechists, teachers and parishioners came together for Catholic Life Congress held Nov. 8 at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. “First of all, we are disciples of the Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, and Son of Mary,” Auxiliary […]
This mom is an Irish Potato candy maven
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Some might be surprised to learn that the Irish Potato candy, often savored during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, is actually a Philadelphia invention, not an Irish one. And Jodi Boylan, the owner of Emerald Confections retail store in the Somerton section of Philadelphia, is a leading seller of the […]
Catholic Life Congress: A first-person account
By Reinaldo PachecoSpecial to the CS&T I had the opportunity to participate in the Catholic Life Congress Saturday, Nov. 8 at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. Upon arrival at the congress, the staff of the Office of Vicar for Hispanic Catholics gave us a warm welcome, handed out materials and sent us on to […]
Mis impresiones sobre el Congreso de Vida Católica 2008
Por Reinaldo PachecoRedacción del CS&T El sábado, 8 de noviembre del corriente tuve la oportunidad de participar en el Congreso de Vida Católica, ofrecido por la Arqui-diócesis de Filadelfia, que se llevo a cabo en la Escuela Superior Arzobispo Carroll en Radnor. Al llegar al congreso, el perso-nal de la Oficina del Vicario para Católicos […]
Play time in Chester
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer CHESTER – “Cut that ribbon.” That was the chant of the happy children of Drexel Neumann Academy as they not-so-patiently waited for the unveiling of their new, $100,000 playground and basketball court. And when the ribbon was finally cut, the youngsters quickly abandoned the balloons they were holding and […]
Archdiocese begins program for parish business managers
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer The archdiocesan Office for Temporal Services has announced its first comprehensive business management program for all parish business managers. “We want to ensure that everyone in the parish sees and understands that the role of the parish business manager is a distinct ministerial role,” said Anita Guzzardi, the deputy […]