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Catholic Press Association president remembers Cardinal John Foley
All of us in Catholic media mourn the passing of our good friend, Cardinal John Foley. He was a bright, witty, humble man who served his Church faithfully and well in many capacities: Diocesan newspaper editor, officer of the Catholic Press Association and recipient of the St. Francis de Sales Award, long-time president of the […]
Pope Benedict XVI’s message to Archbishop Charles Chaput on the death of Cardinal John Foley
“Having learned with sadness of the death of Cardinal John Patrick Foley, grand master emeritus of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, I offer you my heartfelt condolences. As I recall with gratitude the late cardinal’s years of priestly ministry in his beloved archdiocese of Philadelphia, his distinguished service to the Holy […]
Archbishop Charles Chaput on Cardinal John Foley’s death
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal John Foley,” said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia. “Cardinal Foley was a man of great apostolic energy. Anyone who met him was immediately aware of his intense love for the Church and his zeal for communicating the Gospel. By the […]
Details about Cardinal Foley’s funeral
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Montgomery County) Schedule: 9:00 a.m.: Transfer of the Body in the main lobby of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Reception of the Body followed by Midmorning Prayer in the Chapel of Saint Martin of Tours. Following Midmorning Prayer Cardinal Foley’s […]
Cardinal John Patrick Foley dies at the age of 76
Cardinal John P. Foley, 76, a former editor of The Catholic Standard and Times who went on to become president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican and grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 11 at Villa St. Joseph, Darby. “I was […]
Archbishop Dolan defines human dignity as ‘primary doctrine’ of Church
NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) — Calling the dignity of the human person “a primary doctrine” of the Catholic Church, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York told an audience at the University of Notre Dame Dec. 6 that it must prompt Catholics “to treat ourselves and others only with respect, love, honor and care.” That […]
Grade school principal placed on administrative leave
Dennis Reitano, principal of St. Madeline-St. Rose School in Ridley Park, Delaware County, has been placed on administrative leave effective Monday, Dec. 5, after concerns were raised during a Safe Environment lesson, according to a press release from the archdiocesan Office for Catholic Education. A report was made to law enforcement and authorities are investigating. […]
‘Ad limina’ is time of reflection says bishop
ROME (CNS) — A bishop’s “ad limina” visit to Rome should be a time of reflection, renewal and inspiration to return home to preach the Gospel with joy, said Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski of Metuchen, N.J., preaching to his brother bishops from New Jersey and Pennsylvania Dec. 3 at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside […]
Treats for the Troops
During the month of November, students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington collected “Treats for the Troops.” Service Corps students boxed the treats to be sent to the U.S. Navy Special Forces deployed in Edinburgh, Afghanistan. Pictured from left to right are Brian Dulin, Thomas Funk, David McReynolds, Danielle Trodden, Carley Cantwell, Caitlyn Messina […]
Neumann University president to receive Sourin award
Neumann University president Rosalie Mirenda has been selected to receive the 2012 Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute’s Sourin Award. The award is designed to recognize individuals who have followed the example of Father Edward Sourin, founder of the Literary Institute, in dedicating their lives to the day-to-day implementation of the Catholic faith in their business, in […]