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Archbishop Chaput discusses plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
While Archbishop Charles Chaput has dealt with various challenges over the past nine months in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in recent weeks he has experienced a few pleasant surprises. One of those surprises happened when he learned that Pope Benedict XVI had chosen Philadelphia as the site of the World Meeting of Families in 2015, […]
Archbishop Chaput announces permanent deacon appointments
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 18, 2012: NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Michael L. Cibenko, to St. Ignatius Parish, Yardley Deacon John P. Donnelly, to St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill Deacon George S. Harmansky, to St. Aloysius Parish, Pottstown Deacon John A. Hasson, to […]
Astronomy students watch Venus transit at Vatican Observatory
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An international group of astronomy students watched Venus’ passage across the face of the sun from the roof of the papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo. “It was a special thrill to be able to see it from the pope’s palace,” said Giannina Dalle Mese Zavala, a student from Mexico. “We […]
Philadelphia Archdiocese to host 2015 meeting that Pope may attend
MILAN (CNS) — When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosts the United States’ first World Meeting of Families in 2015, it will need to be a significantly smaller affair than the enormous gatherings seen since its inception in 1994, said the city’s Archbishop. It is only with a reduced number of participants that “we could manage […]
Assumption B.V.M. student wins certificate for July 4th cover design
Brandon Rudolph, center, an eighth grader at Assumption B.V.M. School in Feasterville, shares a congratulatory moment after being named the runner-up in the Lower Southampton July 4th Parade Book cover design contest. Pictured with him are Parade Committee Co-chairpersons Ed Shannon, left, and Bob DiBenedetto, right, both also of Feasterville. The parade book will be […]
National Catholic Charismatic Conference draws 2,500 participants to Philadelphia
At the Last Supper St. John tells us, Jesus promised His followers the Father would give them another Advocate, the Spirit of truth. That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost. On June 1-3, approximately 2,500 Catholic women and men from around the country who accept this promise with their whole minds, body and soul, as the […]
Merion Mercy Academy’s Varsity 4 wins nationals and heads to Henley
Merion Mercy Academy’s Varsity 4 won the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s national championship for the second straight year, fighting off Mainland High of New Jersey by 2.5 seconds to win last Saturday on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, N.J. The Varsity 4 is composed of seniors Elissa Jensen and Emily Buongiorno, junior Giovanna Crozier-Fitzgerald, […]
13 permanent deacons ordained for Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The June 2 ordination ceremony for Philadelphia’s newest permanent deacons was strikingly similar to the May 19 ordination ceremony for its newest priests. One noticeable difference was that the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was much more crowded for the deacons, which is reasonable because there were 13 new deacons as opposed to […]
Four parishes in Phoenixville will merge into two
Archbishop Charles Chaput has accepted the Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee’s recommendations to merge the four Catholic parishes of Phoenixville, Chester County, into two. The announcement was made Sunday, June 3 and read in the affected churches at weekend Masses. Holy Trinity Parish, founded in 1903 to serve Polish Catholics, will merge with St. Mary of the […]
St. Hubert High School community gathers to show support for school choice
Students, teachers and administrators from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls gathered on the steps of the school June 1 to support the immediate proposal and passage of School Choice legislation, including school vouchers and expanded Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). The community of St. Hubert’s was joined by Rep. Kevin Boyle, from the […]