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Chile endures quake’s impact
By Barbara J. FraserCatholic News Service LIMA, Peru – As Chile’s Catholic Church coordinated aid to victims of the massive earthquake that struck the country’s central coast on Feb. 27, Church leaders expressed their condolences to families of the more than 700 people killed. “This has been a catastrophe,” said Bishop Alejandro Goic Karmelic of […]
Fatherhood group invites men to Malvern talk
Fatherhood & Leadership Initiative (FLI), a lay Catholic organization committed to helping men throughout the Delaware Valley become better fathers, husbands and role models, will host a talk by former United States Senator Rick Santorum. The event will take place March 6, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Malvern Retreat House, Upper McShain Conference […]
Defending state champ Carroll advances to semis
Archbishop Carroll’s Vince Mostardi goes in for a layup against Archbishop Wood’s Doug Macrone during Carroll’s 61-38 victory in the Catholic League quarterfinals Feb. 20 at Archbishop Ryan. At press time, Carroll was set to face La Salle in the semifinals Feb. 24.
Ryan beats Prendie in CL quarterfinals
Archbishop Ryan’s Jess Koci battles Archbishop Prendergast’s defense during the Catholic League quarterfinals Feb. 19 at Ryan. Ryan won 53-36 and will face Archbishop Wood tonight in the semifinals.
Ryan girls, La Salle boys win PCL, District 12 swimming titles
John KnebelsSports Columnist Ryan dethrones Wood, La Salle wins 22nd consecutive Catholic League championship Bring your emotions to the block, and leave your heart in the pool. That was the motto for the girls swim team at Archbishop Ryan High School this year. In a riveting display of grit, determination and flat-out athleticism last weekend, […]
A spiritual journey to North Philly
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T A year or so ago Bethany Welch was working for a non-profit think tank in New York as a policy analyst, and the pay was very good. Then she heard Providence Center, a little outreach program at Fourth Street and Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia, was looking for an […]
30 years performing ‘the language of the heart’
Singing group with disabilities performs for the children of St. Edmond’s Home By Jim GaugerSpecial to The CS&T ROSEMONT – The large room at St. Edmond’s Home for Children in Rosemont, Montgomery County, is filled with perhaps 50 young people in wheelchairs, staff members at their sides. They are gathered in a semicircle awaiting a […]
Law forces Church out of foster care
By Laura WrightCatholic News Service WASHINGTON – Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington closed its 80-year-old foster care and public adoption program in the District of Columbia so the agency would not have to violate Church teaching by licensing same-sex couples as foster or adoptive parents. The program – which covered 43 children and […]
900 prepared to become Catholic
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Gerda Diaz and Felix Gonzalez are engaged to be married and want to start their new life on the right foot. Bette Jo Rose assists those interested in the Catholic faith to learn more about it. Maria Thomas entered the Church a year ago and is looking […]
Archdiocesan efforts to send aid to Haitians continue
A Mass for all affected by the Haiti earthquake will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Incarnation of Our Lord Church in North Philadelphia. Refreshments will follow in the school gymnasium. The Philadelphia Archdiocese has raised more than $1.2 million through parish collections to aid earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. In addition, […]