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Cardinal names Phila.-North vicar

By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Father Joseph L. Logrip, pastor of SS. Philip and James Parish in Exton, Chester County, has been named regional vicar for the Philadelphia-North vicariate, effective Sept. 15. Cardinal Justin Rigali announced the appointment on Friday, Aug. 8. As regional vicar, Father Logrip succeeds Bishop-elect Herbert A. Bevard […]

Bonner alum Teti rows in his third Olympics

By John Knebels If Paul Teti had been told at this time last year that he would be a couple of steps away from winning an Olympic gold medal, he probably would have offered his typical gentle smile and politely said, “Ain’t happening.” When you are 30 years old – he has since turned 31 […]

Devotion to Mary at heart of family’s life

By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer STRAFFORD – Maria Teresa Giblin of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish is so devoted to the Blessed Mother that she and her three daughters spend their summer weekday mornings praying the rosary after Assumption’s 8 a.m. Mass. And when Stephen Giblin’s work schedule allows, he joins his wife […]

Feeding the body, feeding the soul

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – So far this summer, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services has distributed more than one million meals and snacks to children at various sites, thanks to the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Along with the sandwiches, juice, fruit and cookies dispensed, NDS also promotes nourishment of the spirit. […]

From Willow Grove to New Orleans, St. David lends a hand

By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WILLOW GROVE – The distance between the parishes of St. David in Willow Grove and St. David in New Orleans is nearly 1,250 miles, but from July 27-31, there was nothing separating the sister parishes. Although their friendship spans five years, members of both parishes met for the first […]

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Servicio, in any language

By NADIA MARIA SMITHCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA ─ Several priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are hitting the books to learn Spanish. {{more}} Some stay local, others travel abroad, but they all do it to better serve the Hispanic Catholic community. “The community is growing every day,” said Father Vincent Tung The Pham, a parochial […]

St. John in Ottsville invites Catholics to renewal of faith

By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer OTTSVILLE – St. John the Baptist Parish is inviting Catholics across the Archdiocese to enjoy the beauty of Bucks County and to renew their faith by participating in its mission, “Renewing God’s Family,” Aug. 13-20. Young or old, single or married, the parish mission has something for everyone, such […]

Carroll’s 8th lacrosse title a credit to coach

By John Knebels Of all the significant accomplishments engineered by Catholic League high school teams over the years – and there have been plenty – Archbishop Carroll’s girls’ lacrosse squad’s eight-year winning streak might be the most impressive. Critics might say that Carroll has established itself as an elite program in a sport that continues […]

Path of life

By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer CHERRY HILL, N.J. – After a historic, three-day convocation titled “Life, Justice and Family: Partners in the New Evangelization,” Cardinal Justin Rigali rallied those in attendance to return to their dioceses with new insights on promoting human life and dignity. He further challenged them to serve “in new, creative […]