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In trial of priests, Msgr. Lynn defends actions, cites superiors’ roles
Msgr. William J. Lynn took the witness stand in his own defense May 23 and told jurors that “in my heart” he put the interests of children first as he handled allegations of sexual abuse by priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The former secretary for clergy of the Archdiocese faces two counts of endangering the welfare of children by recommending for assignment some priests accused of sexual misconduct with children.
Archdiocese celebrates ordination of six priests
Saturday, May 19 was a beautiful, sun-filled day. But even if there had been a roaring hurricane, it would have been a beautiful day inside the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. That’s because at that day and place six men, after years of study and discernment, received ordination to the priesthood at the […]
Students of new grade schools looking ahead
“It is an honor and a privilege to be the first principal of Mater Dei, and it is my hope that the partnership between St. Stanislaus, St. Rose of Lima and St. Maria Goretti parishes will create a strong, quality, faith-based educational program so that the powerful legacy of Catholic education will continue to serve our children for generations to come,” McCaughan said. Msgr. Joseph A. Tracy, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, said, “Keeping all current names in a new title was awkward, and we feel that the new name (Mater Dei) offers students, faculty and parishioners the chance to start off fresh under Mary’s mantle.”
Nearly 400 priests gather for convocation
For Msgr. Michael Magee, the two days spent in Hershey, Pa. with 380 other priests was a prayerful time, a learning experience and an all-too-rare chance for diocesan clergy to relax and enjoy one another’s company. The occasion, held May 14-16, was the second Convocation for Priests, scheduled in anticipation of a “Year of Faith,” […]
Calendar of events for July
Spiritual Novenas The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia will hold its regular Monday novena with Father Richard Kehoe, C.M., as principal homilist on July 2. He will preach on “Mary, Patroness of the United States.” On July 9 Father William Allegretto, C.M., will preach on “Our Lady of Mount Carmel”; on July 16 Father Michael […]
Our Lady of Calvary School receives $5,000 grant from Beneficial Bank
The Beneficial Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Beneficial Bank, awarded a $5,000 grant to Our Lady of Calvary School in Northeast Philadelphia for placing first in the Grades 4-8 category of The Beneficial Foundation School Challenge. Our Lady of Calvary School will use the grant to fund a new OLC Mission Control Initiative program, which […]
Neumann-Goretti squeaks by Bonner, 8-7, in semi-finals
When the All-Catholic baseball teams were announced, one might have thought there was a misprint. Or perhaps someone had simply pasted the same name twice in the same e-mail by mistake. Not so. Indeed, Neumann-Goretti junior Joe Kinee was named a first-teamer not once, but twice. He admitted that he expected to be selected as […]
Maziarz helps C-E win semi-final game
Blue collar. It’s not flashy, and it might sound sort of boring to those who prefer pomp and circumstance. But when it comes to athletics, few compliments rate higher than being compared to a worker who puts on a hardhat and gives an honest day’s work. “That’s definitely ‘Maz,’” said Conwell-Egan coach Sandy Hart. “Maz […]
Lady Patriots net 12th straight lacrosse title
What an amazing season it has been for two talented Philadelphia Catholic League lacrosse rivals, the Cardinal O’Hara Lady Lions and the Archbishop Carroll Lady Patriots. Over the past 12 years Archbishop Carroll has dominated in girls’ lacrosse. Carroll head coach Lorraine Beers took over the girls’ lacrosse program in 2000, and the team has […]
After slow start, La Salle tops the Prep, 8-7
It has been remarkable seasons for the St. Joseph’s Prep and La Salle College High School boys’ lacrosse teams. The two teams faced each other May 23 in the Philadelphia Catholic League championship game at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School. La Salle edged St. Joseph’s Prep, 8-7, to take the league championship. It did not look all […]