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SS. Simon and Jude Parish concludes 50th anniversary celebration
By Lou Baldwin When then-Archbishop John Krol founded the first parish in his administration, SS. Simon and Jude in West Chester, on May 31, 1961, he appointed Father Joseph A. Cavanaugh pastor. It must have been a popular choice, because when Cardinal Rigali visited on May 22, he might have noticed the parish buildings are […]
Forty-five graduate from Church Ministry Institute
By Marimah BranchSpecial to the CS&T A Mass was celebrated May 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the 45 graduates of the three-year theology certificate program of the Church Ministry Institute (CMI). Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre celebrated the Mass for the graduates, who come from 28 parishes across the […]
Three priests ordained for Archdiocese
Ordinations bring joy to families, faithfulBy Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Three young men were ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Justin Rigali during a joy-filled liturgy, Saturday, May 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. “The Eucharistic sacrifice is the center and root of your whole priestly ministry,” the Cardinal told […]
Mercy Vocational students to get netbooks
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to the CS&T Face it. We live in an age when young people hardly ever crack a book. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. They are still reading but just not out of books. It’s the era of electronics. In the European Union there is a strong push to provide every student […]
‘Disappointing’ finish for Prep coxswain
Stotesbury Cup RegattaJohn KnebelsSports Columnist The disappointment in his voice was evident. After St. Joseph’s Preparatory School finished third this weekend in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta’s varsity eight race on the Schuylkill River, a few days of reflection did little to assuage the pit in Lou Lombardi’s stomach. When nothing else but finishing first is […]
Film work inspires Villanova student
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T It is no secret that many if not most of life’s important lessons are learned outside the classroom. What is perhaps less understood is that what one takes from these lessons can be equally affected by the experiences one brings to them. Miguel Gonzalez, a Villanova University student going […]
An oasis for prayer at St. Anselm’s
By Jim GaugerSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – May is the month devoted to honoring Mary, a long-standing Catholic tradition. At St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, the parishioners have special reason to celebrate their devotion to the Blessed Mother this May. A new prayer garden was dedicated May 8 by Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. […]
St. Mark students learn lessons of faith, history
By Liz FisherSpecial to The CS&T Why is it important to preserve the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance? The past few years have seen a push by several groups, government entities and even school districts to eliminate the acknowledgement of God from the pledge, which was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy […]
St. Veronica’s still vibrant after 140 years
By Liz FisherSpecial to The CS&T Faith. Identity. Love. Family. These attributes were planted in St. Veronica Parish when it was founded in 1872, and they remain intact, say its members. The faces have changed over the nearly 140 years St. Veronica has shined its beacon from 6th and Tioga Streets in the heart of […]
Pa. House approves abortion clinic regs
By Elena Perri The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation May 12 that would require abortion clinics to adhere to the same standards as other outpatient health facilities in the state. House Bill 574 requires more stringent fire and safety regulations, personnel and equipment requirements and quality assurance procedures as the state’s ambulatory surgical facilities, […]