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Vatican says bin Laden’s death cause for reflection, not rejoicing
By John ThavisCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY – The Vatican said the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, a man who sowed spanision and hatred and who caused “innumerable” deaths, should prompt serious reflection about one’s responsibility before God, not rejoicing. {{more}} The Vatican statement May 2 came the day after President Barack Obama […]
Walk this way
WARMINSTER — Nativity of Our Lord School held its 20th Annual Walkathon fundraiser April 29 beginning at 10 a.m. on the school grounds. The entire school student body of over 500 students from pre-K to eighth grade, faculty, and parents began with a brief rally in the school yard and walked together around the school […]
Archdiocesan students are reimagining science
By Jim GaugerSpecial to the CS&T Students at three high schools in the Archdiocese recently earned recognition for science projects this spring – Archbishop Wood in Warminster, Bishop Shanahan in Downingtown and Father Judge in Philadelphia. The Wood students built a winning robotics project, the Shanahan students found success in a Chester County science research […]
Pray rosary every day, Cardinal asks
By Matthew Gambino In a dramatic appeal, last week Cardinal Justin Rigali invited the faithful to pray the rosary each day for victims of sexual abuse and for priests in the Archdiocese. Near the conclusion of the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday last week, the Cardinal addressed the more than 350 priests and the congregation […]
Local teachers honored for excellence
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Two archdiocesan school teachers were among 15 honorees from Pennsylvania and New Jersey who received “Teacher as Hero” awards during ceremonies at Philadelphia’s National Liberty Museum March 23. Honored were Jessica Marine of St. Francis de Sales School in Philadelphia and Gerri Garofalo of Archbishop Wood High School in […]
‘Lenten Journeys’ unites priests, laypeople
By William GonchSpecial to The CS&T MANAYUNK – This Lent, parishioners from across five parishes in Manayunk gathered for Masses and a series of talks titled “Lenten Journeys.” The series attracted between 50 and 100 people each night to hear homilies and talks on “the personal call to holiness.” Members of St. John the Baptist, […]
Carroll softball team snags noteworthy win
By John KnebelsSports Columnist It had to happen sometime. And when it did, they celebrated accordingly. Minutes after Monday afternoon’s 8-1 victory over Conwell-Egan, the players and coaches from Archbishop Carroll reacted the way one would expect after beating a team for the first time in school history. “They have a great program,” Carroll coach […]
Golden Panthers begin first lacrosse season
Pope John Paul II’s lacrosse team won’t win a Pioneer Athletic Conference championship this spring. After all, it’s the first-ever season for the Golden Panthers. However, between tightly played league games and strong efforts against non-league foes, it is clearly evident that John Paul II is more than able to hold their own against more-seasoned […]
Fifty years of influencing students
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to the CS&T VILLANOVA – Barbara spanirgilio didn’t set out to be a teacher. After attending Our Lady of Angels School in Philadelphia and the commercial program at West Catholic Girls High School in 1960, she went to work in an office, just as she intended. It only took six months for […]
Living stations of the cross enacted at St. Mark in Bristol
BRISTOL — Seventh and eighth-graders from St. Mark School in Bristol performed living stations of the cross April 19, in preparation for Holy Week.