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Vietnam, Vatican agree to upgrade diplomatic relations in near future
The two official delegations met in Hanoi Dec. 19 for the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Holy See joint working group, which is trying to pave the way for full diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the communist government.
Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse
UPDATED - A report by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan shows clergy sexual abuse of minors in the state to be "significantly more extensive" than what the state's dioceses had previously reported.
Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa open for Christmas Mass, visits
The Pauline Fathers and Brothers invite everyone to start a new Christmas tradition at the national shrine in Doylestown, with light shows, live Nativity scenes and Masses in English and Polish, through Jan. 20.
Outside experts named to run Pittsburgh Diocese’s survivors fund
Bishop David Zubik announced a new independent reconciliation and compensation program that will be administered by the team working on similar programs in the dioceses of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Acknowledging abuse victims, Omaha posts names of 38 clergy abusers
The Archdiocese of Omaha's list includes 24 priests of the archdiocese, 10 from other states, countries or religious orders, and four deacons. Some reported incidents date back to 1956.
Food drive brings Christmas dinners and hope to local seniors
Two archdiocesan agencies and a Philadelphia Catholic school provided turkey and trimmings for 100 older adults. The hand-delivered packages help seniors share a healthy meal with family or friends.
Warm city, warm hearts: Panama opens its doors to young people
As World Youth Day in Panama draws near, organizers said they are prepared to make young people from around the globe feel right at home.
Clergy changes announced in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announced the following changes of assignment for five priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
At-risk adults help kids in need by stuffing their stockings with gifts
More than 100 clients of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services programs prepared gifts for the Archbishop's Benefit for Children. The project was a way for those being helped to help others.
Young adults in center city hosting holy New Year’s party
Hoping for something meaningful to do on New Year's Eve? Spend it with the Catholic young adults group for Adoration, Mass and a party at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.