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 […]

Goodbye to Philadelphia
Bishop-designate Joseph Cistone embarks on the 670+ mile journey to his new home – the Diocese of Saginaw, Mich.

Holy Family U. receives grant for teacher training

By Colleen Boyle SharpSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board announced July 1 a grant of $2.92 million of stimulus funding to support training programs for adults and recently laid off workers. Holy Family University was one of a dozen recipients of a $240,000 grant that […]

Archdiocese fosters awareness of NFP week

By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T This is Natural Family Planning Awareness (NFP) Week. It is the time of year when the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Family Life Office focuses on publicizing responsible parenting and fertility awareness. While their target audience is married couples, it is also beneficial for any woman who wants to monitor her […]

City housing project breaks ground at St. John the Evangelist

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – The planned housing for 71 previously homeless men and women at Center City’s St. John the Evangelist Parish got off to a good start. Groundbreaking on July 8 featured an invocation by the Cardinal and an ovation by a rock star. “It’s all about human beings, through […]

Relics blessed in advance of tour

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Four relics and four icons will travel the four corners of the Archdiocese in the coming year. The icons and relics are of St. John Baptist Mary Vianney, the Curé of Ars, patron saint of priests, and it is all part of the archdiocesan observance of the […]