Religion
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As senior pastor John Gerike retires, Our Saviour's celebrates his ministryApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville recently celebrated Senior Pastor John Gerike on his retirement. Rev. Gerike, an ordained pastor for 34 years, has been seni...
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Vatican trial places pope, top aide at center of London deal
Apr 27, 2022 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The former director of the Vatican's financial watchdog agency testified Wednesday that Pope Francis asked him to help the Vatican secretariat of sta...
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Aurora church to host Orion Ensemble concert May 8Apr 26, 2022 11:00 pm - New England Congregational Church in Aurora will host the acclaimed Chicago-area chamber music group Orion Ensemble. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at t...
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A little reminder to be gentle with each otherApr 26, 2022 11:00 pm - "Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love." -Ephesians 4:2 We have a new member in the fami...
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Joliet Diocese offers internship for anti-poverty service programApr 26, 2022 11:00 pm - The Diocese of Joliet is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 internship for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, with a May 6 deadline. The campaign serves ...
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Holocaust Remembrance Day service Wednesday in downtown AuroraApr 26, 2022 1:00 am - Temple B'nai Israel in Aurora will host an outdoor public Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day service at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Millennium Plaza gazebo on Stolp A...
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New report finds cases of antisemitic hate reach historic levels across Illinois, U.S.
Apr 26, 2022 1:00 am - Cases of antisemitic hate rose to historic levels last year both in Illinois and across the country, according to an audit released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League...
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US commission: Cite Afghanistan for religious persecution
Apr 25, 2022 7:00 am - Afghanistan should join a list of the 'œworst of the worst'ť violators of religious freedom in the wake of the Taliban's return to power, a U.S. advisory body is recomme...
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Shepherd of the Prairie food drive set for May 1Apr 24, 2022 11:00 pm - On Sunday, May 1, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold it next food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, 10805 M...
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Live updates | Pope Francis renews call for Easter truce
Apr 24, 2022 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has renewed his call for an Easter truce as Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter Sunday, when the faithful mark the resurrection of Jesus. ...