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Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago

Pope Francis appointed Father Mark Bartosic, Father Robert Casey and Father Ronald Hicks as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Chicago on July 3. At the same time, he accepted the resignations of auxiliary bishops George Rassas and Francis Kane, both of whom are past age 75.

Bishops called to be humble shepherds, not lonely masters, pope says

A bishop cannot truly discern God's will by lording over his flock; rather he must listen to and participate in the lives of those entrusted to his care, Pope Francis told some 120 new bishops.

Our Lady of Fatima and a theological reading of history

On May 14 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady to a group of shepherd children near the Portuguese town of Fatima. The series of Fatima appearances — lasting from May until October of 1917 — is one of the most extraordinary in the history of the church. It has also beguiled political and cultural commentators outside the ambit of the church, and it is this wider implication that I would like to explore.

Bishop Rojas: ‘Juan Diego is all of us’

Hundreds of people crowded into Our Lady of Tepeyac Church Dec. 9 after processing through the Lit...

Cardinal’s updated coat of arms

Each bishop has his own coat of arms that bears his episcopal motto — usually a quote from Scriptu...

Collection helps religious who lived lives of service

The 57 members of the Sisters of the Living Word have a median age of 79, and 38 of them are retir...

Local Catholic leaders see appointment significance

Catholic academics and leaders in the Archdiocese of Chicago expressed congratulations to Cardinal...

What does that mean?

In its more than 2,000-year history, the Catholic faith has picked up traditions and symbols fille...

A report from ‘baby bishop school’

For the past week in September, I have been sequestered at the Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostoloru...

Talk to new bishops does not change guidelines on abuse, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY — A talk given to new bishops during a Vatican-sponsored course does not represent new guidelines on the church’s response to abuse against minors by religious, a Vatican spokesman said.
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