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Editorial: Commit to weapon of peace This week residents of the city and region mourn the death of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski, killed in the line of duty last Saturday. Guest Columnist The puzzle of the clinic fire By Father Tad Pacholczyk Homily ‘You have drawn grace, strength from married life’ Homily of Cardinal Justin Rigali Wedding Anniversary Mass Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. Leisure Parallel lives The similarities between Debbie Lillard and Claudine Wolk are striking. Catholic Spirituality Again, the litany reminds: God is with us Thunder was rumbling ominously outside, the air heavy with impending tragedy. Chris, my 10-year-old, materialized in the kitchen. Business News Brothers really exercise their faith It would not be unusual to see posters at a church about developing virtues and keeping centered on God. But at a gym? Sports He makes the saves — on and off the field If Tom Sessa seeks publicity, he does a nice job of hiding it. Profile: ‘Meet your mother’ Marie Quinn Hunt |
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Holy Father Complete wrap-up of of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States Community
gathers in prayer for slain officer
Philadelphia’s Catholic community is mourning the passing of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski this week. From the Brook A Weekly Profile of Members of the Ordination Class of 2008 from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood Deacon Brian Michael Kean Boots on the ground: Vietnam hero earns place at Arlington “He belongs with his brothers-in-arms down in Arlington.” Religious Leadership Council meets Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the need for dialogue in our world during his April visit to America, Cardinal Justin Rigali told a meeting of the Religious Leadership Council of Greater Philadelphia on April 29. The meeting was held at the Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Cardinal Rigali calls for legislation prohibiting creation of human-animal hybrids to be enacted Cardinal Justin Rigali, as chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has commended a proposed “Human-Animal Hybrid Prohibition Act” introduced in both houses of Congress. Mass, tour mark 100 years at Our Lady of Lourdes School To the glorious strains of “Hail! Great Queen of Heaven,” more than 500 alumni of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Overbrook Farms joined in a Mass in celebration of the school’s centennial on Sunday, April 27. Sister Cam Banh: Working with women in crisis pregnancies Sister Cam Banh, a Handmaid of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, has been a herald of hope for many in Philadelphia over the past eight years. Belvie Ballard-Hilyard: Her gift is good for others Belvie Ballard-Hilyard rolls up her sleeves and does what it takes to help save lives, and for that she was named Counselor of the Year by Real Alternatives. Real-life love stories celebrated at Anniversary Masses What is the secret for a long-lasting marriage? |
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There are 1,140,000 nickels in $57,000. At press time, that’s how much money Catholic grade school and high school students had raised in this year’s “Nickels for Neighbors” campaign, and it’s no small change. Bicentennial Reflections For more bicentennial reflections, and other articles commemorating the Archdiocesan bicentennical celebration, please pick up the April 10 edition of the CS&T at your parish or contact Cecelia Watkins at 215-587-3667 or e-mail cwatkins@adphila.org Print
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