St. Paul Lutheran Church holds Sunday services one week after building burned down
Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beecher are displaying a faith truly tested by fire.
Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beecher are displaying a faith truly tested by fire.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces merger of Catholic parishes
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday that St. Frances of Rome parish in Cicero and St. Mary of Celle parish in Berwyn will unite as one parish with two worship sites.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday that St. Frances of Rome parish in Cicero and St. Mary of Celle parish in Berwyn will unite as one parish with two worship sites.
Beecher church fire: 150 years of history gone in a matter of hours
A south suburban congregation promises to rise from the ashes after their historic church burned to the ground on Sunday.
A south suburban congregation promises to rise from the ashes after their historic church burned to the ground on Sunday.
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beecher a total loss after fire
The congregation was holding their annual Oktoberfest in the parking lot when the fire started, but no one was hurt.
The congregation was holding their annual Oktoberfest in the parking lot when the fire started, but no one was hurt.
Suburban priest faces new sexual misconduct allegations
A suburban priest just cleared of child sex abuse allegations is under scrutiny again.
A suburban priest just cleared of child sex abuse allegations is under scrutiny again.
Father David Ryan reinstated as pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich after investigation
The Rev. David Ryan has been reinstated as pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich after an independent archdiocese investigation determined decades-old allegations of child abuse were unfounded.
The Rev. David Ryan has been reinstated as pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich after an independent archdiocese investigation determined decades-old allegations of child abuse were unfounded.
Suburban priest reinstated after investigation
The Rev. David Ryan has been reinstated as pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich after an independent archdiocese investigation determined decades-old allegations of child abuse were unfounded.
The Rev. David Ryan has been reinstated as pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich after an independent archdiocese investigation determined decades-old allegations of child abuse were unfounded.
Chicago Archdiocese removes three priests because of inappropriate behavior with adults
The priests all allegedly had inappropriate relationships with adults.
The priests all allegedly had inappropriate relationships with adults.
SNAP calls for transparency from church in non-priest abuse cases
Zach Hiner, executive director of SNAP, talks about the need for more transparency from the Catholic Church.
Zach Hiner, executive director of SNAP, talks about the need for more transparency from the Catholic Church.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Former DC archbishop Theodore McCarrick charged with abusing minor: report
The Associated Press reports that defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who served as archbishop of Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2006, is facing charges in the 1970s sexual assault of teen.
The Associated Press reports that defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who served as archbishop of Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2006, is facing charges in the 1970s sexual assault of teen.
Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
Pope Francis appears for first time since intestinal surgery
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis eats breakfast, takes walk 2 days after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis alert and well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
'Demonic' forces at work in Chicago violence, and these women say prayer might be the answer
"We think that this is demonic. The answer is not going to be in programs and services. I think the most important thing we need to do is reaffirm our values, our morality, our love for each other,"
"We think that this is demonic. The answer is not going to be in programs and services. I think the most important thing we need to do is reaffirm our values, our morality, our love for each other,"
Chicago faith leaders come together during pandemic
Rev. Brian E. Smith from Chicago Theological Seminary talks about how religious leaders across the city have responded with a message of unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rev. Brian E. Smith from Chicago Theological Seminary talks about how religious leaders across the city have responded with a message of unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago Archdiocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $880,000
Two men who said they were sexually molested decades ago by a notorious Catholic priest who was imprisoned for molesting other boys have agreed to a settlement of $880,000 from the Archdiocese of Chicago, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Two men who said they were sexually molested decades ago by a notorious Catholic priest who was imprisoned for molesting other boys have agreed to a settlement of $880,000 from the Archdiocese of Chicago, attorneys announced Wednesday.