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‘Rebuilt’ La Salle edges heartbroken Roman for boys’ soccer title
In the Catholic League final Oct. 26, underclassmen-heavy La Salle -- which was supposed to be rebuilding its team this year -- brought an 11-1 record against perennial favorite Roman Catholic. The championship came down to La Salle's successful penalty kicks.
Ryan girls cap perfect soccer season with Catholic League title
The Ragdolls' stout defense and team experience shut down formidable Archbishop Wood , 1-0, for the league championship Oct. 26.
Pope adds feast of Our Lady of Loreto to church calendar
The Dec. 10 feast of Our Lady of Loreto, now an option, will be added to all calendars and liturgical books for the celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours, Pope Francis decreed.
Poor, elderly Armenians get help heating homes this winter
Recipients of aid from two Catholic agencies will receive firewood or gas or electric heat through their local utility company, and supplemented by food, hygienic supplies, first aid and medicine.
Delco’s archrival schools settle field hockey title in OT
Cardinal O'Hara topped Archbishop Carroll, 3-2, Oct. 28 in the Catholic League championship as Mia Scarduzio scored the game winning goal with 2:06 left in overtime.
With 60 million meals served, church helps kids stay well fed
Through one of several federal programs it administers, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services hit a new milestone in feeding thousands of local children fresh, wholesome food while encouraging social skills and portion control.
True freedom linked to beauty of pro-life call, speaker says
Christopher West spoke at a conference sponsored by several local pro-life organizations Oct. 26 at Roman Catholic High School, whose students in attendance were impressed by his message.
Pope John Paul II HS hosts retired four-star general
Anthony Zinni, whose 39-year career took him to over 70 countries, will speak on leadership, service and the power of influence at a Nov. 11 talk in honor of Veterans' Day.
Lebanon’s Maronite bishops call for unity as prime minister resigns
The resignation Oct. 29 came on the 13th day of massive countrywide protests that found demonstrators celebrating by filling streets and public squares and waving Lebanese flags.
Brothers describe what ‘crystallized’ decision to choose religious life
Edmundite Brother Thomas Berube and two other members of the Society of St. Edmund, Brothers Francis Hagerty and Peter Stanfield, reflected recently on how they heard their call to ministry as religious brothers.