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Convocation draws 422 priests
By Matthew Gambino HERSHEY, Pa. – More than 400 priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese journeyed to a conference center in this central Pennsylvania city for three days of prayer, reflection and friendship this week. The first-ever convocation of priests drew 422 of the 598 active and retired archdiocesan priests May 10-13, while priests of various […]
What’s it like to have a saint for a mom?
Pierluigi Molla visits Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster to talk about his mother, St. Gianna By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WARMINSTER – The son of a saint visited the church of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster, Bucks County, Monday, May 10. Pierluigi Molla, 53, the son of the late St. […]
Kennedy-Kenrick softball team savors every pitch
By John KnebelsSports Columnist NORRISTOWN – The end is almost near. It’s not pleasant, and it’s not popular. But it is what it is. “I think most people are past the shock of it,” said junior Nikki Troisi. “It’s still sad, but we are trying to focus on the present and deal with the end […]
Three Hail Marys inspire deacon
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Three Hail Marys. It doesn’t sound like much, but Deacon Stephen Hopkins, 78, a permanent deacon since 1982, remembers it was a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament who told him, “If you always say three Hail Marys a day you won’t die without the Blessed Sacrament.” It was so […]
Vatican confirms new English version of missal
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced April 30 that the Vatican has given its “recognitio,” or confirmation, of the new English translation of the Roman Missal, but said the exact date for its implementation in U.S. parishes remains to be determined. The approval came in a letter […]
Archdiocesan priests receive Keys and Sword award
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – All the priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese were recently named recipients of the 2010 Keys and Sword Award. Centered on the symbols of the patron saints of the award’s sponsor, the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, the accolade acknowledges those whose actions reflect […]
Mass celebrates marriages of 25 or more years
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – It was perhaps a happy coincidence that May 2, the fifth Sunday of Easter, was chosen for the annual archdiocesan celebration of Masses for Wedding Anniversaries at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, and it wasn’t just because May is a very popular wedding month. […]
52 graduate from Church Ministry Institute
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T It’s been a long process; three years to be exact. On Saturday, May 8, 52 men and women from 37 parishes will gather for an 11 a.m. Mass celebrated by Cardinal Rigali to mark their graduation from the archdiocesan Church Ministry Institute (CMI), a program they entered into in […]
Cheers for Catholic Charities
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Students at St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments in Philadelphia recently collected money for the Catholic Charities Appeal to demonstrate how much they appreciate being counted among the recipients of the Archdiocese’s annual springtime fund-raiser. The Catholic Charities Appeal supports social service and special education programs […]
Service fires up Holy Ghost Prep’s lacrosse game
John KnebelsSports Columnist BENSALEM – Holy Ghost Preparatory School’s lacrosse program plays one of the most challenging schedules in the area. The Firebirds win much more than they lose, and several players have already committed to compete at spanision I schools after they graduate. But when first-year coach Tony Omrod talks about his players, their […]