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Innovative Catholic high school opens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s newest and most innovative Catholic high school, Cristo Rey (Christ the King) Philadelphia, received a formal baptism through an Aug. 31 Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by Archbishop Chaput at Our Lady of Hope Church on North Broad Street. The parish’s former school now houses Cristo Rey. What sets it apart from any […]
Clergy assignment changes announced
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted: RETIREMENT Reverend Donato P. Silveri, while remaining as the Catholic Chaplain at Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center with continued residence at St. Joseph Parish, Spring City, effective September 1, 2012 PASTORS Reverend Leo P. Oswald, from Parochial Vicar, St. […]
Why are workers losing ground? For one, it’s the economy
James Carville coined the phrase in the 1992 election year, “It’s the economy, stupid,” and like microphone feedback the mantra has just gotten louder and stronger with the passage of two decades. In his Labor Day message (English | Spanish), Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, Bishop of Stockton and chairman of the Committee on Domestic Development […]
Archbishop Chaput blesses new Cristo Rey School
Archbishop Charles Chaput opened the school year of the new Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School at 5200 N. Broad St. on Aug. 30, with Mass followed by a blessing of the school entrance where students lined the path. Cristo Rey Schools offer a unique curriculum that combines academics, extracurricular activities, and corporate work experience to […]
Courts urged not to dismiss Catholic lawsuits against HHS mandate
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a dozen courts around the country, attorneys representing more than 40 Catholic dioceses or institutions have filed briefs arguing against the federal government’s call to dismiss lawsuits against its contraceptive mandate. The Catholic entities are seeking to overturn a requirement that most religious employers provide contraceptives and sterilization to their employees. […]
GOP convention speakers reflect new importance of Hispanic electorate
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) — With the Hispanic electorate expected to be a pivotal voting bloc in this year’s presidential election, the list of speakers at the Republican National Convention in Tampa reflects that reality. At least five of the scheduled GOP speakers at the Aug. 27-30 convention in Tampa represent new faces of […]
Divine Worship Office offers full slate of workshops
The archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship announces its schedule for training and workshops for 2012-2013. Sessions for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion will be held on numerous dates in the fall and spring at locations throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Also offered are workshops for lectors, altar servers and Spanish-speaking liturgical musicians, and information sessions […]
Archbishop Chaput to bless new Mater Dei School
Mater Dei Catholic School, Lansdale, celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Sept. 6 with a visit by Archbishop Charles Chaput. After students arrive by 8:45 a.m., the Archbishop will lead a prayer liturgy at 9:15 at St. Stanislaus Church, Lansdale. Afterward he will lead a procession to the new school and bless it. A school open […]
Corpus Christi Parish hosts leadership conference
A few spaces remain for Corpus Christi Parish’s fifth Leadership Conference Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The free annual conference trains lay people on leadership skills for parish organizations. This year’s theme is “Catholic Leadership in Your Life: A seminar for all walks of life!” Joan Rosenhauer, an executive of Catholic […]
Sister Mary Pasquilina Scannapieco, I.H.M.
Sister Mary Pasquilina Scannapieco, I.H.M., formerly Maria Rose Scannapieco, died in Camilla Hall Nursing Home Aug. 20. She was 93 and in the 75th year of her religious life. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary from Transfiguration Parish in Philadelphia July 5, 1937 and professed first vows […]