News
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault
The Vatican press office announced Aug. 18 "there are insufficient elements to open a canonical investigation for sexual assault" by Cardinal Marc Ouellet, named in a class-action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions
The statute, which includes exceptions in cases of rape, incest or saving the life of the mother, will take effect Aug. 25. A similar ban in Louisiana remains in place amid a legal challenge.
Catholic nurses draw on faith, fellowship to be ‘hands and feet of Christ’
During an international congress in Doylestown earlier this month, Catholic nurses reflected on their profession, amid unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
Montco parish hosts seminar to develop prayer leaders
St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal within the Philadelphia Archdiocese are teaming up for an all-day Aug. 20 session of formation and inspiration.
Archbishop announces clergy changes in parishes, seminary
Eight priests and one permanent deacon are assuming new duties, while one permanent deacon will retire.
Principal calls vandalism at Catholic school in Washington ‘a hate crime’
The destruction of religious images at St. Anthony Catholic School is the latest in a series of area attacks stemming from what the pastor called "an irrational hatred of the good."
Nicaraguan priest detained, others blocked from Marian celebration
Persecution of Catholic priests in the Central American nation has intensified as the President Daniel Ortega and his administration portray the church as a political enemy that promotes "terrorist acts."
Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt
Dozens, including several children, were killed in an Aug. 14 blaze believed to have started through either a faulty air conditioner or generator.
Retired Bishop Moskal of Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat dies
The first bishop of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Bishop Moskal, who passed away Aug. 7, established St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warrington, Pennsylvania.
Little Flower, Father Judge welcome new principals
With classes set to resume next month, Kathleen Radebaugh and James Hozier will take the helm at schools where they're already at home.