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Donald Parsons, supporter of Catholic education, dies at 87
Donald F. Parsons of West Chester, founder of Communications Test Design, died Jan. 7 at age 87. Parsons was born in Halethorpe, Md., on Jan. 31, 1925 and grew up in West Philadelphia. He served in the Navy during World War II and then worked for 28 years with the AT&T Western Electric Co. He […]
St. Veronica Parish to welcome St. Hugh parishioners in merger
As the latest step in the ongoing archdiocesan strategic planning, Lower Northeast Philadelphia’s St. Hugh of Cluny Parish will close and merge with St. Veronica to form a new parish, keeping the St. Veronica name. The announcement was made at all Masses at the parishes Jan. 12-13. The merger is effective Jan. 27. St. Hugh […]
Partnerships key to Haiti’s recovery 3 years after earthquake
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Soon after a monstrous earthquake devastated much of Haiti three years ago, the mantra among Haitian government leaders and a good share of relief and development agencies was “build back Haiti better.” It was somewhat catchy, of course, and certainly demonstrative of the resiliency of a country battered all too often by […]
Cardinal Dolan urges NY governor to rethink support for ‘radical’ abortion bill
NEW YORK (CNS) -- A New York measure that would prevent state regulations on abortion is a "radical" bill in a state where the abortion rate is already "double the national average," New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told Gov. Andrew Cuomo Jan. 9. The cardinal made the comments in a letter to the governor after Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address, which opens the legislative session.
Bishop McFadden issues report on Catholic college ‘Ex Corde’ review
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During the past decade, U.S. Catholic college presidents and local bishops have experienced greater collaboration, according to a review of the Vatican document that clarified the relationship between these leaders. The bishops and college leaders gave a 10-year review of “The Application of ‘Ex Corde Ecclesiae’ for the United States,” a document […]
Ethics part of all courses in Catholic University’s new business school
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic University of America in Washington is spinning off its current economics and business curriculum from its School of Arts and Sciences and fashioning a new business school with the idea of infusing ethics into all course offerings. In 2014, graduates will receive their degrees from the new School of Business […]
Father Stephen Dougherty, beloved seminary professor, dies at 65
Father Stephen J. Dougherty, 65, a faculty member of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and long-time resident at St. Margaret Parish, Narberth, died Jan. 5. His studies for the priesthood were very nearly ended when during a rural camping trip his automobile was struck by a train at an unmarked railroad crossing. Although the accident would have life-long medical consequences he was ordained on schedule May 19, 1973 by Cardinal John Krol at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.
Same-sex attraction: Catholic teaching and ministry
Although more people today know someone living with same-sex attraction, our idea of what the Church actually believes about it, and about them, is often confused by false assumptions and misunderstandings. Learn about this topic in the presentation “Same-Sex Attraction: What Does the Catholic Church Teach and How Does It Minister to Those Affected?” to […]
St. Anselm Parish to hold 5K race benefiting youth ministries
St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia will host the inaugural “19154 5K Race” beginning and ending at the church on Saturday, Feb. 2. The kids’ fun run begins at 9 a.m., 5K race at 9:15 and a one-mile walk also at 9:15. The course will take runners through the Parkwood Manor neighborhood and Torrey Woods. […]
Parish religious educators receive awards at Cathedral
Some of the more than 5,000 catechists who teach religious instruction to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 50,000 children enrolled in Parish Religious Education Programs (PREP) were honored by Archbishop Charles Chaput during a liturgy Jan. 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The Archbishop presented awards to 220 catechists marking […]