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Editorial: Summer weather reminds us to appreciate God’s creation The warm days of summer bring opportunities to spend time outdoors. As we enjoy the warmth of the sun, and sometimes endure the high heat and humidity this time of year brings to the Philadelphia region, it’s only natural to notice the beauty of nature in God’s creation. Guest Columnist ‘Safe injection sites’ and tackling drug abuse By Father Tad Pacholczyk Homily Serving in Love & Gratitude Homily of Cardinal Justin Rigali Mass during Diocesan Pro-Life Directors Meeting Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Thursday, July 24, 2008 Homily Sharing the Treasure of Catholic Social and Moral Teaching Homily of Cardinal Justin Rigali Life, Justice & Family Convocation Sunday, July 27, 2008 Business News From childhood job to career As a boy, Marc Connelly made spending money mowing lawns for parishioners from his church, Christ the King, in Northeast Philadelphia. Catholic Spirituality When we cease to speak, we can listen and learn By Michelle Francl-Donnay Hispanic Catholics Faith, family central to fiestas
Summer is fiesta time everywhere but especially so in Hispanic communities. Sports Phila. man’s mission keeps him running Profile From youth group leader to seminarian Jason Buck |
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Path of life
After a historic, three-day convocation titled “Life, Justice and Family: Partners in the New Evangelization,” Cardinal Justin Rigali rallied those in attendance to return to their dioceses with new insights on promoting human life and dignity. Local events recall historic teaching in life
Two hundred people packed the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute for the grand finale of a week-long commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical on Human Life, Humanae Vitae. Local teens travel to Sydney for World Youth Day
A pilgrimage isn’t really a pilgrimage unless there is a bit of hardship along the way. It makes reaching the goal even more exhilarating. New documentary traces Church’s work to address inhumane worker conditions in Haiti
When asked how many scoops of sugar you take with your coffee, it’s not likely that you’re thinking about where that sugar came from. But a new documentary set to be released September 23 on DVD by Uncommon Productions is forcing Americans to take a closer look. |
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