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Teaching teens the value of life is her life’s work
Martha Short received the top award from Pennsylvanians for Human Life Feb. 24 for her work leading the educational organization for 20 years, a role she practically inherited from her pro-life parents.
Couple’s key to 50 married years is personal bond with Christ
From hosting rosary groups and faith-sharing groups in their home to leading courses on marriage and parenting, Michele and John Doman of Visitation Parish in Norristown focus on a personal relationship with God and growing in fellowship with his followers.
Not seeking religious life, Sister Alice heard the call in the classroom
Growing up in Fishtown and hanging out with friends, she assumed she'd be a wife and mother. But as a lay teacher she felt a vocation, and now Sister Alice Gray has served for 50 years, 35 as a DRE.
National awardee sees rewards of teaching every day
Fifty years ago Margaret Egan began her career teaching in Catholic schools, and led SS. Peter and Paul School from its start. “The joys outweigh the sorrows" because she can make a difference in students' lives.
Young pro-life leader makes time for prayer, witness at UPenn
Standing up for the sanctity of life at a large secular university takes courage. Junior nursing major Theresa Dierkes of Drexel Hill is undaunted in her commitment of joining prayer and action for life.
Bristol man traces path from Jewish youth to Catholic diaconate
Richard Malamut was raised in the Jewish tradition, and people thought he'd be a good rabbi. After marriage, parenthood and getting to know Jesus, Deacon Rich now serves and talks "about the One I love to those I love."
Part of growing order, Sister leads outreach to other religious
Sister Gabrielle Mary Braccio is settling nicely into her new role as delegate for consecrated life, representing the archdiocese to local congregations. Formerly a beautician and nurse from Atlantic City, she's among "joyful and happy" sisters.
What a person of faith looks like: At 100, she values God and family most
The big extended family of Vera Morris-Pleasant came out to celebrate her 100th birthday last month, but before the party, they complied with her request to join her at daily Mass at St. Athanasius Parish.
Immaculata senior blends prayer life, commitment to social justice
Maria Pisano looks to "light others' spark" by sharing her faith through a variety of spiritual and social outreaches on campus.
Banking, nonprofit expert ready to roll up sleeves at Faith in Future
Irene Horstmann Hannan, a successful bank manager and advocate for women and the poor, takes the reins as CEO at the foundation that runs the archdiocese's high schools and special ed schools.