The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of April 27, 2006 In this issue: Prayer:
Profile: Called to ‘work tenderly’ with God Sister Lorraine McGrew grew up surrounded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.) so naturally when she felt called to the religious life she sought them out. Fresh Faith: Hair today, gone tomorrow - ‘Makeovers’ with a purpose It all began with one young woman wondering what she could sacrifice for Lent. That grew into a school event, where several students from St. Dorothy School in Drexel Hill donated their hair for Locks of Love, the nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who suffer from long-term hair loss. |
This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. Day
of action and prayer for comprehensive immigration reform
Monday, May 1, the memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, has been designated a Day of Action and Prayer for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. It remains important that we pray for and urge our political leaders to pass immigration reform laws that are respectful of human dignity. Cardinal asks faithful to defend marriage Did you know that in Canada, marriage has been redefined to include same-sex unions, teaching religious moral truths about homosexuality is considered “hate speech” and is punishable by up to two years in prison? Parishes decode DaVinci With the release of the movie based on Dan Brown’s book, “The Da Vinci Code,” right around the corner, parishes are ramping up their adult faith formation programs and ordering materials that will help them seize what could be a great catechetical moment. Msgr. McCulken appointed rector of the Cathedral Basilica Msgr. Michael T. McCulken has been named pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Cardinal Rigali wil be principal celebrant and homilist at the July 16 installation at 10:30 a.m. The new rector said he is looking forward to serving the parishioners and visitors of the Cathedral when he takes up his new position on June 19. Catholic Boy Scout saves baby brother’s life Joseph McCabe will always remember July 20, 2005, as the day he saved the life of his baby brother Riley, who was then nine months old. Finding help in building a life after prison It’s always a good feeling, when you’re getting ready to walk out of those front doors. But that feeling wears off as soon as you walk out. It’s like, ‘Wow, I’m free. But now what?’” Prisoner pen pal program delivers hope to inmates When 68-year-old Sophie Weber of Maternity B.V.M. Parish goes to the post office, her eyes often well up with tears. That’s because Weber is retrieving letters which are part of a prisoner pen pal program she coordinates on behalf of Mary, Mother of Captives — a support group she and her 69-year-old husband, Jack, co-founded for those who have an incarcerated loved one. Spirituality on campus Today’s college students have high levels of interest in spirituality and religion, and in finding a deeper meaning in their lives. Dance and the Body of Christ: St. Michael’s Warriors Dance Company The Body of Christ could use some exercise. Last July, I had the opportunity to travel to New York with my friend Marian, to see the St. Michael’s Warriors Dance Company, which was founded by Diana Torba in 2003. |
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