Sr. Kathleen Coll, SSJ Confronts Human Trafficking

By Thom Nickels Sister Kathleen Coll, SSJ, has been in religious life for several decades. She has been an inner city teaching sister in Baltimore and Philadelphia and has worked as the Social Justice Coordinator for the Sisters of Saint… Continue Reading

Covid-19 Actions and Reactions In and Around Philadelphia

From The Reporter’s Notebook By Thom Nickels Wild speculations and predictions suggest that it came from a biological lab in China or that it was a sinister “gift” to humanity from the so-called Deep State. The most scientifically sound answer… Continue Reading

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: The Pope’s Visit To Philadelphia

We asked local residents what they thought  about Pope Francis, his visit and the future of the Catholic Church in our area. 1. What is different to you about Pope Francis compared to previous popes? 2. What impact do you… Continue Reading