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Chicago Cardinal plans treatment after tests show cancer cells
CHICAGO (CNS) — For the second time in his 75 years, Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago is facing the cross of cancer. The Archdiocese of Chicago released a statement Aug. 17 announcing that two days earlier, Cardinal George underwent a procedure at Loyola Medical Center during which doctors found cancerous cells in his kidney […]
In Britain, ongoing struggles over laws regulating euthanasia
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Tony Nicklinson, a man paralyzed from the neck down following a stroke seven years ago, wept before television cameras after he was told that he had lost a two-year legal battle to change the law on euthanasia. Three High Court judges rejected the claim brought by Nicklinson, 58, and another stroke […]
Colleges look at ways to train students for jobs in tough economy
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When one thinks of Catholic colleges and universities, one typically imagines an institution with a strong liberal arts base and bachelor’s and advanced degrees in white-collar professions. While that remains the case, a few Catholic colleges are looking at the stagnant economy and how they can respond to it. These schools have […]
Oregon judge rules no employer link between abusive priest and Holy See
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — An Oregon federal judge ruled Aug. 20 that the Vatican was not the employer of a priest accused of molestation and dismissed a 10-year-old attempt to hold the Holy See liable for sexual abuse. The lawsuit filed by a Portland-area man attempted to hold the Vatican responsible for him being molested […]
Applicants line up for deferred deportation; benefits vary by state
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The first days for applying for deferred deportation for some young adults under a program to use prosecutorial discretion brought out tens of thousands of applicants to workshops around the country and a first wave of responses from state governments about what privileges they would and would not extend to the recipients. […]
Pope says laypeople share responsibility for Church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholics prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, all Church members need to make a renewed effort to ensure laypeople are aware of their responsibility for the Church and are allowed to exercise it, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Co-responsibility requires a change of mentality, particularly regarding […]
Philadelphia Catholic high schools, special ed schools, placed under new management
Philadelphia’s 17 archdiocesan high schools as well as its four schools for special education are officially under new management. Under a historic agreement in principal signed by Archbishop Charles Chaput and H. Edward Hanway for the Faith in the Future Foundation on Aug. 21, strategic and operational control of the 21 schools passes to the […]
‘In the realm of trauma,’ victim aides help heal the Church, bishop says
OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — Bishops need help restoring trust and healing wounds felt by the faithful by the clergy sexual abuse scandal, and people who work in the Church to assist victims and create safe environments for children can be key partners, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and […]
Mount St. Joseph’s Academy hosts golf outing
Join the fun at the 20th annual Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Golf Classic, Monday, Sept. 24 at Blue Bell Country Club. Lunch, cocktails and dinner are included. Golf at your level and convenience! Morning or afternoon tee times with shotgun start. Cost is $250 per golfer. Raffle tickets are available. For more information, please visit […]
Malvern Retreat House welcomes new rector
Malvern Retreat House’s new rector formerly worked in corporate computer sales, has a black belt in Korean Tang-Soo-Do karate and regularly communicates to faithful followers on Facebook and Twitter. After the appointment of Father Charles Zlock to the position in July by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, the priest hit the ground running in his first few […]