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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 […]
Theology on Tap takes on bioethics
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Is there a moral dilemma for Catholics about cloning and stem cell research? This was the question that Father Tad Pacholczyk answered at the first session of Theology on Tap’s 2009 series, “Be Not Afraid! Bringing Faith into Our Society.” It drew a standing room-only crowd to […]
Cardinal criticizes abortion provisions in health reform bill
By Nancy Frazier O’BrienCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – Although amendments to a House health care reform bill made some “helpful improvements” in protecting life and conscience, some “unacceptable features” remain that must be removed, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee told House members Aug. 11. Cardinal Justin Rigali, who heads the bishops’ […]
Schools office sets goals through 2014
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Upholding the Catholic identity in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese is the first of three goals outlined in a five-year strategic plan the Office of Catholic Education will unveil in September. “Christ is the foundation of the whole educational enterprise in a Catholic school,” the plan states. […]
Full pews at 3 dynamic parishes
Mass attendance declines may seem inevitable, but don’t tell that to the pastors of St. Cornelius Parish in Chadds Ford, St. Andrew Parish in Newtown and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Eddystone. None have a university or a tourist attraction in the backyard but all have standing room-only Masses. The common denominators? Stress on […]