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Catholic Standard & Times Issue of September 7, 2006 In this issue: Prayer:
Black Catholics: After years of service, Carolyn Jenkins retires from St. Peter Claver Center Anyone who knows about the work of the St. Peter Claver Center for Evangelization, knows that the force behind it has always been Carolyn Jenkins. Fresh Faith: Young people are called to prepare for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney The first international World Youth Day to be held in Australia will provide an opportunity for young people to learn about and strengthen their faith and to spread that faith to those “down under” who do not put a high priority on spiritual concerns. |
This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. Rectory
to rectory for Christ Food Stamps: Food for discussion Pasta, peanut butter and price awareness were the order of the week. Faith in the wake of Sept. 11 Although a new study has found that the faith life of Americans has changed very little since Sept. 11, the compelling story of a Catholic police officer trapped in the rubble of the twin towers tells a much different story. Remembering Johanna Five minutes and five feet. That’s what comes to mind when 28-year-old John Sigmund Jr. thinks about his late sister, Johanna, who perished in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Retreat center in Chester County founded on joyful Catholic charity If you need to get away from all the noise and bustle of life, the St. Mary Providence Center is the perfect retreat. 'Jesus is not going to let me down’ There was a certain glimmer to one postulant’s dress that was unlike any other worn by the young women entering the Sisters of Saint Joseph convent in the fall of 1920. Treasures in our midst The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity have rare treasures to boast about this year: Two members whose combined years of life total 199 years — 155 of which have been spent serving God and the Church. Tales out of school Whether they are reserved or rambunctious, Christian Brother G. John Owens knows the ways and wiles of students. Renowned Protestant comes home From “flower child” to “Jesus People” to Catholic — Rob Evans, the internationally acclaimed children’s evangelist known as the “Donut Man,” has finally found his spiritual home. |
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