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Editorial: A missed opportunity to affirm life, dignity During the summer and throughout the year, conventions roll into the City of Brotherly Love. One meeting in particular last weekend carried an admirable title. The Convention for the Common Good brought together in Philadelphia the representatives of many groups of Catholics dedicated to social justice and peace. Guest Columnist
Integrity knows no season
By Father Leonard Peterson Business News
Faith, family priorities for owner of Malvern travel agency
Seeing animals on an African safari, tracing the steps of the California mission trail of Father Junipero Serra, or standing on the soil of a homestead in Ireland where relatives once toiled are among the many vacation options available to those who book a trip through World Wide Consolidated Travel Service Inc. Catholic Spirituality
Going to ‘God camp,’ taking nothing
By Michelle Francl-Donnay
Sports O’Hara principal named to PSFCA hall of fame
When George Stratts started in Catholic education, he brought with him a swagger that made it clear he was in charge. Profile
Promoting vocations has been at center of his faith
William C. “Bill” Collins
Mary Rochford appointed superintendent of schools
Mary Rochford, formerly the archdiocesan assistant superintendent for elementary educational services, has been named archdiocesan superintendent of schools
Convention for Common Good held in Philadelphia It was billed as the Convention for the Common Good, and it brought 800 women and men July 11-13 to Philadelphia to discuss and ratify a political platform this election year based on Catholic social teaching.
East Norriton residents oppose hospital construction Nearly 600 East Norriton residents attended the Saturday, July 9 East Norriton Board of Supervisors’ meeting to “re-do” the process of public comment concerning Einstein Hospital’s proposal to build on the current site occupied by Wood’s Golf Center.
FEATURES
Beacon program at St. Cyprian offers summer fun Dodge ball and dance, arts and crafts, free throws and field trips — there is plenty of fun to be found at the Beacon summer camp at St. Cyprian School in Southwest Philadelphia.
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