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Meet Ferrán Torres, the Catholic Forward Whose Goal Won the World Cup for Spain
Ferrán Torres is the Catholic forward who secured a 1–0 victory for Spain over Messi’s Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, played on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey.
‘Bigger Than Being a Soccer Fan’: Croatian Club in Steelton Supports National Team with Ethnic Performance, Parade Participation
Rick Vukmanic’s team loyalty during the FIFA World Cup is split in two as the tournament enters the round of 16 this weekend. He’s pulling for USA and Croatia.
World Cup Soccer: Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intentions
On June 11, 2026, the FIFA World Cup began with 48 teams from around the world hoping to compete in the tournament championship game scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey.
Trinity Strikes For District 3 Title with Clutch Performance on the Diamond
Baseball is a game played today in which it’s seemingly all about slugging and playing big ball. Bash homers and trot the bases.
Bishop McDevitt Breaks Ground for Athletic Fieldhouse for Future Student Development
An active construction site between the Bishop McDevitt High School building and Rocco Ortenzio Stadium is set to give way to a state-of-the-art fieldhouse next spring, as the school broke ground May 19 for a facility aimed at enhancing students’ physical development.
Precious Metals Mined by Diocesan Athletes in Shippensburg
The annual District 3 Track and Field Championships held at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium always fall on the third weekend of May, when more than 400 athletes from 105 schools district-wide compete in over 30 events.
St. Teresa of Calcutta School’s ‘God Squad’ Games Advance Vocations and Forge Connections for Students and Priests
“Father Schlaline came not to be served, but to serve.” “Father Weaver crashed the net to cast the net – for vocations.” Delone Catholic senior Dylan Lawrence gave colorful in-game commentary for the God Squad contests at Delone Catholic High School last Friday, bringing humor and truth to the annual event that pits priests and seminarians against eighth-graders from St. Teresa of Calcutta School in McSherrystown.
Fly Like an Eagle: Seven Sorrows’ Girls Earn State CYO Title with Teamwork
“The Shot” – Christian Laettner’s infamous March Madness play for the Duke Blue Devils in 1992 – just might have to make some room this postseason for the Seven Sorrows girls varsity CYO team in Middletown.
Trinity Rises to the Occasion to Win Sought After State Championship
There arguably is no bigger stage in Pennsylvania high school sports than playing for a state basketball championship as we march into spring.
Seven Sorrows Girls Celebrate CYO State Championship
The Seven Sorrows Varsity Girls basketball team in Middletown delivered a championship performance this past weekend, winning the Pennsylvania State CYO Tournament through relentless defense, unselfish team play and clutch execution in the biggest moments.
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