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(MARCH 13) Military service all in family for Gordon Tech alumnus.

(MARCH 12) Some Chicago-area Catholics indeed are "coming home," although there still are critics of Church ad campaign.

(MARCH 12) Lake County sheriff comes out in favor of immigration reform, says his Catholic faith led to re-thinking his views.

(MARCH 12) McKinley Park parishes "still hallmarks of the community."

(MARCH 12) Parishioners from several northwest suburban churches protest outside Arlington Heights clinic where they believe abortions are performed.

(MARCH 12) Remembering an old Catholic boarding school that once stood in LaGrange Park.

(MARCH 12) Immigration reform: "Is it possible that citizenship can be addressed in a spirit of bipartisanship?"

(MARCH 12) Quiet times for bars along the old St. Patrick's Day parade route on South Side. "Perhaps more important is the sense of loss felt by residents, many of whom have Irish roots."

(MARCH 12) Abortion provision to stay in House version of health care bill.

(MARCH 12) Archdiocese of Chicago spends big on sex abuse cases -- more than $20 million last fiscal year alone.

(MARCH 12) Back of the Yards priest talks about reaching out to troubled youths.

(MARCH 12) Accused priest wants out of jail so he can go to treatment center in Maryland.

(MARCH 12) Chef at Mundelein's Cardinal Stritch Retreat Center dies of cancer.

(MARCH 12) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops clarifies stance on health care reform.

(MARCH 12) Cardinal George urges defeat of Illinois Freedom of Choice Act.

(MARCH 11) Loyola University alumnus -- whose family owns the Boston Blackie's chain -- among those hit with bank fraud allegations.

(MARCH 11) Court hearing for priest -- accused of molesting St. Charles boy -- is delayed because judge wasn't there.

(MARCH 11) Alumnus of St. Ignatius, Loyola University gets injured during Iditarod.

(MARCH 11) "Father Barney" pleads guilty in Indiana to bilking developers, churches out of nearly $3 million while passing himself off as priest.

(MARCH 11) Dominican University student, who hails from Hinsdale, finds spotlight behind the scenes.

(MARCH 11) St. Pat's high school senior builds benches at St. Pascal's as Eagle Scout project.

(MARCH 11) Cardinal George among those interviewed for documentary -- "We Believe" -- on Chicago Cubs.

(MARCH 11) St. Patrick's Day commemorated at Naperville parish with "Irish mass."

(MARCH 11) De La Salle Institute students work with charter school kids to fix bicycles.

(MARCH 11) Cardinal George on state budget crisis: "we do come out against cutting social services," although "addressing the common debt is a moral issue."

(MARCH 11) Current, former Milwaukee archbishops don't favor denying communion to politicians who favor abortion.

(MARCH 11) Choir member and soloist at Lake Forest parish, son of Major Leaguer dies.

(MARCH 11) Chicago priest involved with Howard University "alternative spring break" program to help kids, needy.

(MARCH 11) Illinois Supreme Court justice to speak at St. Xavier University.

(MARCH 10) St. Xavier University hosting job fair later this month.

(MARCH 10) Guerin High sells four acres to Archdiocese of Chicago for nearly $4 million.

(MARCH 10) Newsstand outside Near North Side abortion clinic disappears -- did it have to do with anti-abortion advertisement?

(MARCH 10) Parochial school parent running three marathons in three months to benefit interfaith food pantry in northwest suburbs.

(MARCH 10) St. Patrick's Day Parade queen chosen, hails from Wheaton.

(MARCH 10) Mundelein seminary professor talks about apparitions of Virgin Mary, and how Church handles such reports.

(MARCH 10) Chicago native honored by Baltimore archdiocese for helping homeless.

(MARCH 10) Elgin filmmaker's documentary shows "the extravagant love of God . . . reaches even to where evil thrives."

(MARCH 10) Catholic conference for men held in Rosemont later in the month.

(MARCH 10) Planned Parenthood official on GOP candidate for governor Brady, who opposes abortion: "I literally shuddered at the notion of him in the governor's office."

(MARCH 10) Milwaukee's archbishop on meeting with Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests: "I'm not too sure that . . . the issues that are brought forth by SNAP are concerned with healing."

(MARCH 9) Maria High School donates several carloads of goods to agency that helps abused women and kids.

(MARCH 9) Father Pfleger, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Minister Louis Farrakhan to be recognized as "living legends." Archdiocese of Chicago has no comment.

