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Stem cell breakthrough: Scientists reprogram skin cells in mice to be pluripotent
By Nancy Frazier O’BrienCatholic News Service WASHINGTON – The work of two teams of Chinese scientists who created live mice from induced pluripotent stem cells is “another demonstration that researchers don’t need to destroy embryos” to achieve stem-cell advances, according to a pro-life official at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The research done by […]
Their brother’s a bishop
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer As newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior continues to do his part to build up the Church as a priest and now as a Bishop, he can be certain that his siblings, Jim Senior and Myra Senior DiNicola, will continue to do their fair share as devoted laity […]
Morris to be inducted into Big Five hall
PHILADELPHIA – Roxborough resident Bill “Speedy” Morris, head basketball coach at St. Joseph’s Prep, has been selected for induction into the Philadelphia Big Five hall of fame. Morris, who coached at LaSalle University for 17 years, will be part of the hall’s 2010 class. Morris had a very successful tenure at LaSalle, beginning in 1984 […]
OYYA sponsors local soccer tournament
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T At 9 a.m. on July 25, approximately 100 young men aged 16 to 30 representing seven different parishes attended Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Bensalem, Bucks County, before participating in a soccer tournament sponsored by archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry in the Office of Youth and Young Adults […]
SS. Simon and Jude puts $70,000 toward science
By JIM GAUGERSpecial to The CS&T WEST CHESTER – Sister Margaret Rose Adams, I.H.M., principal at SS. Simon and Jude School in West Chester, is always searching for challenges for her students, grades kindergarten through eight. The goal is to prepare the students for a complex world, one where science is an integral part. “We […]
Bishop Cistone installed in Michigan
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer SAGINAW, Mich. – Bishop Joseph R. Cistone, a former Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar for Administration and Vicar General of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, became the sixth Bishop of the Michigan Diocese of Saginaw Tuesday, July 28. His 670-plus mile solo drive from Philadelphia to Saginaw began at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, July […]
Cardinal Rigali’s new book tackles the problem of addictions
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T How prevalent is addiction? Can people overcome addictions through willpower alone? How important are prayer and the sacraments for overcoming addictions? Cardinal Justin Rigali spoke about these issues during an interview concerning his soon-to-be-released book, “Let the Oppressed Go Free – Breaking the Bonds of Addiction.” The 80-page soft-cover […]
Msgr. Alexander Palmieri dies at 58
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Msgr. Alexander J. Palmieri, 58, long-time Chancellor and Vicar for Religious for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, died Aug. 1. At press time, Cardinal Justin Rigali is scheduled to celebrate his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The Mass […]
New bishop looks to serve and lead with joy
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Bishop Timothy C. Senior became the 24th Auxiliary Bishop of the Philadelphia Archdiocese Friday, July 31, after Cardinal Justin Rigali ordained him a Bishop before a packed congregation at the 2 p.m. episcopal ordination at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. “I cannot help but […]