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en Dios Profile: Msgr. Palmieri: Jubilarians are ‘quite a workforce’ There are, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 88 religious orders of congregations for women or men, both large and small. Msgr. Alexander J. Palmieri, chancellor of the Archdiocese, is also its Vicar for Consecrated Life, and one of his most pleasant duties is the coordination of the annual Religious Jubilarian celebration, which, this year, will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. |
This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. From the open road to the narrow path In a way, St. Paul was lucky. Warning
Will Robinson — CNN says dangerous Christians approaching
Do you remember that hokey but very popular TV show that aired eons ago called “Lost in Space?” My favorite scenes always included the robot warning young Will Robinson about the aliens who were sure to be lurking around the corner. I can still see and hear it now: “Warning, warning, Will Robinson. Danger approaching.” A
life well-lived
The unexpected death of Daniel Parrillo, 57, the beloved South Philadelphia teacher turned seminarian, shocked the Catholic world in Philadelphia, Camden and West Orange, N.J. West Catholic: King of religious vocations At West Philadelphia Catholic High School “West is Best” isn’t just a jingle when it comes to religious vocations, it’s a fact. Three Sisters of Charity establish the first women’s religious community in Philadelphia They arrived in Philadelphia without a clue as to where they were going. The three had taken vows as Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph and carried few personal effects, but had great trust in God and a burning desire to help orphaned, destitute children. |
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