(MARCH 9) With Jewish-Catholic custody battle raging in Cook County courts, writer asks, "Who picks their kid's religion?"

(MARCH 9) Former Chicago bishop Wilton Gregory kicks off lecture series, says: "When bishops and priests are in right relationships, the people of God are better attended and more faithfully served."

(MARCH 9) "Doctrinally, Catholics and Mormons do not share a great deal of common ground, but they have been meeting each other quite often on the same side of the cultural divide."

(MARCH 9) Nicaraguan bishop -- who hails from East Chicago, Ind. -- talks about serving the poor.

(MARCH 9) An interview with a Chicago priest who practices transcendental meditation.

(MARCH 9) De La Salle alumnus, whose grandfather once was mayor's liaison to black clergy, gunned down on Far South Side.

(MARCH 9) Head of Catholic Charities in Chicago to give speech at Minnesota college.

(MARCH 8) Catholic Charities launches food drive to replenish pantries.

(MARCH 8) Writer raises abortion question related to recent Chicago case: "How do we define murder — specifically of a baby?"

(MARCH 8) Catholics Come Home has officially wrapped up, but in a way, it "keeps going and going."

(MARCH 8) Funeral scheduled at Darien Catholic church for murdered family.

(MARCH 8) Church choirs come together in northwest Indiana. "This is what heaven must sound like."

(MARCH 8) Priest who was ordained in Joliet in 1956, and who once served in Aurora, dies.

(MARCH 8) Appreciating the "sound of silence" during this Lenten season.

(MARCH 8) Elmhurst city council considers opening meetings with prayer -- and not everyone likes the idea.

(MARCH 8) Milwaukee archbishop, a Chicago native, to speak at press club.

(MARCH 7) "The anguish and efficacy of Catholic school closings."

(MARCH 7) New movement afoot to deny Catholic pro-abortion politicians communion.

(MARCH 6) In health care reform arena, Catholics and evangelicals "play key role."

(MARCH 6) Notre Dame's undergraduate business school named tops in country, while DePaul was No. 40.

(MARCH 6) Interfaith chapel, modeled after ones at O'Hare and Midway, in the works for Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport.

(MARCH 6) Cuts in northwest suburban school district could hit Catholic school families hard as they grapple with transportation.

(MARCH 5) For some in Chicago area, including Arlington Heights parishioner, "iconography adds new dimension to faith."

(MARCH 5) One of the anti-abortion activists arrested at University of Notre Dame dies from cancer.

(MARCH 5) Jesuit priest, Chicago native who stood for gay rights, dies.

(MARCH 5) News conference held at St. Sabina Catholic Church as cops search for murder suspect.

(MARCH 5) Old-time wrestler, former DePaul University athlete, dies.

(MARCH 5) Indiana agency sued over its handling of Catholic home schooling group.

(MARCH 5) Keynote at National Catholic Education Association event is Garrison Keillor, described as "proponent of abortion . . . and same-sex marriage."

(MARCH 4) Marquette University president, a Jesuit who hails from Chicago and attended Loyola, set to retire.

(MARCH 4) Archdiocese of Chicago to give awards to bishop, controversial priest for work toward racial justice.

(MARCH 4) Joliet parents upset with closing of Catholic school exploring opening their own.

(MARCH 4) Teens from LaGrange Park parish fast to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.

(MARCH 4) Student from St. Mary's Catholic School in Mokena credited with helping save 5-year-old from drowning.

(MARCH 4) University of Notre Dame student newspaper declines to run column backing Church teaching about homosexuality.

(MARCH 4) Irish-Americans up in arms over Denny's ad that makes light of potato famine.

(MARCH 4) Chicago-area Catholics go to Springfield to lobby politicians on parochial school funding.

(MARCH 4) Profile on Jesuit brother who studied, taught at Loyola University Chicago -- and now is curator of the Vatican meteorite collection.

(MARCH 4) More on Father Augustus Tolton, first black priest in America who the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking canonization for.

(MARCH 3) Archdiocesan vicar for religious involved in training those making site visits as part of Vatican investigation of nuns.

(MARCH 3) Cardinal George initiates canonization cause for first black American priest.

(MARCH 3) Members of Chicago Symphony Orchestra to perform in benefit for Northside Catholic Academy.

(MARCH 3) Father Pfleger to highlight case of murdered teen, with arrest warrant now issued.

