Archdiocese of Chicago
From interfaith vegans to inclusive heathens, religious Parliament offers it all
By Bob Smietana — August 16, 2023
(RNS) — The exhibit hall at the Parliament of the World’s Religions brought the diversity of religious practices and spiritual beliefs to life.
Chicago priest Michael Pfleger cleared of abuse charges, reinstated to St. Sabina
By Bob Smietana — December 10, 2022
(RNS) — Cardinal Blase Cupic of the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that an investigation had found no support for the allegations against the well-known priest.
St. Sabina stands by Chicago priest Rev. Michael Pfleger amid second set of abuse allegations
By Bob Smietana — October 17, 2022
(RNS) — Church leaders dismissed the new allegations against him as a spiritual attack.
After last year’s COVID closures, pilgrimages resume to honor Virgin of Guadalupe
By Alejandra Molina — December 3, 2021
(RNS) — This year, with more people vaccinated against COVID-19, Catholics across the country are once again gathering for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who has been a source of hope for many Latinos throughout the pandemic.
Largest Catholic parish in US being built in ‘heart of California’s dairy industry’
By Alejandra Molina — September 14, 2021
VISALIA, Calif. (RNS) — ‘It’s the best-kept secret in the nation — little Visalia building the largest parish church in modern U.S. history,’ said the Rev. Alex Chavez.
Priests navigate Catholics’ fears and consciences in vaccine exemption pleas
By Alejandra Molina — August 19, 2021
(RNS) — It’s unclear how many Catholics are seeking vaccine religious exemptions, but more and more of their bishops are urging their priests to decline such requests.
Cleared Chicago priest holds first Mass since reinstatement
By Sophia Tareen — June 7, 2021
CHICAGO (AP) — “It’s good to be home,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger repeatedly told congregants of the Faith Community of St. Sabina. Pfleger was cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago. A police investigation remains open.
Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago reinstates Rev. Michael Pfleger after past sex abuse allegations
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 24, 2021
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Rev. Michael Pfleger, 71, will return to his position as senior pastor of the Faith Community of St. Sabina in Chicago on June 5, according to a letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich.
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid
By Reese Dunklin and Michael Rezendes — February 4, 2021
(AP) — Overall, the nation's nearly 200 dioceses, where bishops and cardinals govern, and other Catholic institutions received at least $3 billion.
Brothers accuse prominent Chicago priest of sexual abuse
By Michael Tarm — January 26, 2021
(RNS) — A Sunday statement from the Rev. Michael Pfleger’s private attorneys said the allegations were false.
Chicago’s activist priest Rev. Michael Pfleger steps aside amid past child abuse allegation: Archdiocese
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 5, 2021
CHICAGO (RNS) — Pfleger is well known in the city for his activism, particularly against gun violence.
As COVID-19 surges, Catholics find new, socially distanced ways to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
By Alejandra Molina — December 10, 2020
(RNS) — ‘Perhaps this year it is Our Lady who will come to our home,’ said the Very Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, rector of the Roman Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration near Chicago, largest in US, canceled due to COVID-19
By Alejandra Molina — November 24, 2020
(RNS) — More than 200,000 devotees normally attend the celebration, some walking barefoot and carrying statues of the Virgin.
Hundreds welcome new bishop to San Bernardino Diocese with special Mass
By Alejandra Molina — February 25, 2020
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (RNS) — Several hundred people gathered Monday at St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass that welcomed Bishop Alberto Rojas — who was named to lead the Diocese of San Bernardino, one of the nation's largest Roman Catholic dioceses.
Investigation reveals Chicago Archdiocese’s financial woes
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 29, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — Six years later, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago holds just one-third of the money pledged in the 'To Teach Who Christ Is' campaign to save its struggling schools, according to a Chicago Tribune investigation.
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