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The Holy Family Boxing Club at the “Rocky” Statue
Archdiocese to Close Cardinal Dougherty and Northeast Catholic High Schools
Caption: Locked out at Cardinal Dougherty. Photo © Katharine Gilbert By Katharine Gilbert With faith that’s strong, with courage bold, we raise our banner high… —Cardinal Dougherty School Song The following is an interview with Donna Farrell, Director of Communications, Archdiocese of… Continue Reading
Jamie Wyeth’s Seven Deadly Sins—A Stunning Exhibition at Brandywine River Museum
By Sabina Clarke An absolutely spectacular exhibition, Seven Deadly Sins, by renowned artist Jamie Wyeth, son of recently deceased Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth and grandson of the famous artist and illustrator N.C. Wyeth, is on display at Brandywine River… Continue Reading
Society Hill Playhouse ‘Theatre isn’t an Elitist Activity’
By Frank Dougherty The Philadelphia theater that did for Irish-American wakes what Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding did for Italian-American connubial bliss this month is marking 50 years of presenting preeminent American and European stage productions. “The works of Irish playwrights… Continue Reading
Irish Naval Service Ship LÉ Eithne Visits Philadelphia
Irish Naval Service Ship The Eithne (LÉ Eithne), captained by Cmdr. David Barry, visited Philadelphia July 14-17, berthing at Penn’s Landing. This was the first visit to the City for the flagship of Ireland’s Naval Service. In 1986, LÉ… Continue Reading
Joe Queenan….Straight Up
An East Falls Childhood Marred by Poverty and Abuse By Sabina Clarke I caught up with Joe Queenan, author of the startling memoir/autobiography Closing Time, the day after his return from Ireland where he attended the Dublin Literary Festival. Queenan’s… Continue Reading
Siobhan Lyons, Diplomat’s Daughter, Heads Irish Immigration Center
By Sabina Clarke Siobhan Lyons, the new executive director of the Irish Immigration and Pastoral Center in Upper Darby, is young, enthusiastic, accomplished, and bursting with new ideas. The well-traveled daughter of a career diplomat for the Irish Government, Siobhan… Continue Reading
Catching Up with ‘Smokin Joe Frazier’
Breakfast with the Champ… By Sabina Clarke I’m sitting before Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion of the world while he finishes a bowl of cereal. He is casual, warm and welcoming and greets me like an old friend. We’ve… Continue Reading
Sister Mary Scullion, RSM, Named As One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World
Sister Mary Scullion, a member of the Sisters of Mercy, Mid-Atlantic Community and a Philadelphia resident, was recently chosen as one of the top 100 influential people by Time magazine. Sister Mary was ranked 49th on the list with 613,599… Continue Reading