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Bishops hope renewed spirit of holiness emerges from January retreat
The U.S. bishops will start 2019 with a spiritual retreat Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein to pray and reflect on the important matters facing the Catholic Church such as the abuse crisis.
‘Everything changes’ with Christ’s birth, pope says
The Annunciation -- the Angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will bear God's son -- was such a tremendous, history-changing event that preaching about it is extremely difficult, Pope Francis said.
Archdiocese posts latest financial information
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released new audited financial statements Dec. 20 for 10 church agencies and entities for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2018.
In letter, Archbishop Gomez said bishop’s retirement meant for healing
Citing health and other personal reasons, Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar, 69, said he offered his retirement to Pope Francis for "the good of the church."
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.