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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 […]
Church’s radio outreach marks 10 years
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – The Archdiocese’s Hispanic radio program, “La Voz de Dios en Las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos” (“The Voice of God in the Voices of the People”) is celebrating a decade of delivering the Good News. “During the last 10 years, La Voz has taken, Sunday through Sunday, the […]
Cardinal to bless Baby Jesus statues Dec. 6
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Cardinal Justin Rigali is asking the faithful to join him for the fifth annual archdiocesan “Bless the Baby Jesus” devotion and Second Sunday of Advent Mass which he will celebrate at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th Street and the Benjamin […]
At Assumption B.V.M., the party’s all about giving
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T When Maria Federici, Kayleigh Kervick and Brianna Clark, all eighth-graders at Assumption B.V.M. School, Feasterville, celebrated their birthdays jointly last month they did it in a big way. Their families rented the Neshaminy Falls Improvement Association Hall in Oakford and the entire class was invited. One might expect lots […]
Family’s adoptions lead to full house, full hearts
By Ed LisSpecial to The CS&T WEST CHESTER – The path that John and Beth McGrory took first – foster parenting and eventually adopting brothers Jonathon, 9, and Brandon, 7 – was filled with anxious and at times frustrating moments. But their deep faith in God and support of family and friends allowed the couple, […]
Parishes promote adoption
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Throughout November, which is National Adoption Month, children in Pennsylvania’s foster care system, including those under the care of Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, have been the beneficiaries of prayers that they find loving homes or “forever families.” CSS, the Pro-Life Union of Southeastern Pennsylvania, numerous […]
We wait in prayer
The Norbertine Fathers at Daylesford Abbey pray morning prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, the daily cycle of prayer of the Church that is the focus of a special four-part series during Advent, which starts Sunday. This week’s Feature story, Prayer through the day, begins our series, and Catholic Spirituality columnist Michelle Francl-Donnay reflects […]
Beneficial’s president receives Barry Award
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T As the recipient of the American Catholic Historical Society’s John Barry Award at the Union League of Philadelphia Nov. 20, Gerard P. Cuddy joins a distinguished list of presidents of Beneficial Bank who have been similarly honored. Former presidents George Knight, Joseph McLaughlin and John Gallagher also received the […]
Cross country, tennis standouts abound in CL
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T In the Catholic League cross country championships Oct. 24, Cardinal O’Hara’s girls and La Salle’s boys did what they usually do – they won. O’Hara was led by Nicole DelGrosso’s first-place finish. She completed the 3.1-mile course at Belmont Plateau in 21 minutes, 23 seconds to help the Lions […]
La Salle to face Prep in championship
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T On a miserable Saturday evening Sept. 26 at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, St. Joseph’s Prep had just come back in dramatic fashion to topple La Salle in a highly anticipated regular season Catholic League Class AAAA clash. While fans from both sides quickly left the stands after the game to […]