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From the Commemorative:
Formed in the crucible
Pope John Paul II became a priest in secrecy in the Nazi-occupied Poland of World War II, surviving in a nation beset with unspeakable evil and loss.
In this issue: Prayer: John Paul II’s saints — and us: Why was Pope John Paul II the greatest saint-maker in the history of the Church?
Black Catholic: Black wax museum brings kids together: The assignment began routinely enough. Students at St. Martin de Porres in Philadelphia, a predominantly black school, were asked to read a biography of a person they wanted to know more about and write a one-and-a-half page, first person narrative explaining the person's early life, success, career and life after initial successes.
Education: The importance of Catholic Education: Talk of Cardinal Justin Rigali, Neumann College, Aston, Pa., Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws and Founder’s Day
March 16, 2005
In the Parishes: The St. Andrew, Newtown, Home and School Association is anything but a Mickey Mouse operation — even though many of its members will be on two chartered flights to Disneyland next week.
Vocation Series: Celebrating and honoring Sister Carmen Torres: After more than four years serving as director of the Catholic Institure for Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Sister Carmen is leaving to become provincial vocation director of her community, the society of the Holy Child Jesus in Drexel Hill. | This Week's Issue We have a Pope: Benedict XVI
Cardinal on Pope Benedict XVI’s first moments
‘Pope Benedict XVI, we love you!’
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Cistone was about to celebrate a 12:05 p.m. Mass for the Election of a Pope Tuesday, April 19 when the news broke that white smoke was billowing from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Philadelphia Catholics react to election of Pope
The faithful of Philadelphia are thrilled with the election of Pope Benedict XVI, confident that the Holy Spirit guided the cardinals in their choice for the successor of John Paul II the Great, as the Holy Father called him in his first words as the 265th Pontiff.
Archdiocesan Clergy react to election of Pope
Statement of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, Archbishop Emeritus, and others on the Election of Pope Benedict XVI
Gentle giant of the Church
Pope Benedict XVI, the former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and Dean of the College of Cardinals, entered the world on Good Friday, April 16, 1927.
Terri Schiavo's family comes home to grieve
The family of Terri Schindler-Schiavo came home to its former parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton, Friday, April 15 to receive the prayers and comfort of local friends and relatives.
Reaching out to God’s special children
When Vickie Travaline’s first child, Jessie, was born with Down Syndrome, the direction of her life changed quickly.
Business leaders and celebrities celebrate Catholic schools
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski was among a contingent of business leaders and celebrities who gathered recently in support for BLOCS — Business Leadership Organized for Catholics Schools — and he had particular praise for the outgoing chairman of the archdiocesan organization. | The Catholic Standard & Times
Issue of April 21, 2005
Martelli at St. Martin of Tours: Phil Martelli, the popular and successful coach of the St. Joseph’s University men’s basketball team does have his quirks. Story
Children react to Pope's death
We share with CS&T readers the letters we received from the students of St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Story
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