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Msgr. Michael Fitzgerald named Auxiliary Bishop By Christie ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Michael J. Fitzgerald, 62, currently the judicial vicar of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, an auxiliary bishop of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Cardinal Justin Rigali announced the appointment at a 10 a.m. news conference June 22 at the Archdiocesan Office […]
Phila. Auxiliary named Bishop of Diocese of Harrisburg
Judicial vicar named new Auxiliary Bishop for Philadelphia Archdiocese By Matthew GambinoDirector and General Manager PHILADELPHIA – In a scene reminiscent of recent days, Cardinal Justin Rigali announced at a morning press conference June 22 that Pope Benedict XVI has named Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Joseph P. McFadden as the 10th Bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese […]
Fitting right into Catholicism
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T SPRINGFIELD – Converts bring enthusiasm to the Church. Take Tammy Bell, who entered Catholicism 10 years ago and has become a real contributor to the faith life of St. Kevin Parish, Springfield. She’s originally from Erie, which is just about as far away from Philadelphia as a place can […]
‘Small’ St. Pius X comes up big in districts
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Playing a schedule filled with more talented teams has its advantages and disadvantages. Even though you will probably lose most of your games, the stiff competition should theoretically strengthen your resolve and improve your all-around game. And that’s precisely what happened for the St. Pius X softball team. {{more}} “When you […]
Pride for La Salle’s ‘great season’ still strong after state final loss
John KnebelsSports Columnist It has gotten to a point where any time La Salle College High School’s lacrosse team takes the field, anything less than a victory would be considered sort of shocking. And that’s not really fair, but when you are the two-time defending state champion, high expectations come with the territory. In the […]
Pope presents Middle East peace document
By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service NICOSIA, Cyprus – Presenting the working document for the special Synod of Bishops on the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI prayed for “just and lasting solutions” to the region’s conflicts, which cause so much hardship. “I reiterate my personal appeal for an urgent and concerted international effort to resolve the […]
‘Father Chuck’s Challenge’ builds another village
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Good priests never stop working, they just change ministry. Take Msgr. Francis X. Schmidt, theoretically retired after a long career in youth and parish work. For the past three years or so he has been raising tons of money to provide housing and other basic needs to destitute families […]
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The blessings of a bishop
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer When Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. Maginnis was named a bishop 14 years ago, he chose as his episcopal motto, “Stay with us, Lord.” Throughout his episcopacy, the gentle and gracious Bishop Maginnis has remained a close spiritual leader to those entrusted to his care, catechizing countless people in the […]
For the love of children
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T ELKINS PARK – Kids tend not to forget the lessons they learned in Nancy Menno’s second grade class at St. James School in Elkins Park. Take, for example, the young lady in a sophomore Scripture class at Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown. “Does anyone know who Zacchaeus was?” […]
Teamwork brings Msgr. Bonner baseball success
John KnebelsSports Columnist Friars capture Catholic League, District 12 titles before falling in state playoffs Back in 1974, former Philadelphia Flyers coach Fred Shero wrote a message on the blackboard in the locker room hours before the sixth game of the Stanley Cup finals against the heavily favored Boston Bruins. “Win today,” he told his […]