(MARCH 3) Quakers opening up school on North Side.

(MARCH 3) Vigil held at California Catholic church for missing teen who used to live in Chicago area.

(MARCH 3) Chicago's Thomas More Society sues over proposed regulation of Catholic home schooling group in Indiana.

(MARCH 3) Chicago writer finds, "You won't find anything in Scripture that says, 'Don't eat meat on Fridays.'"

(MARCH 3) Chicago-area nun "dedicated to helping seniors and their pets."

(MARCH 3) "Freedom of Choice" measure resurrected in Legislature, as Illinois Catholic Conference urges "Catholics and all people of good will . . . to ensure the defeat of this bill."

(MARCH 3) Addison municipal government considers buying now-shuttered Driscoll Catholic high school complex.

(MARCH 2) Cardinal George says he's praying for victims of Chile earthquake.

(MARCH 2) Our Lady of the Underpass -- on stage in Berwyn.

(MARCH 2) Providence high school band program wins prestigious award.

(MARCH 2) School voucher plan supported by Archdiocese of Chicago clears first hurdle.

(MARCH 2) Bishop Noll students lose hair to show solidarity in fight against cancer.

(MARCH 2) Obituary on religious brother who taught at Marist for 35 years. "He didn't see what he did as a job. He saw it as a calling."

(MARCH 2) New study finds female students "at American Catholic colleges are more sexually promiscuous than their counterparts at secular schools."

(MARCH 2) Retired deacon who ministered in Chicago, Downers Grove dies.

(MARCH 1) Chicago-area college students attend mass celebrated by Cardinal George.

(MARCH 1) DePaul University makes PNC its bank of choice for students, staff.

(MARCH 1) Chicago native -- who taught religion and philosophy while in the priesthood and after leaving -- dies.

(MARCH 1) Head of Catholic Cemeteries in Chicago to be part of new oversight board regulating graveyards in Illinois.

(MARCH 1) Religious brother who worked for 35 years at Marist High School dies.

(MARCH 1) Archdiocese releases financial report for 2009.

(MARCH 1) Are Western bishops who recruit priests from overseas "perhaps with the best of intentions, plundering the resources of the global church"?

(MARCH 1) Marian Catholic High School student wins national video contest.

(MARCH 1) Archdiocesan school board gives out awards.

(MARCH 1) Hundreds gather at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for wake for SeaWorld trainer.

(FEB. 28) Visitation at South Side shrine for SeaWorld trainer killed by whale.

(FEB. 28) Chicago group helps support Ukrainian Catholic college in homeland.

(FEB. 27) Libertville man accused of "fleecing" investors was on board of Carmel High School in Mundelein.

(FEB. 27) Obama spars over abortion and health care reform.

(FEB. 27) Notre Dame grad from Chicago among those tapped for posts by Obama administration.

(FEB. 27) Respected priest in Ohio -- who hails from Chicago -- dies at age 80.

(FEB. 27) Described as a "devout Catholic," mother of murdered McHenry County teen died before charges could be brought against alleged killer.

(FEB. 27) More parishes are getting their own nurses.

(FEB. 27) "The case for, and against, the canonization of Pope Pius XII."

(FEB. 26) Catholic young adults overwhelmingly believe adultery, abortion are immoral, according to new survey.

(FEB. 26) Can a court decide a child's religion? A Catholic man from Chicago is about to find out.

(FEB. 26) Profile on Chicago-area priest active in anti-abortion ministry.

(FEB. 26) A look back at America's first black priest, with deep ties to Illinois.

(FEB. 26) Chicago woman talks about custody battle -- should child be raised Catholic or Jewish?

(FEB. 26) U.S. bishops urge lawmakers to "commit themselves to enacting genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all."

(FEB. 26) Nearly 12,000 hear Cardinal George speak at Brigham Young University.

(FEB. 26) Profile on SeaWorld trainer who attended Catholic school in Merrillville and was killed this week by a whale.

(FEB. 26) Some thoughts on Cardinal George asking the pope to "make" new monsignors.

(FEB. 26) "For many Catholics experiencing mental illness and their families, the church can be both a place of welcome and alienation."

(FEB. 25) Chicago mother involved in Jewish-Catholic custody case speaks to ABC News' 20/20.

(FEB. 25) Annunciata School teacher honored by Archdiocese of Chicago.

