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Archbishop Edwin O’Brien on Cardinal Foley’s death
In his almost 50 years as priest and bishop Cardinal John Patrick Foley was totally and singularly dedicated to Christ and His Church. As editor of Philadelphia’s Catholic Standard and Times and later as President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications in the Vatican, the Cardinal’s professionalism and integrity was universally respected among his […]
Catholic Press Association president remembers Cardinal John Foley
All of us in Catholic media mourn the passing of our good friend, Cardinal John Foley. He was a bright, witty, humble man who served his Church faithfully and well in many capacities: Diocesan newspaper editor, officer of the Catholic Press Association and recipient of the St. Francis de Sales Award, long-time president of the […]
Pope Benedict XVI’s message to Archbishop Charles Chaput on the death of Cardinal John Foley
“Having learned with sadness of the death of Cardinal John Patrick Foley, grand master emeritus of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, I offer you my heartfelt condolences. As I recall with gratitude the late cardinal’s years of priestly ministry in his beloved archdiocese of Philadelphia, his distinguished service to the Holy […]
Archbishop Charles Chaput on Cardinal John Foley’s death
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal John Foley,” said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia. “Cardinal Foley was a man of great apostolic energy. Anyone who met him was immediately aware of his intense love for the Church and his zeal for communicating the Gospel. By the […]
Details about Cardinal Foley’s funeral
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Montgomery County) Schedule: 9:00 a.m.: Transfer of the Body in the main lobby of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Reception of the Body followed by Midmorning Prayer in the Chapel of Saint Martin of Tours. Following Midmorning Prayer Cardinal Foley’s […]
Cardinal John Patrick Foley dies at the age of 76
Cardinal John P. Foley, 76, a former editor of The Catholic Standard and Times who went on to become president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican and grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 11 at Villa St. Joseph, Darby. “I was […]
Treats for the Troops
During the month of November, students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington collected “Treats for the Troops.” Service Corps students boxed the treats to be sent to the U.S. Navy Special Forces deployed in Edinburgh, Afghanistan. Pictured from left to right are Brian Dulin, Thomas Funk, David McReynolds, Danielle Trodden, Carley Cantwell, Caitlyn Messina […]
Archbishop, bishops meet with Pope during Ad Limina visit
SS. Peter and Paul School to host a Philadelphia Eagle
SS Peter and Paul School, in West Chester, won the Grand Prize of Finish First With Milk, a contest sponsored by the NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60. The contest was created to teach students about the health benefits of drinking low-fat and fat-free milk. The students were elated when they learned that Eagles tight […]
Penny collection at St. Bede School aims to feed families
HOLLAND — In November, St. Bede students boarded buses weighed down with pennies in preparation for the annual Penny Weigh, which took place Nov. 18. For the fifth year, St. Bede’s students raised funds to help needy families in the area According to St. Bede’s principal, Margi Slomiany, “The kids have a lot of fun […]