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Wanted: Hispanic families that promote vocations
Between friendsMar Muñoz-Visoso Some time ago a bishop met with Hispanic groups in his diocese. They presented many concerns, including one from a married couple who asked him, “Bishop, please send us priests who understand us and will take care of us.” With a smile the bishop replied, “Of course. Give me your sons and […]
Se buscan: Familias hispanas que generen vocaciones
Entre amigosMar Muñoz-Visoso Hace algún tiempo un obispo se reunió con representantes de grupos hispanos de su diócesis. Entre las muchas inquie-tudes que le compartieron hubo un matrimonio que le dijo: «Señor obispo, por favor envíenos sacerdotes que cuiden de nosotros y nos entiendan». El obispo con una sonrisa respondió: «Por supuesto. Denme a sus […]
Addressing Men’s Spiritual Needs
By JIM GAUGER Special to The CS&T “Let us strengthen one another.” It is a simple phrase from Romans 14:19 that carries a powerful message. It is also the theme of the first Men’s Spirituality Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 7, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County. […]
New head coach maintains Roman’s basketball legacy
Sports ColumnistJohn Knebels One day soon, people will talk with Roman Catholic basketball coach Chris McNesby and not feel the need to ask what it’s been like inheriting the reins from a legend. Note from McNesby – no need to hurry. After taking over for former coach Dennis Seddon this season, McNesby realized that he […]
Young Hispanic Catholics join in Advent retreats
Youth of the kingdomMaría Reyes Warm wishes to the Hispanic youths and young adults of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and those who serve them in this new year! Approximately 40 high school youth from Our Lady of Hope, St. Hugh, St. Veronica, Incarnation of Our Lord and St. William parishes together with their group leaders, gathered […]
Our Lady of Grace rallies community for shut-ins
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PENNDEL – It was most definitely a day on, not a day off, on Jan. 19 in the gymnasium of Our Lady of Grace School, Penndel. There, a couple hundred volunteers marked Martin Luther King’s birthday by assembling meals for distribution to physically frail shut-ins by Aid for Friends […]
Jóvenes hispanos participan en un retiro de adviento
Jóvenes del reinoMaría Reyes ¡Calurosos saludos a los jóvenes, a los adultos jvenes de la arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, y a los que les sirven, en este nuevo año! El sábado 6 de diciembre del 2008, aproximadamente 40 jóvenes de las escuelas secundarias de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, San Hugo, Santa Verónica, Encarnación de Nuestro […]
St. Anastasia takes on Day of Service
By Ruth HeilSpecial to The CS&T NEWTOWN SQUARE – The cafeteria of St. Anastasia School was transformed into a sewing shop, card shop and sandwich shop as activities commemorated the Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. In the morning, prayers were stitched into brightly colored fabric to create pillowcases and quilts […]
Dedication makes West Oak Lane school special
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – The 30 kindergarten students at St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School in the city’s West Oak Lane section are high energy and eager. Walk into the orderly classroom and you will know that a Christ-centered education is being delivered here. The respectful young pupils sit on the floor mat […]
Young writer sees fiction published in national magazine
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Eleven-year-old Maura Avington is a budding writer with a promising future. She was the winner of American Girl magazine’s latest short story contest and had her story published in the January/February issue of the national magazine loved by many tweens. “I was really, really excited,” Maura said. “I was […]