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In an era of fewer priests, some Catholic parishes are run by women
Growing up in Bermuda in an Anglican family, Cambria Smith Tortorelli was an unlikely choice to lead a Catholic parish in Southern California. See our American Parish series.
As priests become fewer, distances they travel to minister grow longer
Priests in Alaska travel by plane and boat to celebrate Mass in one diocese that is larger than 22 U.S. states. On average there is now less than one priest per parish nationwide. See our American Parish series.
How a Wisconsin town transforms its notion of parish
A decade ago all six parishes closed and a new city-wide parish replaced them with multiple worship sites. It is one of the new models of parish management -- see the American Parish series.
Closed Catholic school reborn to help autistic kids
The NHS School at St. Anne’s will serve children with special needs across the autism spectrum, while providing stable income for St. Anne Parish in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.
Veteran Dodgers’ broadcaster suggests retirement after 2016 season
The beloved 87-year-old broadcaster --- once voted by fans as the "Most Popular Dodger" of all -- said Aug. 28 he will return for one more season, but on Aug. 29 told a news conference at Dodger Stadium that "realistically, next year will be the last one.
Eleven cardinals urge maintaining church rules on marriage
Their book, "Eleven Cardinals Speak on Marriage and the Family," is scheduled to be released in English in the United States Sept. 15 by Ignatius Press, which provided copies in advance to the media.
Pope begs governments to act to stop anti-Christian persecution
"Do something to put a stop to the violence and oppression," Pope Francis asked the international community after calling attention once again to the fate of persecuted Christians, especially in the Middle East.
Good, evil come from the human heart, not the outside world, pope says
The outside world is not what "makes us saints or not saints, rather it is the heart that expresses our intentions, our choices and the desire to do everything for God's love," he said before praying the Angelus Aug. 30 with people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Archbishop Carroll High School names new principal
Andrew R. Bradley will lead the archdiocesan high school in Radnor. He has served in Kentucky, Arizona and New Mexico.
Former nuncio dies in Vatican residence while awaiting sex abuse trial
Initial results of the autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was awaiting trial in the Vatican on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, indicate he died late Aug. 27 of a "cardiac incident," the Vatican said.