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On Assumption, pope says Mary is with God, listening to prayers
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Assumed into heaven, Mary is with God and is ready to listen and respond to cries for help, Pope Benedict XVI said. Joining God in heaven, Mary “does not draw away from us, does not go to an unknown galaxy,” but becomes “even closer to each one of us,” the […]
New deans among more clergy assignments
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., announces the following appointments, effective August 20, 2012: DEANS Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine, Dean, Deanery 3 Reverend Joseph J. Kelley, Pastor, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, Dean, Deanery 8 PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR Reverend John E. Donia, to Parochial Administrator, Holy Name of Jesus […]
John J. Madison
Feb. 29, 1916 - Aug. 15, 1987 On the 25th anniversary of his entrance into eternity on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the life and memory of John J. Madison is lovingly recalled with the utmost gratitude to Almighty God! His life was one of intimate union with the Passion of Christ through his devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Faithfully living his vocation as a husband and father, John loved his wife ANNE with "a love without measure" and was devoted to his children, JOHN, BARRY, DENNIS, KEVIN, MARIE THERESE, and CHRISTOPHER! He was an authentic Catholic gentleman, despite his human weakness, and he genuinely loved Christ and His Church. The lives of all who knew him were enriched and the world is a better place because of him! We shall never see his like again. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Lovingly missed by his 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well.
Archdiocese looks to ease cash crunch by selling properties
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Aug. 13 the planned sale of select real estate holdings, on a case-by-case basis, to address its operating deficit in the current fiscal year. A deficit of at least $6 million is expected even before any extraordinary costs may be incurred. Properties included are the previously announced sale of the […]
Newman Center helps college students share Catholic faith
College is a time of change and transformation. It is also a time when many students rediscover and deepen their faith. Pam Putnam came to the University of Pennsylvania from Crescent City, Nevada. She found herself stressed and at times overwhelmed by the pressures of college life. “I had a pretty difficult semester. It felt […]
Drought taking its toll on farmers, consumers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hopes to get a farm bill passed before Congress went on its summer recess dried up faster than the Midwest’s cornfields. The House, though, did pass legislation to help drought-stricken ranchers get through a season in which corn has been plowed under and the second major crop, soybeans, has been taking a […]
Vatican assessment discussed behind closed doors at LCWR assembly
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Security was tight outside the doors of the ballroom at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis; no one was allowed in without the right color badge. Behind the closed doors women religious representing the majority of U.S. women’s congregations met several times during their Aug. 7-10 annual assembly to discuss their […]
Challenges to marriage, religious liberty among Knights’ top concerns
ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) — Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson called the number of attendees at the Knights of Columbus 130th supreme convention in Anaheim “a testament to the growth and development” of the international fraternal organization. More than 2,000 Knights from around the world — many of them with their wives and children — along […]
Church rejects same-sex marriage but won’t tolerate hate, bishop says
SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) — The Catholic Church opposes legalizing same-sex marriage but at the same time the church “has no tolerance for the misuse” of the issue “to incite hostility toward homosexuals,” said Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane. He made the comments in an Aug. 3 letter to Catholics of the diocese accompanied by […]
Pro-life directors prepare for challenges, celebrate achievements
ORANGE, Calif. (CNS) — Pro-lifers must be joyful in the work they do, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. “This is a beautiful time for us to gather and get energized for a difficult year ahead,” he said as he began his homily at Mass Aug. 6 […]