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Pope warns of threat to freedom of religion, conscience in US
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI warned visiting U.S. bishops that “radical secularism” threatens the core values of American culture, and he called on the Church in America, including politicians and other laypeople, to render “public moral witness” on crucial social issues. The Pope spoke Jan. 19 to a group of U.S. bishops who […]
HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although Catholic leaders vowed to fight on, the Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools and charitable organizations to revise its religious exemption to the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge. Instead, Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health […]
St. Basil Academy hosts information night
St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown will host an information night Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. for young women who want to continue their pursuit of academic excellence in an all-girl, Catholic academy. If you’re interested in finding out more about St. Basil Academy, contact Maureen Walsh, director of admissions at 215-885-6952 or […]
On video: Archbishop Charles Chaput answers questions about Catholic education
Archbishop Chaput discusses the importance of school vouchers Was he surprised by the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations? By reaction to the report? What would he like to say to the students affected by proposed school mergers and closures?
Questions and Answers with Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke with The Catholic Standard and Times’ director and general manager Matthew Gambino Jan. 19 about Catholic education in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The interview came two weeks after the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendation to merge or close 49 Catholic schools.
As Tet nears, migrants return to Vietnam, get chance to renew faith
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (CNS) — Catholic migrant workers based in Laos are returning home to be with their families in time for the Tet New Year holidays and, for many, the trip will offer a chance to renew their faith. Others, however, even within Vietnam, will not make the traditional journey to be […]
Message from Archbishop Chaput: Amelia Rivera, the disabled and the sanctity of life
Earlier this week local media covered the story of Amelia Rivera, a young girl with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome reportedly denied a kidney transplant by a local hospital. Amelia’s syndrome results in serious developmental delays, and according to her parents, the hospital declined a transplant due to her diminished mental ability and shortened lifespan.
Update on Catholic League basketball teams
The 2011-2012 season continues for the Philadelphia Catholic League boys’ basketball teams. While some have gotten off to a better start than others, all of the teams believe they can end the year on a strong note and have a shot at the playoffs. Archbishop Wood, under the direction of head coach Jack Walsh, brings […]
Pastors, principals learn details of implementation plan for schools
As difficult as it was for Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese to learn of the merger or closure of parish grade schools and high schools Jan. 6, implementing the recommendations and understanding the rationale for them began to sink in for Catholics in the days that followed. Rallies of students and parents at some affected […]
List of Catholic High School Open Houses
Archbishop Ryan High School Archbishop Ryan will host an open house Sunday, Feb. 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 215-637-1800, ext. 281 or send an e-mail to: pmcpeak@archbishopryan.com. Web site: http://www.archbishopryan.com/?pid=1 Father Judge High School for Boys Father Judge will host a universal visitation day Thursday, Jan. 19. A spring […]