Religion
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Story Club returns Jan. 30 to Elmhurst's Bethel United Church of ChristJan 18, 2019 10:00 pm - At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, Story Club returns to Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst. Story Club is a storytelling event with true stories told live, featuring...
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Russians plunge into icy waters to mark feast of Epiphany
Jan 18, 2019 6:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - Across Russia, the devout and the daring are observing the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany by immersing themselves in frigid water through holes c...
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Florida pastor: I was fired for suggesting my church leave the Harvest Bible networkJan 18, 2019 12:00 am - Leader in Naples, where MacDonald will preach, says he asked that church sever ties
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Smyth, one-time Maryville leader, accused of child sex abuseJan 18, 2019 12:00 am - The Rev. John P. Smyth, a well-known Chicago-area priest and one-time leader of Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, faces allegations of sexual abuse of minors, Archdioces...
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Pole held for China spying worked on security for pope visit
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St. Isidore School plans full week of activities for National Catholic Schools WeekJan 16, 2019 10:00 pm - St. Isidore Catholic School and its 250-plus students, staff and parents will be involved in several special activities as part of its celebration of and participation i...
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How different people deal with 'life's flow'Jan 16, 2019 10:00 pm - "Life flows on ..." A friend of mine used to say that. It's an interesting analogy. It brings to mind a swiftly flowing river punctuated by occasional rapids, even a w...
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Pope wants bishops to punish sex abusers, not cover up cases
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Harvest Bible Chapel pastor MacDonald taking sabbatical; elders to begin 'peacemaking'Jan 16, 2019 12:00 am - The founder and senior pastor of the Harvest Bible Chapel is taking a sabbatical from church operations in the Chicago area, the board of elders announced Wednesday, a w...
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'Love thy neighbor as thyself' theme of King observanceJan 16, 2019 12:00 am - A celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life will feature music, speeches and discussions about the civil rights leader's legacy Monday at Wheaton Christian ...