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High drama: Down but never out, St. Hubert’s finds way to win
In winning the Catholic League softball title, the Bambies came back from a 3-0 deficit, tied it then pushed the game into extra innings for a 6-5 victory. They became the first team in league history to lose three games during the regular season and then defeat the same trio in the postseason.
Carroll cruises in 20-6 rout, captures yet another league title
Archbishop Carroll captured the Catholic League girls' lacrosse championship, courtesy of a convincing finals win over Cardinal O'Hara, for the 19th consecutive league crown and 240th straight league victory.
Schwenksville parish school honors veterans in teaching moment for youth
The St. Mary Home and School Association welcomed numerous veteran organizations at a May 23 Mass and reception, enabling students to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.
St. Charles Seminary campus sold to Main Line Health
The 75-acre property in Lower Merion has been sold at an undisclosed price, while negotiations continue toward an agreement to relocate the seminary in a partnership with Neumann University in Aston.
Colleges graduates urged, implored to change the world
College graduations often include an encouraging push by commencement speakers for graduates to go out and make a difference in the world. This year's ceremonies at Catholic colleges and universities around the country were no different, but there may have been a little more urgency in the advice.
50 years after founding, St. Thomas More Parish stays strong
Though founded in 1968 with its first church opening in 1969, the South Coventry, Chester County parish has a sense of teamwork and in the view of one parishioner "is just a wonderful parish."
German religious orders set up inquiry into sexual abuse
Catholic religious orders in Germany have set up an inquiry into sexual abuse in their monasteries and convents, following claims that abuse occurred in more than half of all monastic communities.
Philadelphia cops aided by faith in line of duty
At a May 2 Blue Mass, city police officers spoke about the Catholic ministry at the FOP Lodge 5, which supports spiritually the 14,000 active and retired cops who find faith "absolutely the foundation of our work."
Chess, ballroom dancing make ‘old school’ hip at Visitation
Learning confidence through the tango and analytical strategy through chess, fifth and sixth graders at the Kensington Catholic school are learning how to take on new challenges, and having fun doing it.
Bishop ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths, damage from Midwest storms
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee May 24 called for "prayers for the victims and their grieving families and communities" affected by devastating storms from Texas to Illinois.