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Father Groeschel apologizes after rebuke for comments on sexual abuse
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Father Benedict Groeschel, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal who has long been a popular speaker and television personality, apologized Aug. 30 for interview comments he made that were published online two days earlier, saying that "in a lot of cases" the victim of child sexual abuse is "the seducer." Father Groeschel also had said priests who have committed abuse just one time should not go to jail.
First day of school for students with disabilities
Sr. Margaret Fleming IHM, principal, along with Jacqueline Coccia, Superintendent of Elementary Schools, and H. Edward Hanway, Chairman of the Faith in the Future Foundation, greeted students as they arrive for their first day of school on Sept. 5 at St Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments and Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf which are locate at 4251 L St., Philadelphia. The 2012-2013 school year marks the 100th anniversary of Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf.
‘Humble, faith-filled’ Deacon Kruckenberger, of Hatboro parish, dies
Deacon William F. Kruckenberger, 75, a permanent deacon formerly assigned to St. John Bosco Parish in Hatboro, died Aug. 27. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late William and Katharine (Blum) Kruckenberger, he was married to the former Kathleen Cooper for 54 years. Originally from St. Bernard Parish in Philadelphia, he was a graduate […]
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 […]