Religion
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Ex-Des Plaines pastor stripped of authority, told to move after inappropriate material found on computerJan 27, 2020 12:00 am - The former longtime pastor of St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines has been stripped of his authority to minister and told to move away from the parish after inappropriate ...
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Pope on Holocaust atrocities: Let's all say never again
Jan 26, 2020 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is inviting prayers and reflection about the 'œatrocity'ť of the Holocaust, urging people to vow in their heart 'œnever again.'ť In re...
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US Vice President Pence to Pope Francis: You made me a hero
Jan 24, 2020 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, discussing the anti-abortion march in Washington and telling the ponti...
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Pope accepts Charles Chaput's resignation as Philadelphia archbishop; Bishop Nelson Pérez of Cleveland to succeed him.
Jan 23, 2020 6:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pope accepts Charles Chaput's resignation as Philadelphia archbishop; Bishop Nelson Pérez of Cleveland to succeed him. ...
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Do something special to help someone in needJan 21, 2020 10:00 pm - "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" - James 2:8 (NKJV) The snow started falling fast and furious, and soon the drive was covered. The snowflakes sparkled like di...
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Join Elgin Knights' 22nd annual Chili for Charity Cook-off Feb. 29Jan 20, 2020 10:00 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Henry Schryer Council 654 will be hosting their 22nd annual Chili for Charity Cook-Off and Dinner from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, ...
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Join 'The Quest to Experience God' March 7 in ElginJan 20, 2020 10:00 pm - Join a free talk and discussion asking "Is There A Spiritual Revolution Changing How People Experience Life?" on Saturday, March 7. Have you ever asked if there more to ...
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10 years after Vatican reform, Legion in new abuse crisis
Jan 20, 2020 6:00 am - MEXICO CITY (AP) - The administrator of the elite Catholic school in Cancun, Mexico, used to take the girls out of class and send them to the chapel, where the priest fr...
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Elgin's First Congregational Church to ask what it means to 'Fish For People' Jan. 26Jan 18, 2020 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Jan. 26, the Rev. Jesse Tanner will preach on how Jesus' command to "fish for people" is more about social inclusion than exclusion at Elgin's First Congregat...
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St. Louis donations wipe away $13 million in medical debt
Jan 18, 2020 6:00 am - ST. LOUIS (AP) - Thousands of St. Louis-area families were freed from a major financial burden thanks to a charitable effort that is increasingly popular among churches ...