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Cardinal Rigali pledges support for victims
The following comments were excerpted from Cardinal Justin Rigali’s homily during the Chrism Mass April 1 at the Cathedral. Click here for the full homily. We are spiritually close, in prayer and with fraternal affection, to all who bear the Cross of Christ and share its weight. Recent reports in Europe of sexual abuse by […]
Concerns continue over handling of abuse
By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Even as Pope Benedict XVI was focused on solemnly marking the death and resurrection of Jesus, Vatican officials tried to respond to criticism of the way Catholic leaders have handled the clerical sex abuse scandal, and they vigorously defended the Pope. As Pope Benedict arrived to celebrate […]
Men’s club helps South Philly parish thrive
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – The men’s club at Sacred Heart Parish in South Philadelphia is into renewal. Outwardly, that means refurbishing 19th century buildings, but far more important, it means renewing faith among its members and their families. What makes the parish story compelling is that, on the surface it would […]
Easter Sunday: ‘Walk in newness of life’
For more of the Cardinal’s Holy Week homilies, click here. Homily of Cardinal Justin RigaliEaster Sunday MassCathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and PaulApril 4, 2010 Dear Friends in the Risen Christ, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for […]
St. James, Holy Martyrs schools to close in June
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer St. James School in Elkins Park and Holy Martyrs School in Oreland, both in Montgomery County, will close at the end of the school year in June due to declining enrollments and increasing operational costs. However, the St. James Early Childhood Education Center for kindergartners and children ages 3 […]
Eagle Scout brings Stations to high school
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer DREXEL HILL – Refurbishing a set of the Stations of the Cross helped 18-year-old Matthew Ryan earn his Eagle Scout badge. It also served as a reminder to the Monsignor Bonner High School senior of Easter’s salvific message. “Every time I walk by them, I just think of what […]
Archbishop Wood girls prove they’re best in Pa.
By John KnebelsSports Columnist Basketball doesn’t sell tickets because spectators enjoy watching defense. But as just about any veteran coach will preach, playing defense might not be pretty, but it is the key ingredient to winning. The girls’ basketball team from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster concurs. Although they endured longer-than-comfortable streaks of inept […]
Saints bring state hoops title to South Philly
John KnebelsSports Columnist A passing comment wasn’t meant for dissecting. More than anything else, it was just food for thought. Then Carl Arrigale starting thinking about it. “You know,” he said, “when you put it that way.” Neumann-Goretti edged Chartiers Valley 65-63 in the PIAA Class AAA state championship March 26 at Penn State University’s […]
Overnight youth retreat a ‘powerful experience’
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T LIMERICK – Father Paul Brandt nailed it in his Saturday morning homily. The 8 a.m. Mass March 27 at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick, which ended the overnight youth retreat, was a grand finale and had all of the elements of the spiritual journey of Lent. It […]
Sister recounts forgiveness in Rwanda
By George GregorySpecial to The CS&T NEWTOWN SQUARE – One of the greatest tragedies in human history was revisited during a moving and heart-wrenching presentation held at St. Anastasia School in Newtown Square March 16. There was hardly a dry eye in the room as Sister of St. Joseph Catherine Nerny recounted her 2006 visit […]