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O’Hara grad hopes to start bowling club at Cabrini
John KnebelsSports Columnist As long as they can remember, Krista Callaghan’s parents said their daughter has been blessed with initiative. “She doesn’t take no for an answer,” said Krista’s father, Dan. “When she sees something that she wants, she isn’t afraid to try to go get it.” So when Krista Callaghan was interviewing for admission […]
Yardley nonprofit takes mission trip to Bosnia
By Tara MastorisSpecial to The CS&T YARDLEY – The mission spirit is high in Yardley. Walter Miller, a member of the borough’s St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, is founder of the nonprofit organization His Work in Progress. He and his son, Eric, recently returned from a two-week trip to Bosnia, where they led nine volunteers, […]
‘Twilight’: Teens, love and making choices
By Bill DonaghyCatholicCurrents Volumes have been written online and in print about “Twilight,” the four-book series (at present) penned by wife and mother of three Stephenie Meyers. The lore of vampires and werewolves is definitely part of the attraction, but I wonder if that’s as much at the heart of the series’ success as a […]
Permanent diaconate department now a spanision of seminary
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WYNNEWOOD – The permanent diaconate department of the Philadelphia Archdiocese has been incorporated into St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, creating a fourth spanision of the seminary, the Permanent Diaconate spanision, Cardinal Justin Rigali recently announced. Although the permanent diaconate previously operated under the auspices of the archdiocesan Secretariat […]
Abortion exclusions praised, but concerns remain
By Nancy Frazier O’BrienCatholic News Service WASHINGTON – The chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities praised the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) July 15 for reaffirming that no federal funds will be provided to cover elective abortions under state-run health insurance plans. The statement came from Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo […]
Loyalty to faith, family, friends and the Prep
John KnebelsSports Columnist At Cardinal Dougherty High School’s 50th-year celebration four years ago, Cardinal John Foley was among the featured guests. After Dougherty principal Father Carl Janicki praised the cardinal for living a life fully immersed in the core values of a Catholic education, it was Cardinal Foley’s turn to speak. “It’s always nice,” he […]
Work with Knights ranks high on list
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T George R. Koch (he pronounces it Cook) was elected Pennsylvania State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus at the state convention held in Green Tree near Pittsburgh in May. That makes him top dog for the K. of C. in the state, which is home to over 500 councils. […]
Newly retired but still an evangelizer
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T There’s a lot going on at the Secretariat for Evangelization – the Family Life Office, Office for Black Catholics, Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Office for Formation of the Laity, Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees, Office for Worship, Respect Life Office and tons of other […]
At St. Teresa of Avila, working for capital improvements is a family thing
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer NORRISTOWN – When Dan and Michelle Haley of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Norristown were asked to contribute $5,000 a year for the next five years to the archdiocesan capital and endowment campaign, “Heritage of Faith, Vision of Hope,” the couple had conflicting reactions. Dan didn’t hesitate. Michelle, […]
Mother follows daughter’s vocation from afar
By Elizabeth FisherSpecial to The CS&T LEVITTOWN – For 35 years, Betty Russell volunteered at Martha’s Cupboard at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. In a double garage next to the rectory in Fallsington, Bucks County, Russell stocked shelves with food and stacked baby furniture, tables and mattresses along the walls. It was her concern for […]