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Virtual worshippers often satisfied, but more Americans choose in-person services

In the height of the pandemic, many Americans who attended in-person worship services turned to their computers and their couches instead for virtual viewing.

Promote Christian values, not divisions, on social media, Vatican says

Catholics should make an “examination of conscience” about how they use social media, how they allow it to influence them and about the opportunities it provides them to share the Gospel, build community and care for others, said the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.

Pope on Pentecost: Synod is journey in the Spirit, not ‘a parliament’

The Catholic Church’s current Synod of Bishops should not be a “parliament for demanding rights,” but a “journey in accordance with the Spirit,” Pope Francis said.

Arson damages chapel at Guadalupe shrine in Des Plaines

Since the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is outdoors and is open 24 hours a day, someone is almost always there praying, no matter the hour.

Marian Catholic band director retires, leaving lasting legacy

Under the 46-year leadership of Greg Bimm, Marian Catholic High School’s band program grew from 70 students to over 300 and has won numerous awards including seven Bands of America Grand National championships and 42 state titles in its class.

Archdiocese welcomes new permanent deacons

Nineteen permanent deacons were ordained May 13 at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Cupich celebrated the ordination Mass.

St. Jerome building new space for parish, school

St. Jerome School in Bridgeport is looking forward to its next 100 years with the construction of a new parish center and school gym.

Latest podcast: Legendary band director retires

Editor Joyce Duriga interviews Greg Bimm, band director for Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.

Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sexual abuse across state's Catholic dioceses

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a report on sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in Illinois on May 23, announcing that members of his team identified 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who have been accused of abusing 1,997 children in Illinois’ six dioceses over the past nearly 70 years.

Pope asks Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission for Ukraine

Pope Francis has asked Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna to lead a mission "to help ease tensions in the conflict in Ukraine," the Vatican press office said.
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