SUCCESS FOR THE BRENNAN 11

A Charger that still bleeds blue and gold in a sea of green ..

BELL TOWER BANGING: CB MESSAGE BOARD PICKS UP ON SEX OFFENDER STORY

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"I have been hesitant to join the many individuals ridiculing the pastor of the two Catholic churches in Girardville. I believe he has a difficult job and no support from the crowd in Allentown.

When it was brought to my attention, however, that he used the term "whorehouse" in the latest Sunday bulletin in reference to the proper placement for the Girardville Pirate Lady, I feel the pastor has gone too far.

There was no reason to use that term in an otherwise pleasant parish bulletin which featured photos of the newest young first communicants in the town; a bulletin that folks would wish to preserve as a family moment to remember.

Well past time to focus on the destruction of the Catholic churches and Catholic schools in northern Schuylkill county rather than employing a matter that was settled by the state police and Pennsylvania law as a smokescreen. "

Bell Tower flashback: watch this story..

Cardinal Brennan closed, but the Patrick W. Kempsey sports complex is still being used..

While education at Cardinal Brennan ended two years ago, the sports continues at the Patrick W. Kempsey sports complex..

The Hazleton STANDARD SPEAKER reported that a Race for Education was held two weeks ago on Brennan land. Some of the events included Greased Watermelon Relay, Water Balloon Challenge, Egg Toss and other games.. A hot dog lunch, watermelon and other fruit was served to the students..

The Race For Education was attended by Trinity Academy students.. At Cardinal Brennan, an education established shut down.. Why not at Nativity? .. hmmm..

Memories for sale.. Closed churches cleaning out

There's a big task ahead for members of dozens of churches closed by the Diocese of Allentown. They've started cleaning out the buildings in Schuylkill and Carbon counties..

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Closings on hold--for now.. New Bishop chosen

Meet Monsignor John O. Barres, the new Bishop of the Allentown Diocese..

Outgoing Bishop Cullen says forthcoming consolidation is on hold until Barres is made official..

Possible church closings in Shenandoah, Lost Creek, Ringtown, Sheppton, Girardville, Ashland, Gordon and Frackville, *17 total* will now wait for Monsignor Barres to take his position..

Sex offender back in court for not reporting his job status..

Pottsville REPUBLICAN reporting ..