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Cheltenham school event thanks teachers, raises money
Current and former students of Presentation B.V.M. School in Cheltenham donated $1 to buy a "Thank a Teacher Apple." Each paper red apple thanks teachers past and present and helps fund the school library.
Sent far from Philadelphia, Bishop Bevard loves his Caribbean flock
Bishop Herbert Bevard, a former priest of the archdiocese from Chester County and now bishop in the Virgin Islands, spoke last week in Philadelphia about the church of that sunny clime in which he now ministers.
Bryn Mawr parish hosts 2-day garage sale
St. John Neumann Parish is holding its annual garage sale Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Professor to speak on women and men collaborating in Catholic Church
Trinitarian Sister Sara Butler will speak Tuesday, April 8 on “Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church” as part of the Archbishop’s Lecture Series. The talk begins at 7 p.m. in Vianney Hall at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood.
Conwell-Egan teams up with Holy Family U in latest education pact
Conwell-Egan High School in Fairless Hills is the latest of four archdiocesan high schools to enter a partnership with Holy Family University. High school students will earn college credits for courses and see a smoother path for admission, while faculty and staff will enjoy continuing education opportunities.
King of Prussia school aided by AOH for food drive
The local Ancient Order of Hibernians helped Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia in early April to retrieve the canned goods donated by the community and collected by the school's students.
Shanahan High School forensics team goes far at states
Fourteen members of the Bishop Shanahan public speaking team finished among the best in Pennsylvania during a competition last month. Two students were named state champions.
Jesus can raise everyone from the tomb of a dead, tired soul, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Come out from the dark cave of pride, sin and death and into the light of a new life with Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis confirms continuing existence of Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, accepting the recommendations of his international Council of Cardinals and other advisory groups, has decided the Vatican bank will continue to exist and has approved a plan to increase its transparency and accountability.
Hundreds of North Carolina parents object to school’s assembly on sexuality
UPDATED -- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- The presentation March 21 by Dominican Sister Jane Dominic Laurel of Nashville, Tenn., titled "Masculinity and Femininity: Difference and Gift," drew the ire of many students and parents. She has since cancelled future speeches and taken a sabbatical from teaching.