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Update regarding Father Gerard J. Hoffman
In July 2008 Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, relieved Father Gerard J. Hoffman, parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Doylestown, Bucks County, of his assignment pending a formal investigation into an allegation that Father Hoffman sexually abused a minor more than 30 years ago. Since July 2008, Father Hoffman has […]
Catholic extreme makeover
By Jim GaugerSpecial to The CS&T GLENSIDE – It’s spring. It’s Saturday morning. There’s a new energy in the air. Play some golf? Wash the car? Why not use that energy to help others? That’s what Dave Gyza and friends are doing. Gyza is a member of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, an organization founded more than […]
Economy hasn’t hampered campaign
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – The country’s economic recession has not prevented Catholics from contributing to the archdiocesan capital and endowment campaign, “Heritage of Faith – Vision of Hope.” At press time, $48 million had been raised in gifts and pledges through parish campaigns and leadership gifts toward the $200 million goal. […]
‘Unique’ letter clarifies excommunication
Papal letter: Pointed, personal and from the heart
Teen’s service earns national honor
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer WEST GROVE – Eighth-grader Ryan Wiesenberg of Assumption B.V.M. School in West Grove knows a thing or two about service. Ryan was recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award – a national award that recognizes and honors Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage […]
Little Flower defends bowling championship
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T Grab the ball. Set your feet. Find your mark. Deliver, and follow through. To the millions of bowlers out there, the game plan is indeed simple. But the reality is that unless you dedicate significant time to practicing both strikes and spares, your average probably won’t elevate much higher […]
‘We believed in ourselves’
By John KnebelsSpecial to The CS&T They lost to Neshaminy by two points. Lost to Bensalem by one. Lost to Conestoga by one and to Devon Prep by four. But no one was feeling sorry for Holy Ghost Preparatory School’s basketball team. “We’re used to winning all different kinds of ways,” said John Glenn, a […]
Phoenixville parishes cherish Polish, Slovak traditions
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHOENIXVILLE – In the early 20th century, when Phoenix Iron Works was the industrial heart of Phoenixville, in Chester County, workers came from all over to toil in the great mill. A fair number of them were from Central and Eastern Europe, especially Poland and neighboring Slovakia. Sacred Heart […]
St. Cecilia third-graders are phanatic about reading
By JIM GAUGERSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade down Broad Street last October. The 700 students at St. Cecilia School in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia got a chance to relive some of that excitement this past January. That’s because a third-grade class at […]
African Marketplace succeeds as parish fundraiser
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Africa comes to St. Ignatius Parish every year. The African Marketplace, held on the lower level of the church, drew artisans and shoppers from West Philadelphia parishes, those who attend Catholic churches in the surrounding area and neighborhood folks who live in the Cobbs Creek community. Carol […]