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Americans rejoice over coming beatification of pope
By Carol ZimmermannCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – The news of Pope John Paul II’s upcoming beatification was welcomed by many as a confirmation of something they already felt from the moment the shouts of “Santo subito!” (“Sainthood now!”) reverberated through St. Peter’s Square at the pontiff’s funeral. Many in the crowd were young people […]
Blessed are you’
After approval of miracle, Pope John Paul II’s beatification set for May 1 (Cardinals reflect on future blessed pope) By John ThavisCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to Pope John Paul II’s intercession, clearing the way for the late pope’s beatification on May 1, spanine Mercy Sunday. […]
Cardinals reflect on future blessed pope
Cardinal Justin Rigali called the news of Pope John Paul II’s beatification May 1 “a validation for the wonderful things that he did during his pontificate – the wonderful outreach to the world of all different religions, of all people, especially people in pain, in suffering, that was an extraordinary part of his pontificate.” The […]
Eagle Scout brothers honor family, parish, Quakertown area
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T According to statistics, roughly one boy in 50 who joins the Boy Scouts of America perseveres through the highest rank, Eagle Scout. “Other things take precedence,” said Peter Houdek, 22, who the earned Eagle ranking in 2006. “Some say its ‘fumes and perfume’ (cars and girls).” Peter, who just […]
Bishop Shanahan prays for and fosters vocations
By George GregorySpecial to The CS&T DOWNINGTOWN – Cardinal Justin Rigali presided over a Holy Hour Jan. 10 at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown. The theme of the Holy Hour, attended by the faculty and entire student body of Bishop Shanahan, was vocations awareness and prayer for religious vocations. “Each one of you has […]
Deacon candidates welcomed
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T The Permanent Diaconate program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which had suspended accepting new admissions in October 2009, has been reopened for new candidates, Cardinal Justin Rigali announced Jan. 7. “I am pleased to announce at this time that the plan for the incorporation of the Permanent Diaconate program […]
St. John Neumann Shrine rector named Redemptorist provincial
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Redemptorist Father Kevin J. Moley, pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish and rector of the National Shrine of St. John Neumann at Fifth Street and Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, was recently elected provincial superior of the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province, headquartered in Brooklyn, N.Y. […]
Father Gardner to celebrate TV Mass this week
Father Thomas J. Gardner, a parochial vicar of St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, ordained in 2010, will serve as celebrant and homilist of the weekly television Mass broadcast at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, on WPVI-TV Channel 6.National Vocation Awareness Week began Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 15.
Continuous commitment to the Church
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Joe Briscella’s parents knew what they were doing when they gave him his baptismal name. Like his great patron saint, Joe is really a behind-the-scenes guy. Think of him as an ordinary man who does extraordinary things. “I don’t like things to be about myself,” he said. “I’m a […]
Brothers offer good stance to St. Joe’s Prep wrestling
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Beat the daylights out of each other in practice. Claim you are better and stronger than the other. And often aim to get on each other’s nerves. Ah, brotherly love. While they admit to doing all of the competitive deeds listed above, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School brothers Mike and Matt DelSignore […]