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Two new regional vicars, Cathedral rector named
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Cardinal Justin Rigali has appointed Father Paul M. Kennedy regional vicar of the Philadelphia-North vicariate and Msgr. Michael T. McCulken regional vicar of the Montgomery County vicariate. Msgr. Arthur E. Rodgers has also been named rector of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Father Kennedy […]
Six priests ordained for Archdiocese, receive parish assignments
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Cardinal Justin Rigali ordained six priests for the Philadelphia Archdiocese Saturday, May 15, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The new priests are Fathers James R. DeGrassa, Thomas J. Gardner, Stephen C. McCarthy, Harold B. McKale III, Michael J. Pawelko and Matthew J. Tralies. […]
A musical celebration of 140 years
By George GregorySpecial to The CS&T COATESVILLE – The reflections and music of liturgical music composer John Michael Talbot added a special touch to the year-long celebration of the 140th anniversary of the founding of St. Cecilia Parish in Coatesville. The jubilee year began with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, and […]
La Salle wins last crown for retiring coach
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Throughout his 37 years as head coach of La Salle College High School’s track team, Pat Devine has always been about the kids. Leave a message requesting some information and expect a callback as soon as possible. Ask for a comment about a certain runner and prepare to learn about him […]
Hoops team unites students, alums
John KnebelsSports Columnist PHILADELPHIA – If the players who comprise the boys’ varsity basketball team at Our Mother of Sorrows-St. Ignatius of Loyola School in West Philadelphia are ever asked for an encore, they will simply have to decline. There really isn’t any more they could do. In Harrisburg back on March 21, the team […]
Eighth-grader leaves pro-life legacy
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PRIMOS – St. Eugene School is pro-life. Well, all Catholic schools are pro-life. St. Eugene in Primos is especially so, thanks to eighth-grader Teresa Greiner. On her own initiative, she started a pro-life group which meets regularly at the school, and if all goes well, will continue long after […]
Local immigration forum addresses issues of growing significance for Pa.
WEB EXCLUSIVE By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – With rare exceptions, people have not, historically, immigrated to other countries for adventure but to escape intolerable conditions in their homelands. Not all who enter the United States come as terrorists, drug dealers or as those who would undermine the values of American culture. If […]
St. Madeline Parish sends two for ordination
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T This Saturday, May 14, Cardinal Rigali will ordain six men to the priesthood. Included among them is Deacon James DeGrassa of St. Madeline Parish, Ridley Park. On Saturday, June 5, Cardinal Rigali will ordain five men to the permanent diaconate. Included among them is Michael Alexander of St. Madeline […]
Archdiocese raises $1.8 million for Haitian relief
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – On behalf of the parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Cardinal Justin Rigali recently presented a check totaling nearly $2 million for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti to Catholic Relief Services, the Church’s international, humanitarian relief and development agency in the United States headquartered in Baltimore. A collection […]
Three men ordained transitional deacons
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WYNNEWOOD – Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior ordained three men to diaconal ministry for the Philadelphia Archdiocese Saturday, May 8, in the Chapel of St. Martin of Tours at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. They are: Kenneth C. Brabazon Jr., 24, of St. Barnabas Parish in Southwest Philadelphia; […]