Sports
Pastor remains Seahawks fan after long ministry to team’s Catholics
When the Seattle Seahawks step onto CenturyLink Field, the fervor of the "12th Man" may cause small earthquakes. But for 12 years, Father Tom Belleque made sure the team's Catholic members also had the force of their faith with them on the field.
Four Horsemen of the Backfield — how the Prep captured a state title
St. Joseph's Prep won its second straight state football championship Dec. 13, 49-41, on the strength of its running game. At the heart of the four running backs is Jim Bell, the consummate teammate.
Heisman Trophy winner: Everything he does is for God’s glory
Marcus Mariota, the University of Oregon's dual-threat quarterback and this year's winner of college football's highest award, is non-Catholic but a Catholic high school grad. Faith plays a major role in his life.
Speedy Morris closing in on career milestone
The storied career of the St. Joseph's Prep basketball coach will pass another milestone with a win on Saturday, Dec. 20 as the Prep faces Cristo Rey. A win would be Morris' 950th career victory.
Gifts help make the Prep’s state football title march merry
The Hawks of St. Joseph’s Prep turned three consecutive fumbles by Pennsbury into touchdowns on the way to a 37-7 romp last Saturday. Now they prep for the AAAA state championship. Meanwhile Archbishop Wood advanced to the AAA title game.
Bonner-Prendie senior inducted into Pa. Sports Hall of Fame
Quinn Dolan, a senior at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, ranks at the top of his class, was the golf team's MVP and All-Catholic, and volunteers with the Mid-Atlantic Blind Golfers Association.
For Benedictine, football coaching about passing on mission, values too
Sister Lisa Maurer is a Benedictine nun who lives at the St. Scholastica Monastery on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She works at the Benedictine Health Center next to the monastery, serving senior members of the community. She prays, studies and ministers at local parishes.
Shula’s lifetime commitment to Catholic education, other causes honored
His legacy is established as one of the greatest NFL coaches who in the early 1970s twice led his team, the Miami Dolphins, to Super Bowl victories and in one case -- 1972 -- an unprecedented perfect winning season.
St. Joe’s Prep dismantles La Salle in Catholic League final
The Hawks did everything right in the 46-13 victory for the AAAA championship last weekend. Now it’s on to defending the Prep’s state championship in District 12 football action.
Dominant Archbishop Wood cruises past Ryan for AAA league title
The Vikings jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead before winning the Catholic League Championship for their division, 35-14. Since 2007, they have captured seven straight AAA titles, 39 consecutive division wins and 14 straight playoff victories.