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At 50, St. Hilary’s still a welcoming parish in Rydal
Archbishop John Krol must have been in a theological mood in 1962. Three of the five parishes established that year were named for doctors of the Church. St. Hilary of Poitiers in Rydal, which is named for a 4th century theologian, was among them. It was founded on June 6th out of territory taken from […]
Federal judges in Nebraska, D.C. dismiss lawsuits against HHS mandate
Two federal judges have dismissed lawsuits against the Department of Health and Human Services’ mandated contraceptive coverage under the new health reform law. U.S. District Court Judge Warren K. Urbom ruled July 17 in Nebraska that seven states and various other individuals and groups that filed suit in February against the mandate had failed to […]
Denver prelates offer prayers after Colorado shootings
DENVER (CNS) — Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver and his auxiliary, Bishop James D. Conley, offered prayers and support to the victims, survivors and the community after a gunman killed at least a dozen people and wounded dozens more during a July 20 midnight screening of the movie “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora. […]
Faith guides Maryland swimmer, youngest on US Olympic team, in quest for gold
BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) — When teenage swimming sensation Katie Ledecky slices through the water during the 800-meter freestyle race at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she may not be able to hear the roaring cheers of adoring fans back home, but she’s convinced they will be with her in spirit. “Everybody has been so […]
Brazilian beach volleyball player says Catholic school taught values
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — In the Catholic classroom, the beach volleyball player learned the value of discipline and humility. Olympian Maria Elisa Antonelli, 28, credits her Salesian education as teaching her valuable lessons and recognizing her potential. “I received some very good lessons about life, and I learned how to be a professional player […]
Mississippi abortion clinic stays open; Indy abortion law overturned
JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) — A federal judge allowed Mississippi’s only abortion clinic to remain open while it continued to work toward compliance with a new state law permitting only certain doctors to perform abortions there. District Court Judge Daniel P. Jordan III of Jackson partially lifted the injunction on a law that had been scheduled […]
Archdiocese welcomes not one, but two new superintendents of schools
The one shall become two. Former archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools Mary Rochford, who retired at the end of the school term in June, is succeeded by two women in a position that splits the responsibilities Rochford held. Dr. Carol A. Cary is the new Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Jacqueline P. Coccia is the new Superintendent of Elementary Schools, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) announced July 19.
Friends reflect on Bishop-elect Nelson Perez before his ordination July 25
When Felicia Navarro thinks of Bishop-elect Nelson J. Perez, she feels a sense of irony. Navarro felt called by God to leave her hometown in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, on Long Island in New York, two years ago to become the director of religious education (DRE) at St. Cecilia Parish in Coatesville, Chester County. […]
Catholic family conference coming to region this month
The 2012 East Coast Catholic Family Conference is coming to Trenton, N.J., Saturday, July 28. Titled “Embrace the Family of God,” the all-day Catholic event at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton will feature devotions such as the rosary, confessions, the Divine Mercy chaplet, eucharistic adoration and procession, as well as Mass celebrated by Trenton Bishop David […]
Former coach arrested for allegedly making false claims of sex abuse against other coaches
A former lacrosse coach at Lansdale Catholic High School was arrested July 17 in Montgomery County for allegedly sending false claims of sexual abuse by coaches at the school in anonymous emails to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Timothy Udinski, who last coached boys’ lacrosse at Lansdale Catholic in the 2010-2011 season, was charged with harassment and stalking by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.