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No-Pay Copay Fund at St. Mary assists cancer patients
LANGHORNE – When Terri Scanlon was undergoing treatment for breast cancer two years ago at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, she was overwhelmed by the high costs she incurred with copays and out-of-pocket expenses during the course of her treatment. Thanks to the generosity of area residents and the proceeds from a recent fundraiser, […]
Devon Prep holds faculty academic challenge
DEVON – Devon Prep’s student council kicked off Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 by sponsoring the First Annual Student vs. Faculty Academic Challenge in the gym. The student team was comprised of juniors and seniors who currently participate on Devon Prep’s Academic Challenge Team. The faculty team included math, science and language teachers who volunteered […]
Villanova University announces five new Board of Trustees members
VILLANOVA – Villanova University recently announced that its Board of Trustees elected Terence (Terry) M. O’Toole of Short Hills, N.J., as its chairman. He succeeds Herbert F. Aspbury, who served as chairman since 2008.“He has been actively involved in the academic and administrative enterprises of the University, and is keenly aware not only of the […]
St. Anthony-St. Joseph School launches “Building Bridges to Peace” program
AMBLER – St. Anthony-St. Joseph Elementary School in Ambler initiated an innovative new program for its entire student body titled “Building Bridges to Peace,” Principal Kathleen Dilts announced Feb. 3.The students were taught to “build bridges” in two ways: by learning to peacefully solve differences in real life situations; and by determining through trial and […]
Initial actions in response to the Grand Jury report
Announcement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following the grand jury report As an initial response to the Grand Jury Report, Cardinal Justin Rigali announces the following actions which he has taken recently: 1. The Archdiocese has once again retained the services of Mary Achilles as a Consultant to the Archdiocese to advise Cardinal Justin Rigali […]
Delco. mother devoted to helping expectant mothers
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Helen McBlain, who was recently appointed executive director of Mother’s Home, a residence on MacDade Boulevard in Darby that provides shelter to women with crisis pregnancies, brings to the table a lifetime of commitment to the poor in spirit. Just to mention a few items of her resume, she […]
Holy Ghost Prep has eyes on Flyers Cup
John KnebelsSports Columnist Twice in his high school career, Dave Bowman, a senior at Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, was faced with a difficult choice. Should he do the sensible thing and not play ice hockey with his torn anterior cruciate ligament? Or should the puck-carrying defenseman just lace up the skates and deal […]
Married for 70 years – and counting
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T In early 1939, when Diana Granato was 18, she met Joe DiNapoli, who was 19, on a blind date. Before the night was over she was convinced of one thing. She wouldn’t marry him if he was the last man on earth. Never say never. This year they will […]
Father Ronald Jakows dies suddenly at 46
By George GregorySpecial to The CS&T At 6 feet 8 inches tall, Father Ronald M. Jakows was known as a “gentle giant” among his family, friends, students and parishioners. Father Jakows was pastor of Annunciation B.V.M. Parish in Philadelphia for only six months when he died of a heart attack in the parish rectory Feb. […]
Parishioners permitted to return last year’s palms for burning
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – In many parishes across the Archdiocese, parishioners are invited to return their blessed palm branches received at Mass last Palm Sunday to their church for the burning of palm prior to Ash Wednesday, March 9, the first day of Lent. That means Catholics who so choose have […]