(FEB. 25) Veteran teacher, Hall of Fame coach at Providence Catholic set to retire after 37 years.

(FEB. 25) Joliet mayor fails to sway bishop on school closure -- but gets assurance that church will stay open.

(FEB. 25) Pope among those "voicing concern about new airport scanners" like those destined for O'Hare Airport.

(FEB. 25) Alleged victim of sex abuse at Mother McAuley says "it's slowly ruined my life. I've lost my self-worth and everything."

(FEB. 25) Loyola University student -- who volunteers at YMACA -- charged in hate crime at L stop.

(FEB. 25) Notre Dame out of picture as Big Ten expands? (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(FEB. 25) Anti-abortion Democrats -- including two from Illinois -- could "torpedo" Obama health care legislation.

(FEB. 25) Some faiths object to full-body scanners, which are coming to O'Hare Airport.

(FEB. 25) Human bones found on Near North Side likely from 1800s Irish Catholic cemetery.

(FEB. 25) Community banker -- who helped Providence St. Mel's while it was "struggling to stay alive" in the 1970s -- dies.

(FEB. 25) SeaWorld trainer killed by whale attended Catholic school in northwest Indiana.

(FEB. 24) Sex abuse lawsuit being filed against former Mother McAuley camp employee.

(FEB. 24) Bones unearthed on Near North Side likely came from long-ago Catholic cemetery.

(FEB. 24) "Catholic Yoga: Those are two words you don't usually hear together. But one day a week, Catholics roll up their yoga mats and head to Holy Name Cathedral."

(FEB. 24) Homer Glen nun once taught art to female inmates.

(FEB. 24) Old Catholic high school embracing new(ish) fad: Twitter.

(FEB. 24) Cardinal George speaks at Brigham Young, calls Catholics and Mormons "trustworthy partners in defense of shared moral principles."

(FEB. 24) Composer, former music director at Holy Name Cathedral dies.

(FEB. 24) Polish Roman Catholic Union reportedly pulling back support on Polish-American museum, which could close.

(FEB. 24) More on death of Mundelein seminary student from Kenya.

(FEB. 23) From Olympic "prodigy" to Chicago art student to Catholic nun.

(FEB. 23) Former priest, accused of abusing boy at St. Rita in '90s, resigns from job with Berwyn.

(FEB. 23) Monsignor from Gary, Ind., involved in effort to resettle Cubans after island falls to Castro, dies at 90.

(FEB. 23) Nun who hails from Chicago was art teacher, then nurse. She died in Michigan at 66.

(FEB. 23) One gay rights demonstrator outside Holy Name Cathedral reportedly yelled at 3-year-old girl walking into mass.

(FEB. 23) Number of Roman Catholics in world climbs to 1.166 billion.

(FEB. 23) Canadian nun who earned her PhD in Chicago dies at age 95.

(FEB. 23) Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests wants answers on accused cleric who had been on Berwyn municipal government payroll.

(FEB. 22) Ex-music director at Glen Ellyn parish -- arrested on child pornography charges -- sees bond reduced, expected to leave jail.

(FEB. 22) Chicago native who became priest later in life dies.

(FEB. 22) More on Marist high school considering drug testing for all students.

(FEB. 22) President Obama's spiritual life, once on full display, takes a "more private turn."

(FEB. 22) DePaul University among the schools to study giant prehistoric fish.

(FEB. 22) St. Gertrude Parish in Edgewater donated a truckload of winter clothes for Iraqi refugees.

(FEB. 21) Marist high school on South Side might start drug-testing all students.

(FEB. 21) Archdiocese of Chicago, Notre Dame partnering to expand Latino enrollment in Chicago's Catholic schools.

(FEB. 21) St. Cletus Parish members honor memory of LaGrange teenager who died just before Christmas.

(FEB. 21) Bishop Gorman to officiate funeral for priest who recently died.

(FEB. 20) Bishop agrees to meet with Joliet mayor over proposed school closing.

(FEB. 20) Parents aren't giving up the fight to keep open Joliet Catholic school.

(FEB. 20) Seminarian collapses during class, dies. He was 37 and hailed from Kenya.

(FEB. 20) Retired priest -- affiliated with Orland Park parish, and a former Air Force chaplain -- dies.

(FEB. 20) Pastor emeritus at Buffalo Grove parish dies.

(FEB. 20) Father Pfleger gets involved in CTA crisis, calls on unions to give back raises in order to save jobs.

