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Helping people experience the mercy of God
A director of spiritual formation at St. Charles Seminary reflects on growth in holiness for seminarians, or anyoneBy Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer In the first of a monthly series of questions-and-answers with priests reflecting on their ministries in this Year of the Priest, the CS&T caught up with Father Joseph F. Gleason at St. […]
New archdiocesan high school slated to open on schedule next September
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer UPPER PROVIDENCE – The roof and windows are in place and the exterior brickwork is nearly complete on the new Pope John Paul II High School. Scheduled to open in September 2010 after the consolidation of Pope Pius X High School in Pottstown and Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in […]
Catholic groups clarify health reform stance
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Contrary to charges circulated mostly on the Internet, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Health Association do not support any health care reform bill in Congress that would run counter to Catholic teaching, all three insist. What they do support is […]
Cardinal Rigali’s remarks in Scranton
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you on this occasion. With the resignation of Bishop Martino as Bishop of Scranton, I have been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese. This appointment is by its nature temporary. As the Apostolic Administrator I would like to open […]
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Martino
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph F. Martino, 63, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Scranton for health reasons. He has appointed Cardinal Justin Rigali to be apostolic administrator for the diocese until a new bishop is installed. The Pope also has accepted […]
Ted Kennedy, longtime senator, patriarch of famous family, dies at 77
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Religious teacher marks 50 years in classroom
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Five-year-old Rosalie Fullam reported to the first grade at St. Anthony of Padua School in South Philadelphia in September 1945 – a year ahead of schedule because she couldn’t wait to begin. At that time, there was no kindergarten. Little Rosalie Fullam is now 69-year-old Sister Joseph […]
LC senior preps for final year in 3 sports
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T With three years on his high school resume and a fourth about to begin, Lansdale Catholic senior Pat O’Hara has a simple piece of advice for anyone looking to make the most of his or her scholastic experience. Get involved. And if you happen to be a young man […]
New football coach at N-G learned from the best
Sports ColumnistJohn Knebels PHILADELPHIA – Back when he was a student at Malvern Preparatory School, before graduating in 1982, Rich Carfagno recalls teacher and administrator Jim Stewart being firm but fair. Carfagno said Stewart listened, but he did not accept flimsy excuses. “If you were late, he would tell you to get up earlier,” said […]
Fathers and sons take spirituality outdoors
By Jim GaugerSpecial to The CS&T ORELAND – The King’s Men ministry, based in Oreland, Montgomery County was founded in August 2006 by Damian Wargo and Mark Houck. The non-profit lay apostolate’s mission rests in what Wargo and Houck feel are the instincts that define men: “Under Christ the King’s universal call to serve, we […]