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Oldest U.S. Marine honored at St. Francis Country House
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T DARBY – “Semper Fidelis,” the motto of the United States Marines, means “Always Faithful.” It’s hard to think of anyone who better epitomizes that motto than Master Sergeant Alfred Deserio, U.S.M.C. (Ret.), who served in the Corps for 42 years, from August 1928 to December 1970, initially in the […]
Day of Sanctification renews priests’ commitments
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WYNNEWOOD – Hundreds of priests serving in the Archdiocese recently traveled back in time to their ordination day, where they reflected on the great privilege of serving Christ and renewed their commitment to grow in the likeness of Christ. More than 400 priests met at the Chapel of St. […]
89 years of serving God at the altar
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer JAMISON – John Lally is not the average altar server. At age 89, he serves the 9 a.m. Mass at his parish, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Monday through Saturday. And on some Sundays – the only day Lally isn’t a server – he’s a lector at the 10:30 a.m. […]
St. Margaret Parish honors dedicated CYO coach
By John KNebelsSpecial to The CS&T Trying to encompass all that Mark “Rep” Siefer has meant to the St. Margaret’s community in a few hundred words is like attempting to pour a gallon of water into a pint-sized glass. This past Saturday, the folks at St. Margaret’s tried to do likewise in a ceremony that […]
‘Stand Up for Life’ dinner draws 1,400
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T Some 1,400 people from the Delaware Valley took time to “Stand Up for Life” at the Pro-Life Union of South Eastern Pennsylvania dinner held Nov. 23 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. They celebrated the contributions of local pro-life leaders, learned more about the chastity education work of […]
Catholics, Protestants worship together
By John GillespieSpecial to The CS&T Some 200 Catholics and Protestants in northwestern Chester County gathered to worship and give thanks Sunday, Nov. 23 in the latest in a series of ecumenical services founded on a shared interest in the Scriptures and works of charity. The event was hosted by St. Peter Parish in West […]
West Catholic continues offensive onslaught
By Joseph PawlikowskiSpecial to The CS&T West Catholic pulverized the Catholic League and won the AA City Title with its offense. Their first round state playoff game against Palisades was no different. West trounced Palisades, 63-20, behind one of the best offenses in the history of the city, setting new records and extending records they […]
Cardinal to celebrate Bless the Baby Jesus Advent Prayer Service
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Cardinal Justin Rigali will preside at the Archdiocese’s fourth annual “Bless the Baby Jesus Advent Prayer Service” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Families across the Archdiocese are invited to bring […]
Hospice resident gets ‘gift of a day’ at beloved church
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – When hospice patient John Semanik was granted a special “gift of a day” by his hospice caretakers, his wife Mary suggested Mass at his beloved Holy Ghost Byzantine Church in South Philadelphia. “His church has been a very central part of his life all of his life,” […]
La Salle falls in city final, ending strong season
Sports ColumnistJohn Knebels Three-quarters full. That describes the proverbial glass that summarizes La Salle College High School’s football season. After winning the Class AAAA Catholic League championship with an exciting victory over Father Judge, the only major glitch of such an esteemed accomplishment was not having any significant time to celebrate. Next up for La […]