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After settlement confirmed, bishop invites
abuse survivors to meeting
By Joseph RyanCatholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. (CNS) – Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington is inviting survivors of clergy sexual abuse to meet with him to discuss further healing and reconciliation following a U.S. bankruptcy judge’s July 28 confirmation of a settlement plan that calls for the diocese to fund a $77.4 million trust […]
At St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne:
800 pray for child
By Jim GaugerSpecial to the CS&T Members of St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne held a prayer vigil Tuesday evening for a 12-year-old boy, a seventh-grade student at the parish school, who nearly drowned in a Radnor Creek during a rain storm Monday night, July 25. The student’s identity has not been disclosed because […]
Apostolic nuncio to U.S. dies
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, 73, apostolic nuncio to the U.S, died July 27. He enjoyed the ‘deepest affection’ of nation’s Catholics. Read more here.
Cardinal Justin Rigali on death of Apostolic Nuncio Pietro Sambi
“It was with great sorrow that I received news of the death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. As the personal representative of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States, Archbishop Sambi displayed a true affection for its people as well as a strong sense of just diplomacy honed by […]
Time for guard to turn a corner
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T When school opens on Sept. 7 at St. Cecilia School in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, there is going to be one huge difference. Kathy Polec won’t be guarding the corner of Stanwood and Ridgeway Streets, behind the school, as she has done for 21 years. Polec’s warm […]
Coach enjoys instilling values in players
Lansdale Catholic boys basketballJohn KnebelsSports Columnist Ask anyone who has coached both grade school and high school athletics if there is a major difference between the two, and the answers will vary. But here is one constant: If a coach loves to teach young people how to better play a sport while serving as a […]
United against gun violence
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to the CS&T Gun violence is unfortunately an issue that just never goes away. The Administrative Group of the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia held a one-day retreat July 12 first to learn more about the issue and secondly to explore possible options the faith communities of Philadelphia have in dealing […]
Chief financial officer removed, probe continues
Preliminary findings of an investigation into financial accounting irregularities within the archdiocesan administration have resulted in the termination of its chief financial officer. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office informed the Archdiocese of an investigation regarding financial concerns July 13. The next day, CFO Anita Guzzardi was placed on administrative leave. {{more}} At that time the […]
Raising awareness about trafficking
By Jennifer Brinker Catholic News Service ST. LOUIS (CNS) – At 18 years old, Katie Rhoades found herself homeless. On top of that, she was dealing with alcohol addiction and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder from rape and sexual trauma. A friend suggested exotic dancing as a way to make some “quick cash” with […]
Religious leaders urge protection of the poor in budget efforts
By Patricia ZaporCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – After a July 20 meeting with President Barack Obama, leaders of the faith-based Circle of Protection came away reassured about his commitment to protecting assistance for the poor in impending budget cuts. But they remain worried that a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling and head […]