| The
Catholic Standard & Times Issue of January 4, 2007 In this issue: Prayer:
Leisure:
Parenting: Profile: From local schoolboy to Vatican official Albin J. Grous was 6 years old when he first thought about becoming a priest. “It occurred in St. John Cantius Church … in a pew on the right, side aisle toward the rear of the church.” |
This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. Cardinal
spreads Christmas message to the imprisoned A shrine reborn at Our Lady of Hope Some traditions should never be allowed to die. One which did die, at least for a time, was reborn Dec. 23 when Cardinal Justin Rigali blessed the Shrine of the Holy Crib at Our Lady of Hope Church on North Broad Street. St. Katherine’s meets St. Catherine St. Catherine of Siena came to Torresdale’s St. Katherine of Siena Church on Dec. 7. U.S. priest vocations holding steady While priestly vocations continue to increase in some parts of the world, overall numbers in the United States, including the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, are holding steady. Father John Nordeman: Living and teaching the faith It’s true not all men are called to the priesthood, but Father John J. Nordeman, ordained in 2001, was certain of his calling. It is also true not all men — even priests — are called to be teachers. So when Father Nordeman was asked to accept an assignment as a high school teacher three years ago, he felt some trepidation. The many faithful ‘Josephs’ of Villa St. Joseph “You live your lives under the patronage of St. Joseph,” who was a just and humble man. Officially retired, these priests still have jobs to do The last thing a person expects while sitting around a dining room table with a group of retired priests is to realize how difficult it can be to have a serious conversation. Between the constant jokes and laughter, and the good-natured pot-shots, guests are advised to check their expectations at the door and just get prepared for a lively visit. Building faith in Milmont Park Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park, founded in 1922 , is 84 years old — but the beautiful church, where Cardinal Rigali celebrated an anniversary Mass on Dec. 10, is 50 years young. |
Print
Edition
|