Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The former Archbishop of Philadelphia was found dead in his apartment at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Tuesday night.
The retired Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua has died at the age of 88. His body was found in his apartment at the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood Tuesday night. A spokesperson from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia told philly.com that Bevilacqua died at 9:15 p.m. "I was greatly saddened to learn of the death of my predecessor Cardinal Bevilacqua," said Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. "I encourage all Catholics in the Archdiocese to join me in praying for the repose of his soul and that God will comfort his family as they mourn his loss. Cardinal Bevilacqua has been called home by God; a servant of the Lord who loved Jesus Christ and His people." Bevilacqua succeeded Cardinal John Krol as Archbishop of Philadelphia in …
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The legendary Penn State football died Sunday morning after battling lung cancer.
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 85. After conflicting reports and speculation running rampant on Saturday, the Paterno family released a statement Sunday morning confirming his death. "He died as he lived," the statement said. "He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community." Paterno won more college football games (409) than any other coach, but the legend is overshadowed by the Jerry Sandusky child sex …
Monday, October 3, 2011
Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home in Levittown. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception BVM Church.
Monday, May 16, 2011
It’s up to parents to educate the next generation of consumers and the first lesson is in self-esteem.
Today everything is increasing in price so as consumers, it is good to be aware of who is getting a share of the profits. And as a parent we all have created little consumers we need to enlighten. My son and I were out at the mall, unusual for our family as I loathe shopping and the mall almost equally. Nonetheless we were in the food court having some very expensive, yet not very good, food. My son and I were embroiled in a consumerish discussion on supply and demand when I noticed a young man sitting at the next table wearing a shirt with Hollister emblazoned across his chest. I couldn’t help myself and as my son rolled his eyes (it is so hard to be my son at times), I said, “Excuse me… who is Hollister and why are you wearing his …
Bill Brown
5:19 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
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