The Catholic
Standard & Times
Issue of May 29, 2008


In this issue:


SECTIONS

Editorial:
Led by children, families
witnessed the love of Jesus

Almost 6,000 Catholics gathered to celebrate the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist last Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. That’s right: 6,000.

Guest Columnist
Room 117: Memories and hope
By Father Stephen D. Thorne


Homily
Homily of
Cardinal Justin Rigali

Solemnity of
Corpus Christi
Cathedral Basilica
of Saints Peter and Paul
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Homily
Homily of
Cardinal Justin Rigali

Day of Prayer for
Church in China
Holy Redeemer Church
May 24, 2008

Homily
Homily of
Cardinal Justin Rigali

Mass during Academic Honors Convocation
for Secondary Education
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
May 20, 2008

Business News
Media business puts faith in advertising

Integrity and honesty are the foundation for Syndicate Pictures.

Hispanic Catholics
Promoting solutions to the immigration crisis

In the national debate about immigration reform, the Catholic Church has been clear about ensuring that the dignity of the immigrant is respected and that families are safeguarded.

Sports
Nazareth coach ‘throws out book,’ calls on 3 pitchers, scores league title

Yes, high school athletics are supposed to be about the teenagers and not the adults.

Profile
Meet Delaware County’s new vicar: Father George Majoros


The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here.


NEWS

First communicants attend memorable Corpus Christi Mass
Nearly 6,000 Catholics gathered for Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and an outdoor procession to show their love for Jesus Christ in the Eucharist on the Feast of Corpus Christi Sunday, May 25.

Medieval order gives top honor to Cardinal
Three ancient orders of the Catholic Church came together to honor Cardinal Justin Rigali in a solemn Mass and reception Friday, May 23 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.


Maternity B.V.M. launches capital campaign
Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish has long been a presence in the Bustleton section of Philadelphia — a presence that the pastor and parishioners hope to continue for years to come.

Cardinal Rigali leads prayers for Church in China
Last year Pope Benedict XVI set aside May 24, the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, as a worldwide time of special prayer for the often-persecuted Church in China. The feast was fitting because Chinese Catholics venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Britain's Chief Rabbi cites strong Catholic-Jewish ties
Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, believes we face the possibility that the 21st century could be a century of unprecedented power for destruction.
African-American Catholics in ministry earn certificates
A festive spirit of reunion took hold at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary recently. Those who earned their Ministry to African American Catholics (MAAC) certificates over the past decade were out in full force to support this year’s graduates.
Awards will enable students to pursue academic dreams
Michael Shipley of Annunciation B.V.M. School hopes to be an electrician when he grows up. Cierra Hall of St. Thomas Aquinas School plans to be a pediatrician.
FEATURES

‘It’s all about the young person’
BLOCS gala showcases students, businesses that help educate


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

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