Religion
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Faith groups increasingly join fight against climate change
Nov 02, 2021 7:00 am - POINTE-AUX-CHENES, Louisiana (AP) - On a boat ride along a bayou that shares the name of his Native American tribe, Donald Dardar points to a cross marking his ancestors...
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Orthodox patriarch blesses shrine near 9/11 memorial
Nov 02, 2021 7:00 am - The spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians gave his formal blessing Tuesday to an ornate shrine that will replace a small parish church destroyed du...
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Harvest Week Drive supports holiday needs for West Suburban Community PantryNov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Harvest Week will be celebrated throughout Woodridge, Lisle, Aurora and Naperville on Nov. 11-18 to collect new unwrapped toys, children's books and holiday foods for ne...
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All Souls Day events Tuesday in Arlington Heights, Des PlainesNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago will hold special Masses and activities in observance of All Souls Day, also known as Day of the Dead, on Tuesday. Misión...
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Elgin's First UMC to honor veterans at Nov. 7 worshipOct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 7, First United Methodist Church of Elgin will celebrate Veterans Day during the 9 a.m. worship service. The church will recognize the veterans in the c...
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Biden: Pope told me that I should 'keep receiving Communion'
Oct 30, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Face to face at the Vatican, President Joe Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope Francis on Friday and came away saying the pontiff told hi...
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'Bringing together the cultures': All-white Arlington Heights church welcomes first Black pastorOct 30, 2021 1:00 am - After 23 years of Lutheran ministry in predominantly Black communities in the South, Michael Johnson was tapped to lead an all-white congregation in Arlington Heights. I...
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Bartlett pastor reinstated after archdiocese says it found insufficient evidence of sex abuseOct 30, 2021 1:00 am - The pastor of a Bartlett church is being reinstated after an investigation found insufficient evidence to prove allegations of improper conduct, Cardinal Blase Cupich sa...
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Remember your loved ones at All Saints' Day serviceOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights' Music Ministry will present Howard Goodall's "Eternal Light: A Requiem" for its communitywide All Saints' Day Service. Wh...
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Presidents and popes over the years: Gifts, gaffes, grief
Oct 28, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - When President Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis on Friday, he won't kiss the ring. Biden, who has met with Francis three times and with two previous p...