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St. Paul teaches balance of humility, confidence
By Deacon Lou MalfaraSpecial to The CS&T As a manager of a large computer center, I was surrounded by very bright people. One such person was arrogant in dealing with clients and staff. I confronted him about his behavior, especially his demeaning attitude toward others. This behavior was not conducive to team work or to […]
St. Hubert creates space for art to inspire
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls is justly proud of its newly renovated art room, all bright and shiny and thoroughly up-to-date thanks to a recent capital campaign. There is new flooring, lighting and a ceramics facility with a kiln, as well as new counters, sinks, […]
Special ed students inspired to do their best
Archdiocesan schools of special education change the lives of students and their parentsBy Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Christina Bogdan, a mother of 10 children, didn’t know that her doctor had ordered genetic testing when she was pregnant with her seventh child, Andrew. The results indicated that her child might be born with Down syndrome. […]
Banners of Sacred Heart donated to schools
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T HAVERTOWN – A fundamental reason for supporting Catholic schools is to nurture the faith of Catholic children as they receive their education. This point is brought home by large banners of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which Children of the Father, a Havertown-based lay organization, is in the process […]
Retreat helps convey St. Paul’s message to youth
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T Picture Bucks County youths listening intently. They are hearing about the highlights of the life of a famous man that can serve as a role model. Those who work with them are also present, garnering ways they can help the young people follow in this illustrious figure’s footsteps. This […]
Cardinal leads prayers in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T Cardinal Justin Rigali led the 26th Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in West Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan. 18. There was a full house as the Cardinal stressed the need for the continuation of the dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]