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USCCB president says he is skeptical Obama wants compromise on HHS regulations
NEW YORK (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he is “a little skeptical” that the Obama administration wants to find a compromise on the requirement that health plans for most religious employers cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge. In an interview Feb. 9 with “CBS This Morning,” the president of […]
Cardinal Bevilacqua is laid to rest
Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua was laid to rest in the crypt of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 7, joining such illustrious predecessor Archbishops of Philadelphia as Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan, and Cardinals Dennis Dougherty and John Krol. Archbishop Charles Chaput, who was principal celebrant of the Mass, in final remarks […]
Comments of Archbishop Charles Chaput at end of funeral Mass for Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua
Your Eminences; brother bishops, priests and deacons; fellow religious and friends, I’ve been in our Archdiocese less than six months. I’d be foolish to try to sum up in a few words a life as long and as significant as Cardinal Bevilacqua’s. But I do think moments like these are important. They remind us that […]
Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre on the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua
I served as Cardinal Bevilacqua’s secretary from June 1999 until October 2003. Many different things struck me about him; first of all his commitment to the Church, especially the proclamation of the faith. He was very committed to the defense of all human life, especially the unborn and he was also concerned for immigrants. I’m […]
Diocese of Trenton Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua
With sadness I learned of the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua. We had worked together during my years as president of The Catholic University of America on the implementation of the apostolic constitution on Catholic universities and colleges, “Ex Corde Ecclesiae”. I greatly admired his keen intellect and grasp of both canon and civil law as […]
In remembrance of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua
Click on links to the obituary, reflections and other materials about the late Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua's life and legacy. Comments of Archbishop Charles Chaput at end of funeral Mass for Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Cardinal Bevilacqua remembered as 'a good man, a great leader who accomplished many things' Rites preceding the entombment of Cardinal Bevilacqua take place at Seminary Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua dies at the age of 88 Pope Benedict XVI sends condolence telegram on death of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Cardinal Justin Rigali's statement on the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua Statement of Bishop David A. Zubik on the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua Statement of Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., on the death of Cardinal Bevilaqua Comment of Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre on the death of Cardinal Bevilaqua
Rites preceding entombment of Cardinal Bevilacqua take place at Seminary
The solemn rites preceding the entombment of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul began Monday, Feb. 6 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, his last place of residence, with a private viewing for family, friends and the seminary community. At 8 a.m. the body of the late Cardinal was formally […]
Hydraulic lift falls outside Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
A construction worker was injured when a hydraulic lift toppled onto Race Street Monday, Feb. 6 in front of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. He was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital and was listed in stable condition. Work was being done on the exterior of the Cathedral rectory when the lift tipped over. Police blocked […]
Parishes in Northwest Philadelphia, Coatesville join in planning effort
Seven parishes in Northwest Philadelphia and four in Coatesville, Chester County, are nearing a Feb. 15 deadline for submitting a recommendation to Archbishop Charles Chaput to merge, consolidate or close some of the parishes. Detailed study of parish life in Pastoral Planning Area (PPA) 540, which includes parishes of the Germantown, Mount Airy and Oak […]
Cardinal Bevilacqua remembered as ‘a good man, a great leader who accomplished many things’
When the student body of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary was called to chapel late Monday evening, Jan. 31, by a tolling bell they knew there had to be a serious reason. There was. Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, they were informed, had died in his sleep at approximately 9:15 p.m. As a community, along with Bishops John […]