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No shame in mental illness
By Elizabeth FisherSpecial to The CS&T Most people don’t think of mental illness unless it screams from a headline, such as when a young man with a “history of mental illness” tries to kill a congresswoman in Tucson, Ariz., shoots 18 other people, killing six of them. Or, there’s a successful but troubled actor whose […]
Drought, supply, conflict drive prices
By Dennis SadowskiCatholic News Service WASHINGTON – Prices for basic foods such as sugar, cereals and edible oils were at or near record highs worldwide in February, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. The organization’s Food Price Index for February showed that prices – except for rice – are higher than they were […]
Flying carpet lands in North Wales
NORTH WALES — St. Rose of Lima School students will be performing “Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. March 4 and at 2 and 7 p.m. March 5. The musical, adapted from the Disney film “Aladdin,” is directed by Elizabeth Cascarelli. For more information and ticket prices visit the school’s web site www.srolnwales.com
St. Denis wins Neumann-Goretti tournament
St. Denis School’s seventh and eighth grade boys varsity team, coached by Michael Clinton, Bill Clinton and Matt DiGirolamo, recently captured the championship in the St. John Neumann-St. Maria Goretti tournament.
Vatican condemns murder of Pakistani minister for minorities
By Sara Angle, Catholic News Service Click here to see a video of Bhatti speaking about his stance against Pakistan’s blasphemy law and his faith in Jesus Christ. Editor’s note: The Feb. 17 issue of the CS&T included a story written when Shabaz Bhatti visited Ottawa Feb. 7. In it Pakistan’s minister for minorities said […]
Women’s Day event slated for Ukraininan Catholics
PHILADELPHIA — the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, and the Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God will sponsor a special Women’s Day event March 26 which will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Immaculate Conception […]
And the “oscar” goes to…
QUAKERTOWN – The gym of St. Isidore School was transformed Feb. 12 for the Daddy/Daughter Dance. This year’s theme was “A Night In Hollywood” – complete with paparazzi, red carpet, and statues for all the winners. A mother/son mixer will be held at the school March 6.
In West Chester: sharing and caring for the community
WEST CHESTER — “Share the Warmth” community service project was recently completed by the SS. Simon and Jude School Student Council and PeacePals Committee. Students encouraged everyone in the school to bring in gently used hats, scarves, and gloves and they donated them to the St. Agnes Day Room in the Borough of West Chester. […]
Neumann-Goretti making history
3rd straight undefeated seasonJohn KnebelsSports Columnist SS. Neumann-Goretti’s basketball team has come and been replaced by … nobody. And since all but one of their standout players are underclassmen, one gets the distinct feeling that the Saints won’t be replaced by anyone else anytime soon. Despite clanking free throw after free throw to keep its […]
Cardinal John Foley retires in Philadelphia
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer DARBY – Cardinal John P. Foley, 75, is retiring and resigning from his post as grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in Rome. The former editor of The Catholic Standard & Times and former president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications suffers […]