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Tuition increase set for archdiocesan high schools
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Tuition at the archdiocesan secondary schools – with the exception of Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Chester County – will be $5,100 for the 2009-10 school year, archdiocesan officials recently announced. Tuition at Bishop Shanahan high will be $5,400 next year. The additional $300 per student […]
Catechists thanked for their dedication
Click here to read the full text of Cardinal Rigali’s homily By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Approximately 300 catechists and DREs were honored Jan. 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. They were doubly blessed at the Mass which celebrated the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the […]
Cardinal Rigali blesses St. Francis Early Learning Center
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer NORRISTOWN – When 2-year-old Kyson Godoy was asked what he’s learned at his school, the St. Francis Early Learning Center, he replied in song – the alphabet song. He then counted past 10 and, to the best of his ability, recited the days of the week. Cardinal Justin Rigali […]
Distinguished grads to be honored
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer As part of Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be honoring six outstanding Catholic school graduates with 2008 Distinguished Graduate Awards for not only achieving professional success in their chosen fields, but also having demonstrated a commitment to living their lives by Gospel values. These men and […]
Mexico City policy reversed by Obama
By Chaz Muth Catholic News Serviceand Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T WASHINGTON-Pro-life activists quickly denounced President Barack Obama’s Jan. 23 signature on an executive order reversing the Mexico City policy, a move that clears the way for the federal government to provide aid to programs that promote or perform abortion overseas. The Associated Press reported […]
36th March for Life: Principles and politics meet in Washington
Click here to read the full text of Cardinal Rigali’s homily at the Vigil for Life MassClick here to read the full text of Cardinal Rigali’s homily at the Mass for Archdiocese of Philadelphia Participants in the March for LifeBy Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Thousands of supporters of the principle that the unborn have […]
Scout’s service project helps many
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Seventy-six units is a lot of blood. That’s how much was collected for the American Red Cross on Dec. 30 at Presentation B.V.M. in Cheltenham. The blood drive was organized by Northeast Catholic High School freshman Howard Stickley. The funny thing is, at 14, he is two years under […]
Sports News
SHANAHAN SENIOR AWARDED MAXWELL AWARD DREXEL HILL – Ryan Alderman, a senior at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, was awarded the Mini Maxwell Award from the prestigious Maxwell Football Club Jan. 16 at Drexelbrook Banquet Hall. The award grants Alderman a $500 scholarship to the university of his choice. The award is presented to […]
Our Lady of Peace School to close in June
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer MILMONT PARK – Our Lady of Peace School in Milmont Park, Delaware County, will close in June as a result of a drastic decline in enrollment. There are currently 121 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Of the 81 registered in the first through eighth grade, four are in […]
Conversion of St. Paul Feast honors catechists
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T PHILADELPHIA – Approximately 300 disciples of St. Paul will be honored at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, Jan. 25, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. At 2 p.m. on that day Cardinal Rigali will celebrate Mass before an expected 1,800 volunteer catechists, […]