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Convocation for high school teens is March 6
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer RADNOR – Catholic teenagers across the Archdiocese can prove it is “cool to be Catholic” by attending the second annual Teen Convocation for high school age students Sunday, March 6, at Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor, Delaware County. The daylong event, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for […]
iPhone confession app ‘no substitute’ for the sacrament
By John ThavisCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – A Vatican official said a new iPhone application can help Catholics prepare for confession, but cannot substitute for the sacramental encounter between a penitent and a priest. “Confession: A Roman Catholic App” for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was recently released as a way for […]
Grand Jury report brings indictments
In a reprise of 2005’s sensational grand jury report of sexual assaults by clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams released a new report by a grand jury investigating similar abuse during a press conference at his office Feb 10. While the 2005 report detailed dozens of cases of sexual abuse […]
Initial actions in response to the Grand Jury report
Announcement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following the grand jury report As an initial response to the Grand Jury Report, Cardinal Justin Rigali announces the following actions which he has taken recently: 1. The Archdiocese has once again retained the services of Mary Achilles as a Consultant to the Archdiocese to advise Cardinal Justin Rigali […]
St. Basil Academy featured on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
JENKINTOWN – Junior and senior students at St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown were featured in a video that aired on the Jan. 30 episode of “Extreme Makeover Home Edition.” The theme of the show was about the responsibility of driving, and during the taping the students pledged not to text and drive. Senior Student Council […]
St. Norbert students help wounded warriors
PAOLI – Lt. Col. John Church of the U.S. Marines, president of Valley Forge Military College, visited St. Norbert School in Paoli Feb. 1. He spoke to students about the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to honor and empower wounded warriors and raise awareness of their needs to the public as […]
Cardinal visits Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy in Wyncote celebrated Catholic Schools Week and its recent Blue Ribbon Award with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Justin Rigali Jan. 31.
Chestnut Hill becomes first Catholic college in Philadelphia area to attain “All-Steinway” status
PHILADELPHIA – Chestnut Hill College announced Jan. 25 that it joined an elite group of institutions worldwide with “All-Steinway” status. The designation was made official Jan. 6 with the purchase of new instruments from Jacobs Music Company. Now, college faculty and students will learn, practice and perform only on pianos designed by the world-famous Steinway […]
Devon Prep students recognized at Model UN Conference
Several Devon Prep students earned awards at the recent YMCA Model United Nations Conference in Hershey. As a team, Devon Prep’s 30 participants received the “Outstanding Delegation” Award for meeting all program deadlines and adhering to all program rules.Devon Prep senior Alex Smith of Audubon was recognized as a Premier First Year Delegate and was […]
No-Pay Copay Fund at St. Mary assists cancer patients
LANGHORNE – When Terri Scanlon was undergoing treatment for breast cancer two years ago at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, she was overwhelmed by the high costs she incurred with copays and out-of-pocket expenses during the course of her treatment. Thanks to the generosity of area residents and the proceeds from a recent fundraiser, […]