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Catholic groups clarify health reform stance
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Contrary to charges circulated mostly on the Internet, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Health Association do not support any health care reform bill in Congress that would run counter to Catholic teaching, all three insist. What they do support is […]
Cardinal Rigali’s remarks in Scranton
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you on this occasion. With the resignation of Bishop Martino as Bishop of Scranton, I have been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese. This appointment is by its nature temporary. As the Apostolic Administrator I would like to open […]
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Martino
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph F. Martino, 63, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Scranton for health reasons. He has appointed Cardinal Justin Rigali to be apostolic administrator for the diocese until a new bishop is installed. The Pope also has accepted […]
Ted Kennedy, longtime senator, patriarch of famous family, dies at 77
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Religious teacher marks 50 years in classroom
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Five-year-old Rosalie Fullam reported to the first grade at St. Anthony of Padua School in South Philadelphia in September 1945 – a year ahead of schedule because she couldn’t wait to begin. At that time, there was no kindergarten. Little Rosalie Fullam is now 69-year-old Sister Joseph […]
LC senior preps for final year in 3 sports
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T With three years on his high school resume and a fourth about to begin, Lansdale Catholic senior Pat O’Hara has a simple piece of advice for anyone looking to make the most of his or her scholastic experience. Get involved. And if you happen to be a young man […]
New football coach at N-G learned from the best
Sports ColumnistJohn Knebels PHILADELPHIA – Back when he was a student at Malvern Preparatory School, before graduating in 1982, Rich Carfagno recalls teacher and administrator Jim Stewart being firm but fair. Carfagno said Stewart listened, but he did not accept flimsy excuses. “If you were late, he would tell you to get up earlier,” said […]
Fathers and sons take spirituality outdoors
By Jim GaugerSpecial to The CS&T ORELAND – The King’s Men ministry, based in Oreland, Montgomery County was founded in August 2006 by Damian Wargo and Mark Houck. The non-profit lay apostolate’s mission rests in what Wargo and Houck feel are the instincts that define men: “Under Christ the King’s universal call to serve, we […]
St. Martin de Porres’ summer program teaches non-violence, nutrition
By Denise PetersonSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Nutritional Development Services and the summer program at St. Martin de Porres Interparochial School in Germantown sponsored a Peace Day celebration Aug. 11. Children in the summer camp, ages 5 to 14, participated in the annual program to promote peace in their community. During the celebration, campers […]
Environmentalists look to Pope’s words
By Mark PattisonCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI’s message on environmental protection, found in his new encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), has applications both in inspaniduals’ daily lives as well as in the political arena, according to leading U.S. Catholic environmentalists. “The encyclical is a very important statement for highlighting […]