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Bishop Welsh, former seminary rector, dies at 87
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Bishop Thomas J. Welsh, 87, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown and a former Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, died Feb. 19. Bishop Welsh was also the founding bishop of the Diocese of Arlington and a former rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. Cardinal Justin Rigali will […]
At St. Cyprian Parish: Cardinal Rigali presents recollections of his service to Church in Africa
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Cardinal Justin Rigali shared his first-hand experiences traveling through the African continent at a celebration in honor of Black History Month Sunday, Feb. 22 at St. Cyprian Parish in West Philadelphia. A standing-room-only crowd came to hear Cardinal Rigali’s address at the event sponsored by the archdiocesan […]
Community gathers for funeral
of Officer Pawlowski
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police Officer John Pawlowski was laid to rest Friday, Feb. 20, following a funeral Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Pawlowski, 25, a five-year veteran of the police department died in the line of duty Friday, Feb. 13. A member of St. […]
Capital campaign launches
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Cardinal Justin Rigali called on all Catholics to join him in making a sacrificial commitment to a capital and endowment campaign to benefit the entire Archdiocese. “Our combined gift will make a lasting contribution to the future of the Church of Philadelphia,” the Cardinal said in announcing […]
Teacher gives 40 years to school she loves
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer HATBORO – When Mary Anne Henry reported to the third grade class of St. John Bosco School for her first teaching assignment 40 years ago, she played the part of confident teacher. “I remember walking down the hallway – I had my pink sleeveless dress on, and I thought […]
Local swimmers react to Phelps controversy
Sports ColumnistJohn Knebels The now-infamous picture in “News of the World” magazine worth 1,000 words – and, as it will probably turn out, millions of dollars in lost revenue – showed Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps smoking marijuana from an oversized pipe, known in slang as a “bong,” during a party in South Carolina. At […]
Villa Maria dethrones defending league champs
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T It’s the little things that often turn a runner-up into a champion. Take, for instance, last week’s Catholic Academies League basketball final at Gwynedd-Mercy College. As Mount St. Joseph tried desperately to cut into Villa Maria Academy’s lead down the stretch, the only strategy left for the Magic was […]
‘Fairy Godmothers’ help teens with prom expenses
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T With the country in a recession and graduation season just around the corner, many high school girls who are juniors and seniors need a helping hand to make prom day special. Expenses involved in attending a prom quickly add up. A prom dress, accessories, hair and nail styling, limousine […]
At St. Anastasia, music goes well with catechism
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T NEWTOWN SQUARE – At St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, Edd Paffett, who teaches CCD through music, is considered something of a Pied Piper. “He has a gift with children and when he speaks they listen,” said Theresa Haggerty, the parish Director of Religious Education. “He passes on the faith […]
Assembly brings Harriet Tubman to life
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T FAIRLESS HILLS – Human slavery robbed its victims of their dignity, and Marie Louise Davis, a Bristol resident and descendant of Harriet Tubman, recounted just how at a Feb. 13 student assembly at Conwell-Egan High School. Dressed in period clothing and speaking in the dialect of her great-grandfather’s niece, […]