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Christ Cathedral is name of Orange Diocese’s new cathedral
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop Tod D. Brown of Orange, Calif., said June 9 that Christ Cathedral is the new name of the former Crystal Cathedral, now owned by the diocese and once home to the ministries of the Rev. Robert H. Schuller. He also announced Father Christopher Smith has been named episcopal vicar for the […]
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective July 2, 2012, unless otherwise noted: PASTORS EMERITI Reverend Monsignor Philip J. Cribben, St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square Monsignor Cribben is retiring and will reside at a private residence. Reverend Monsignor J. Michael Flood, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside […]
Msgr. Nelson Perez appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York
It was announced today in Rome that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Reverend Monsignor Nelson J. Perez as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York. Bishop-elect Perez, age 50, was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989. In addition to service at the parish level as a parochial vicar and pastor since that time, Bishop-elect Perez was also the Founding Director of the Catholic Institute for Evangelization and has been heavily involved in ministry to Hispanic Catholics.
Archbishop Chaput discusses plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
While Archbishop Charles Chaput has dealt with various challenges over the past nine months in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in recent weeks he has experienced a few pleasant surprises. One of those surprises happened when he learned that Pope Benedict XVI had chosen Philadelphia as the site of the World Meeting of Families in 2015, […]
Archbishop Chaput announces permanent deacon appointments
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 18, 2012: NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Michael L. Cibenko, to St. Ignatius Parish, Yardley Deacon John P. Donnelly, to St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill Deacon George S. Harmansky, to St. Aloysius Parish, Pottstown Deacon John A. Hasson, to […]
Astronomy students watch Venus transit at Vatican Observatory
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An international group of astronomy students watched Venus’ passage across the face of the sun from the roof of the papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo. “It was a special thrill to be able to see it from the pope’s palace,” said Giannina Dalle Mese Zavala, a student from Mexico. “We […]
Philadelphia Archdiocese to host 2015 meeting that Pope may attend
MILAN (CNS) — When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosts the United States’ first World Meeting of Families in 2015, it will need to be a significantly smaller affair than the enormous gatherings seen since its inception in 1994, said the city’s Archbishop. It is only with a reduced number of participants that “we could manage […]
Assumption B.V.M. student wins certificate for July 4th cover design
Brandon Rudolph, center, an eighth grader at Assumption B.V.M. School in Feasterville, shares a congratulatory moment after being named the runner-up in the Lower Southampton July 4th Parade Book cover design contest. Pictured with him are Parade Committee Co-chairpersons Ed Shannon, left, and Bob DiBenedetto, right, both also of Feasterville. The parade book will be […]
National Catholic Charismatic Conference draws 2,500 participants to Philadelphia
At the Last Supper St. John tells us, Jesus promised His followers the Father would give them another Advocate, the Spirit of truth. That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost. On June 1-3, approximately 2,500 Catholic women and men from around the country who accept this promise with their whole minds, body and soul, as the […]
Merion Mercy Academy’s Varsity 4 wins nationals and heads to Henley
Merion Mercy Academy’s Varsity 4 won the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s national championship for the second straight year, fighting off Mainland High of New Jersey by 2.5 seconds to win last Saturday on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, N.J. The Varsity 4 is composed of seniors Elissa Jensen and Emily Buongiorno, junior Giovanna Crozier-Fitzgerald, […]