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 Black Catholic: Saints of Africa: The Glory of the Early Church "I will never serve! You can cut off my head, but I will not be a soldier of this world, for I am a soldier of Christ." Education: Hispanic High School Seniors Receive Honors Four Hispanic high school students from the Archdiocese have been honored by the College Board for their outstanding academic achievements. In the Parishes: This week, focus on Philadelphia South's Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.Vocation Series: 'True to the Vision of the Foundress' This week, learn about the "The Society of the Holy Child, Jesus, S.H.C.J." and how they are helping others believe tht God lives and acts in them and in our world. | Porn-Apart: Families Destroyed by Porn Fire at Franciscan Friary: Seven Friars Homeless Seven friars who have spent years helping the homeless have now found themselves homeless following a multi-alarm fire Christmas morning in their Kensington rowhouse. Shepherd Brings Message of Hope to Inmates Cardinal Justin Rigali made a Dec. 22 pre-Christmas pastoral visit to the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center (PICC), one of the units of the Philadelphia prison complex on State Road, where he led a Liturgy of the Word for more than 200 inmates. Disabling the Myths About Disabilities The Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities held a provocative workshop entitled, "Living and Working with Disability Perceptions: Myths and Realities." Archdiocese in Full Compliance with Bishops' Charter: Office of Child and Youth Protection Audit Completed Cardinal Rigali published a pastoral letter explaining the findings of the compliance audit conducted by the Gavin Group, Inc. of Winthrop, Massachusetts on behalf of the Office of Child and Youth Protection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The full text of Cardinal Rigali's letter is provided here as well as the Nov. 13 letter from the Gavin Group, Inc. The full summary report may be found on the Archdiocesan Web site.See the Archdiocese's Web site..
| The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of January 1, 2004 Scythian: A Catholic Witness on a Secular Stage The Celtic band Scythian believes that their witness in the secular world is more powerful and far-reaching because their music appeals to everyone, young and old, Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Story
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