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Hospice resident gets ‘gift of a day’ at beloved church
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – When hospice patient John Semanik was granted a special “gift of a day” by his hospice caretakers, his wife Mary suggested Mass at his beloved Holy Ghost Byzantine Church in South Philadelphia. “His church has been a very central part of his life all of his life,” […]
Day of Sanctification renews priests’ commitments
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer WYNNEWOOD – Hundreds of priests serving in the Archdiocese recently traveled back in time to their ordination day, where they reflected on the great privilege of serving Christ and renewed their commitment to grow in the likeness of Christ. More than 400 priests met at the Chapel of St. […]
‘Stand Up for Life’ dinner draws 1,400
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T Some 1,400 people from the Delaware Valley took time to “Stand Up for Life” at the Pro-Life Union of South Eastern Pennsylvania dinner held Nov. 23 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. They celebrated the contributions of local pro-life leaders, learned more about the chastity education work of […]
Cardinal to celebrate Bless the Baby Jesus Advent Prayer Service
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA – Cardinal Justin Rigali will preside at the Archdiocese’s fourth annual “Bless the Baby Jesus Advent Prayer Service” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Families across the Archdiocese are invited to bring […]
Another hero goes home
Fifth officer in 2008 laid to rest after Mass at Cathedral BasilicaBy JOHN GILLESPIESpecial to The CS&T In a ritual and a setting that has become all too familiar, Philadelphia paid its final respects on Monday to another police officer killed in the line of duty. Sgt. Timothy Simpson, 46, a 20-year member of the […]
Pastors, volunteers learn about aid available from CSS
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T SPRINGFIELD – Needs assessment and referral services. Counseling services. Pregnancy and parenting services. Elder care services. Budgeting classes. Supportive services for the homeless. Food cupboard referrals. A baby cupboard. Youth mentoring. These services and more can be accessed either in-house or through referrals at the various Catholic Social Service […]
CSS gets grant to combat human trafficking in Phila.
By NADIA MARIA SMITHCS&T Staff Writer The Church’s efforts to combat human trafficking are getting a boost from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Special Immigrant Peoples Project of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services will receive a $230,000 grant as part of the department’s $10 million increase in funding to assist in the work. “The basic […]
EITC grants earmarked for five Bucks Co. Catholic schools
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T BENSALEM – Thanks to the Pennsylvania EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit), selected school students from five Lower Bucks County parishes who meet the income criteria will receive a total of $217,000 in tuition grants next year, it was announced at a ceremony held at the Bensalem Township Building on […]
St. Bede renovations aim for a masterpiece
By NADIA MARIA SMITHCS&T Staff Writer HOLLAND – St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland, Bucks County, has bold plans to renovate its existing church into a classical Catholic masterpiece with the help of renowned architect Duncan Stroik. The plan to “convert a simple A-frame church into an enduring building of beauty to suitably give […]
Seven days of remembrance
Stunned by violence, St. Alice Parish responds with Masses and rosary prayers for Vietnamese familyBy Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T UPPER DARBY – The Vietnamese Catholic community in Upper Darby is grieving after one of its leading members was brutally murdered on Monday night, Nov. 10. Each evening after the crime and leading up to […]