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Mercy Vocational girls off to 12-1 start
By John KnebelsSports Columnist It might have been three weeks ago. Maybe two. Not sure who the opponent was either. The only thing Teharah Worrell knows is that all of a sudden, her teammates were off and running down court after a steal by backcourt mate Linette Young. “We’ve gotten used to that,” said Worrell. […]
As Tucson mourns, victims are remembered
By Catholic News Service TUCSON, Ariz. – With flags nationwide flying at half-staff and people pausing for a moment of silence Jan. 10, the victims of the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson were being remembered for their warmth and goodness, some for their sense of public service, and several for their involvement in their […]
A tale of two St. Joseph’s
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer Father Joseph C. Bordonaro, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Warrington, Bucks County, said he was “blown away” by the response of his parishioners during the Dec. 11-12, 2010 commitment weekend of the archdiocesan capital and endowment campaign, “Heritage of Faith, Vision of Hope.” The parish has exceeded its […]
Covenant House builds a home in Kensington
Msgr. Francis Carbine In March 1840, Edgar Allen Poe published an article about a “delightful little war” that took place in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Poe described the “Kensington Rail Road Riots” initiated by property owners who objected to a rail line with engines giving off sparks that could set fire to wooden houses. […]
Sister’s travels pave way for her vocation
By Sister Kathleen Leary, S.S.J.Special to The CS&T For Sister Christine Ma, M.S.B.T., to live the charism of the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Trinity, “Preservation of the Faith,” is to carry on her mother’s legacy. Born, married and beginning a family in mainland China, where the practice of religion was not permitted, her mother, […]
Siblings’ support vital for seminarians
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T It’s pretty much a given that the presidents of the fan clubs for priests and future priests are usually their moms. Let’s face it, entering a seminary is a life-altering experience, and the mostly young men who do this need as much home support as they can get. That […]
Pope calls for peace, religious freedom
World Day of Peace message By Carol GlatzCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Opening 2011 with a strong call for religious liberty, Pope Benedict XVI condemned deadly attacks against Christians and announced a new interfaith meeting next fall in Assisi, Italy. At a Mass Jan. 1 marking the World Day of Peace and a blessing […]
Life-long city man promotes vocations from inner city
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Royal E. (Gene) Brown believes in commitment. Although he is a vice president of treasury services for Independence Blue Cross, where he has been employed for 34 years, and could live anywhere he wants, he’s still committed to his South Philadelphia neighborhood of birth and St. Charles Borromeo Parish. […]
Boys basketball: Nonleague play
By John KnebelsSports Columnist When the Catholic League boys’ basketball season is about to get under way, it’s common for some teams to feel very good about their chances because of how they have performed against non-league competition. If that is the case, then Bishop McDevitt (8-1), La Salle (7-1), Father Judge (7-1), Conwell-Egan (6-2), […]
Love for hoops matched by love for school
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Some athletes aspire to be a star. Some couldn’t care less. Consider Little Flower junior Jen Purcell more of the latter. A third year starter as a guard and forward on a Sentinels team that has reached the Catholic League playoffs the past two seasons, Purcell has always been a no-frills […]