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Vatican to cooperate in investigation of monsignor arrested for fraud
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An Italian monsignor, already suspended from his Vatican accounting job while under investigation for money laundering, was arrested June 28 on charges of fraud, corruption and slander in a separate case. Msgr. Nunzio Scarano was head of the analytical accounting service at the Vatican office that oversees Vatican property and investments.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective July 1, 2013: PAROCHIAL VICAR Right Reverend Ronald J. Rossi, O.Praem., to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saints Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester RESIDENCE Reverend Joseph A. Amalfitano, Pastor Emeritus, Immaculate Conception Parish, Marcus Hook, to […]
Catholic League baseball squad feels pinch from absentees
So much for looking forward to the Carpenter Cup Classic. In the first round on June 17 at South Philadelphia’s Richie Ashburn Field, the CL dropped an 8-3 decision to the Suburban One National/Continental League. The contest started ugly, with two errors leading to three runs. It didn’t get much better, as SONC doubled the […]
At 50 years old, Christ the King Parish proud of much, including its school
When Father James Callahan celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for his parish, Christ the King, in the Morrell Park section of Philadelphia on June 23, it was on the exact date that the very first Mass was celebrated by Father Arthur Woods, the founding pastor. Today its 36 different programs and groups provide ministry from the cradle to the grave and all stops in between.
Archbishop calls immigration reform debate a ‘defining moment’ for U.S.
DENVER (CNS) -- The nation's heated debate over immigration reform this summer is "a defining historical moment for America" and "a moment for national renewal" Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez told hundreds of attendees at the closing keynote address of the Catholic Media Conference June 21 in Denver.
Guantanamo Bay prison poses moral dilemma for White House
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A growing chorus of voices — from international human rights groups to grass-roots faith-based activists — are pushing President Barack Obama to finally make good on his pledge to close the military-run prison at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. The bottom line for the organizations is that the basic human […]
For kids’ sake, 2 merging city parishes run summer program together
Vacation Bible Schools are always fun. Take the group of 25 or so children attending Bible School at the former Our Lady of Consolation School in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia June 24-28. What was different about this particular Vacation Bible School is it was jointly run by two parishes – Our Lady of Consolation and St. Leo the Great. The two are set to merge at OLC July 1, part of a large wave of mergers in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Planners in both parishes were surprised how smoothly it was going.
St. Gabriel’s sees record 142 graduates receive diploma, tech certification
With 142 young men graduating with a diploma and career technical education certificate, St. Gabriel’s System is marking the most graduates since 1985. Officials attribute the rise to the tracking of court-adjudicated young men and boys who have completed the residential program at St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon and to the investments made in a night school, which gives students more options to further their education.
St. John’s Hospice marks 50 years of serving the homeless with gala
St. John’s Hospice, which opened its doors Sept. 7, 1963 to serve the needs of homeless and hungry men in the city of Philadelphia, will celebrate 50 years of service with an anniversary gala to raise funds in support of its mission.
Work, decent wages give people dignity, help families, says bishop
WASHINGTON (CNS) — On the 75th anniversary of the creation of a federal minimum wage, Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., addressed a Senate hearing June 25 about the importance of fair wages and the dignity of work. He said, “The new bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, recently remarked that work ‘fills us with […]