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Editorial: Bicentennial marks time for fun, thanksgiving Centuries ago, bells rang in a village or town to announce the movements of life: weddings, funerals, the visit of a prominent person, the start of school, the call to prayer. On Tuesday, April 8, bells will ring in Catholic churches and schools across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as we celebrate the anniversary of its founding as a diocese two centuries ago. The bells mark a profound moment, and an occasion for fun. Homily Divine Mercy Sunday: Mercy is God’s greatest attribute Homily of Cardinal Justin Rigali Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul March 30, 2008 Business News The business of travel: A ‘grand view’ of God’s creation Suzanne Hoffman had such a stellar reputation for successfully organizing trips for people on her own that Grand View Tour and Travel, Inc. recently booked her as its director of tour and travel. Sports Catholic League baseball fans see Red, and Blue If you take a look at the Catholic League baseball standings this spring and instinctively reach for the telephone to tell newspapers they’ve made a mistake, hold that call. Profile: A first Communion success story My son, who is autistic, has had great triumphs recently. First Communion, for one. Our preparation began years ago, even before Peter, who is now 10, first entered the religious education program at Corpus Christi Parish, Landsdale. Like many other children with disabilities, he sometimes has difficulty remaining still or understanding what is happening, and especially dealing with the overwhelming sensory stimulation of a magnificent church. |
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Marriage bill clears Senate committee A proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania State Constitution defining marriage solely as a union between one man and one woman easily passed its first legislative hurdle. Einstein hospital plan opposed by pro-life group A new state-of-the-art hospital that would serve the communities of central Montgomery County and “become a model for compassionate, advanced patient care” seems like it would be a welcome project. Plans in place to celebrate 200th birthday of Church in Philadelphia Want to wish the Catholic Church in Philadelphia a happy 200th anniversary as a diocese on Tuesday, April 8? At 2 p.m., bells at Catholic churches and Catholic schools across the Archdiocese will chime 200 times, or for two minutes. Web site requests testimonials about late pope The third anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II is approaching, and the Roman office promoting his cause for beatification is seeking the participation of English-speaking Catholics. |
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Priest shows what ‘good shepherd’ means The Easter Triduum was a time of profound gratitude this year for Margarita Chavez: It was the anniversary of an ordeal that finally ended last October when she received a life-saving kidney that was donated by her former pastor. Print Edition Cardinal Justin Rigali Leisure Media Sports People & Events Education Parenting Community Prayer Youth Young Adults In the Parishes Vocation Black Catholic Hispanic Obituaries Advertise! - to over 60,000 Catholic readers Classifieds Contact Us Feedback Subscribe Careers Site updated: Thursday, April 3, 2008 Privacy Policy
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