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Installation of Archbishop Chaput occasion for joy, celebration
Baptism, confirmation, holy orders, matrimony, penance, Eucharist and even the sacrament of the sick. One could sense a presence of all in symbol and actuality on Sept. 8, the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as Archbishop Charles Chaput, formerly of Denver, took possession of his cathedral as 13th Bishop and ninth Archbishop of Philadelphia.
Court rejects appeal of rancher convicted in 2005 murder of US-born nun
A court in the state of Para rejected an appeal by rancher Regivaldo Galvao, convicted of being one of the masterminds behind the February 2005 assassination of U.S.-born Sister Dorothy Stang.
In his homeland, Pope to face growing secularism, some protests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the days leading to Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to his homeland Sept. 22-25, German media were asking whether the Pope would feel at home in the country he left 30 years ago. Obviously, he visited Germany frequently while serving in Rome and kept up with friends and colleagues and with […]
Raleigh Diocese plans new 2,000-seat cathedral on 39-acre campus
A new 2,000-seat cathedral is the centerpiece of a 39-acre campus being planned by officials of the Diocese of Raleigh. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said Sept. 7 that the project, estimated to cost between $75 million and $90 million, will include a two-story gathering hall and a three-story parking facility that will be built partially underground on land owned by the diocese, three miles west of downtown Raleigh.
Archbishop Chaput’s homily at installation Mass
Cardinal Rigali and Eminent Cardinals; Monsignor Lantheaume, brother bishops, priests and deacons; Governor Corbett, Mayor Nutter and esteemed leaders of the civic community; beloved seminarians; fellow religious; members of my family; brothers and sisters in Christ: A married friend told me last week that getting ready for today reminded him of planning for a very, […]
Young people welcome Archbishop before procession, Mass
Twitter report: Installation of Archbishop Charles Chaput
Cardinal Rigali leads Archbishop Chaput to the cathedra. The Archbishop takes cathedra at 2:27 pm. It's official...
Installation of Archbishop Charles Chaput
Procession begins at 1:30 p.m, Mass at 2 p.m. We will be updating this site throughout the day, please check back frequently. Also, follow us at @CSTPhiladelphia on twitter for live tweets from the installation, and at www.facebook.com/CatholicStandardandTimes for photos and updates as the installation takes place. The archdiocesan web site will begin live streaming the installation from 1:30 p.m. at archphila.org/home.php
Calendar of Events
The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia will hold its regular Monday novena on Sept. 19, Father Sylvester Peterka, C.M., will preach on “Our Lady of Mercy”; and on Sept. 26, Father Richard Kehoe, C.M., will preach on “St. Vincent de Paul.” For more information, including additional Mass and novena times, contact the shrine at 215-848-1010. […]