The Heron's Nest: ‘Live From the Newsroom' talks about church closings, Notre Dame de Lourdes

By Phil Heron
Delaware County Daily Times
June 11, 2014

http://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/20140611/the-herons-nest-live-from-the-newsroom-talks-about-church-closings-notre-dame-de-lourdes

The fight goes on for the parishioners of Notre Dame de Lourdes.

They have no intention of going quietly into the night after receiving the stunning word from the archdiocese that instead of taking in residents from another embattled parish, their doors would be closing and they would be forced to go elsewhere.

They have filed a formal petition and appeal with the archdiocese with more than 3,000 signatures. They are posting signs around the neighborhood.

And tonight they will be here in Primos to talk about their uphill fight on our live-stream Internet show, ‘Live From the Newsroom.’

We’ll talk about whey they think they have been unfairly targeted, and their chances of having the recommendation reversed.

If you have a question you’d like answered, email it to me at editor@delcotimes.com.

Then tune in tonight at 7 on DelcoTimes.com as we delve into Notre Dame’s struggle to survive. Do they have a prayer? We’ll find out.

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IT HAPPENED AGAIN; NOW WHAT?

Hours after the report of the latest school shooting yesterday, I posted this map on my Facebook page.

It shows the location of every school shooting since the rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut a couple of years ago.

I noted it’s the saddest map you will ever see.

Of course, as soon as I posted it, someone noted that all of the shootings occurred in so-called ‘gun-free zones.’ I took a deep breath, and then replied.

I actually had some legitimate engagement with the man.

The truth is, I don’t really care whether these schools are ‘gun-free zones’ or not. What I care about is that kids are dying, often at the hands of other kids.

I’m tired of putting these stories in the paper.

I don’t own a gun, but I have no interest in taking away the rights of someone who wants a gun.

So what do we do?

I’m all ears.

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LET’S GET THIS SUMMER ROCKIN’ AT SUN CENTER

Tonight’s the night out at the Sun Center Studios.

They’ve already put Delaware County on the map by bringing in stars such as Will Smith and Richard Gere to shoot movies on their Chester Township site.

Tonight they roll back the curtain on the region’s newest concert venue. The Summer Starlight Series kicks off with the Tedeschi Trucks Band at 7:30 p.m.

Other acts that will be hitting Delco in the series this summer include The Bacon Brothers, Procol Harum, Gordon Lightfoot and the Beach Boys.

Sun Center President Jeff Rottwitt has big plans for the site, envisioning a “destination” that could rival any theme parks. Yep, right there in Chester Township.

Here’s info on how to get tickets to the shows.

We’ll have a full report on opening night tomorrow.