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North over Frankford: ‘This was our championship’
John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T La Salle, Archbishop Wood and West Catholic were technically the Catholic League football champions this year. But in the eyes and hearts of some fans, there was a fourth. On a much-anticipated Thanksgiving Day contest against rival Frankford before an overflow crowd at LaSalle University’s McCarthy Field, North Catholic used […]
Operation Santa Claus gets under way
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – The help of “elves” of all ages is needed for Operation Santa Claus, an annual outreach effort sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Youth and Young Adults (OYYA). Now in its 42nd year, Operation Santa Claus volunteers collect, wrap and deliver toys for more than 3,500 underprivileged […]
Cardinal leads call for Christian conscience in U.S.
Full text of Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscienceappears at the end of this story By Carol ZimmermannCatholic News Service WASHINGTON – More than 140 Christian leaders, including Cardinal Justin Rigali, issued a joint declaration Nov. 20 pledging renewed zeal in defending the unborn, defining marriage as a union between a man and a […]
Six principals honored for their leadership
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Six principals of parish elementary schools in the Archdiocese got an “A” on their report cards during an October principal’s conference. They were recognized as Distinguished Principals “for their compassion and willingness to learn the most current educational best practices and their dedication to passing those skills on to […]
Play about ‘Vianney’ hailed a success
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer HATBORO – “Vianney,” a dramatic one-man stage production depicting St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, the patron saint of all the world’s priests, received rave reviews at its archdiocesan premiere Monday night, Nov. 30, at St. John Bosco Church in Hatboro, Bucks County. “This play is an opportunity for the laity to […]
Built more with love than money
Our Lady of Fatima parishioners complete renovations to church By Lou BaldwinSpecial to the CS&T BENSALEM – When Cardinal Justin Rigali visited Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bensalem, Nov. 21 to celebrate Mass and bless the new altar it brought to fruition a truly group effort on the part of the parish. “Essentially it started […]
Couple are ‘heart and soul’ of parish
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T We really shouldn’t be writing about Patrick and Mary Ann Purcell. They never did anything that great and there are so many other people we could write about. That’s what they both say, but you be the judge. The Purcells, both 82, have been the heart and soul of […]
Thanks to 0-0 tie, Judge named state co-champ
John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T Father Judge proved to be the best soccer team in the state. For that, coach John Dunlop would like to send an unconventional “thank you” letter to the entire Catholic League. “Every time we meet during the regular season, it’s like a playoff game,” Dunlop said. “Great soccer teams battling […]
Dreams come true: Shanahan is best in state
By John Knebels DOWNINGTOWN – Julie Joyce remembered it like it was yesterday. She and a host of then-Bishop Shanahan freshmen volleyball players were talking about their dreams and goals. Someone mentioned winning a state championship before they were through with high school, and they all agreed that they would make it a reality. In […]
In a classic, LaSalle tops Prep in Catholic League final
By John Knebels PHILADELPHIA – If they played against each other 10 times, each would probably win five. But when it comes to deciding a team champion, it all comes down to one game, and that is why LaSalle High School’s players and fans were celebrating on Northeast High School’s field Friday night. Led by […]