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Chief financial officer removed, probe continues
Preliminary findings of an investigation into financial accounting irregularities within the archdiocesan administration have resulted in the termination of its chief financial officer. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office informed the Archdiocese of an investigation regarding financial concerns July 13. The next day, CFO Anita Guzzardi was placed on administrative leave. {{more}} At that time the […]
Raising awareness about trafficking
By Jennifer Brinker Catholic News Service ST. LOUIS (CNS) – At 18 years old, Katie Rhoades found herself homeless. On top of that, she was dealing with alcohol addiction and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder from rape and sexual trauma. A friend suggested exotic dancing as a way to make some “quick cash” with […]
Religious leaders urge protection of the poor in budget efforts
By Patricia ZaporCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – After a July 20 meeting with President Barack Obama, leaders of the faith-based Circle of Protection came away reassured about his commitment to protecting assistance for the poor in impending budget cuts. But they remain worried that a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling and head […]
Archbishop Chaput shares vision for diocese
Exclusive Interview Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., sat down with The Catholic Standard & Times this week for an exclusive interview. He speaks with Matthew Gambino, the CS&T’s director and general manager, about the challenges, joys and expressions of faith the current archbishop of Denver anticipates upon his installation Sept. 8 as archbishop of […]
Philadelphia welcomes Archbishop Chaput
Pope Benedict names 13th bishop for ArchdioceseFor more about Archbishop Chaput, click here.By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T On Tuesday, July 19, after months of speculation, it was announced that Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Cardinal Justin Rigali, and Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput O.F.M, Cap., will be his successor. Archbishop Chaput, […]
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. named Archbishop of Philadelphia
Cardinal Justin Rigali will hold a news conference this morning to announce that Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M., Cap. the 13th Bishop and ninth Archbishop of Philadelphia. Archbishop Chaput will be installed on Thursday, Sept. 8, the feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the Cathedral Basilica […]
Archbishop Chaput’s remarks at press conference July 19
See three videos of Archbishop Charles Chaput’s remarks as Archbishop-designate of Philadelphia.Click here, here and here to view.
Fun and friendship at Camp Overbook
By George GregorySpecial to The CS&T WYNNEWOOD – From the first week of July through the first week of August, the grounds of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood have been bustling with children taking part in Camp Overbrook 2011. The annual program is organized by the archdiocesan Office for Youth and Young Adults, and […]
Students learn from one another at St. Joseph’s U.
Campus Ministry Leadership Institute By Sara Angle Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Campus Ministry Leadership Institute at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia invited students and campus ministry directors to spend a long weekend working on an existing project idea that they hope to bring back to their home campus. Tom Sheibley, the institute’s […]
Father Corapi says he’ll not comply with superior’s order
By Dennis SadowskiCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – Father John Corapi said he will not follow the order of his religious superior to leave his home in Montana to live in community with his fellow priests. In a posting on his web site July 7, Father Corapi also said he was told to support himself […]