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Pa. high court says names in redacted grand jury report can’t be released
In a 6-1 decision Dec. 3, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said the identities of some clergy accused of abuse that were redacted from a grand jury report issued in mid-August must remain permanently blocked from release.
Christmas preparation overwhelms Advent’s, church musicians say
If there seems to be a culture clash between the Christmas season and the Advent season that precedes it, Christmas is going to win out practically every time, according to a pair of liturgical musicians.
In 2018, Catholics spearheaded efforts in response to climate change
Catholic organizations called for greater personal responsibility in tackling climate change and stepped up their advocacy in opposing the rollback of U.S. environmental regulations during the last year.
Women religious open Christmas season with German Catholic tradition
The sights and sounds of Christmas brightened the massive dome of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand as six Sisters of St. Benedict rang out "Silent Night" on hand bells.
In Philadelphia, spirit of Christmas past keeps up with present
How Americans have celebrated the holiday has changed dramatically over the centuries, writes a local historian. Catholics have helped to make Christmas more vibrant, bringing their cultures to bear on the celebration.
Syracuse bishop hopes releasing list on abuse will bring ‘peace, healing’
The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of clergy credibly accused of abusing minors, which goes back to the 1950s.
L.A. archdiocese won’t press charges against nuns for ‘misappropriation’
The religious order Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, of which Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper and Sister Lana Chang are members, has agreed to a "full restitution" of money used for personal matters by the two women.
Still time to curb worst effects of warmer world, says climate scientist
An internationally renowned pioneer in climate science and climate change research, in an address at Villanova University, said that rather than "finger-pointing" about the causes of global warming, people need take collective action to slow the process.
St. Eleanor captures statewide, archdiocesan volleyball titles
The varsity girls team of the Collegeville parish capped at sterling 36-1 season by capturing the Pennsylvania diocesan championship Nov. 18, after earlier besting Visitation B.V.M. in the Philadelphia Archdiocesan tourney.
Bishops: Ukrainians have ‘sacred duty’ to defend against Russian forces
The bishops said Russian actions had been condemned by the international community and countered by the Ukrainian government's imposition of martial law in 10 regions.