(FEB. 19) With help from archdiocesan official, U.S. bishops conference launches Spanish web site on marriage.

(FEB. 19) As more people drift away from the Catholic Church and other mainline denominations, might the Mormons be the beneficiaries?

(FEB. 19) What once was the largest Catholic school west of Chicago is closing its doors.

(FEB. 19) Priest accused of molesting boy assigned to yet another judge.

(FEB. 19) Well-known Chicago divorce attorney says dad in tug-of-war with mom over child's religion should convert back to Catholicism to strengthen case.

(FEB. 19) Cardinal George to speak at Brigham Young about "Catholics and Latter-day Saints: Partners in the Defense of Religious Freedom."

(FEB. 19) Mundelein Catholic school adding early childhood program.

(FEB. 19) "Bandapalooza" being hosted by Marian Catholic high school.

(FEB. 19) How Hispanics are "reshaping" the Chicago region.

(FEB. 19) SNAP urges Indiana bishop to "seek out any local victims of a South Bend priest charged with abusing a child in his native Ireland."

(FEB. 19) St. Emily's in Mount Prospect celebrates 50 years.

(FEB. 19) Illinois man allegedly posed as priest online to solicit sex.

(FEB. 19) Holy Name parishioners said gay rights protest went too far, and they question why the cops didn't do more.

(FEB. 19) Chicago priest part of effort to get pope to slow down sainthood process for World War II-era pontiff.

(FEB. 19) Battle over child's religion continues in Cook County courts.

(FEB. 19) Profile on Franciscan nun who once taught in Chicago.

(FEB. 18) Graves are starting to be moved from cemetery in path of O'Hare expansion.

(FEB. 18) Catholic dad, Jewish mom do battle over faith of their child in Cook County courts.

(FEB. 18) Young adults today "may be less religious, but they're not necessarily more secular," according to new study.

(FEB. 18) Ash Wednesday services in McHenry County "were marked by calls to faithfulness and introspection."

(FEB. 18) Images from Ash Wednesday in Chicago's suburbs.

(FEB. 18) "Despite Latinos being 40 percent of the Archdiocese of Chicago's membership, only about 1 percent of the school-age Latinos in Cook and Lake counties attend Catholic schools."

(FEB. 18) Deacons come together to tackle violence in Chicago neighborhoods.

(FEB. 18) Thousands sign petition in support of Mother Theresa postage stamp.

(FEB. 17) Obama adviser on faith "has a record of making anti-Catholic statements."

(FEB. 17) A snapshot -- literally -- of Chicago's future priests.

(FEB. 17) Radio personality Steve Dahl says "nothing in my truncated West Coast upbringing could have prepared me for my first Ash Wednesday in Chicago."

(FEB. 17) Merrillville pastor "will use this Lenten season as an opportunity to educate people about the Catholic ritual."

(FEB. 17) McHenry County priest says of Ash Wednesday: More "Catholics probably go to church that day than any other."

(FEB. 17) Joliet mayor plans to seek meeting with bishop over plans to close local parish school.

(FEB. 17) Nursing students at University of St. Francis get their hands blessed before they start clinical work.

(FEB. 17) Chicago-based Catholic Church Extension Society gives $270,000 to Salt Lake diocese to help Latino leadership.

(FEB. 17) Chicago law student faces possible contempt charge for taking daughter to mass.

(FEB. 17) In newspaper op-ed, Milwaukee archbishop "urges victims to report abuse to civil authorities."

(FEB. 16) Loyola student reportedly arrested for theft of clothes from Macy's.

(FEB. 16) Jazz festival organized by priest-musician to benefit Chicago's Catholic Charities.

(FEB. 16) DePaul University student involved in new IMAX documentary about Saudi Arabia.

(FEB. 16) Paczki Day, with roots in Lent, "has become really big in Chicago."

(FEB. 16) Hundreds mourn the death of former Driscoll Catholic student killed in car wreck.

(FEB. 16) St. Viator High School's cheerleading team places well in competitions.

(FEB. 16) "Catholics Come Home" founder to speak next month in downtown Chicago.

(FEB. 16) Loyola University Health System in talks to partner in Ireland hospital deal.

(FEB. 16) Gay-friendly group, recently criticized by cardinal, said if the Catholic bishops conference "had concerns about our ministry, why didn't they contact us before a judgment was made?"

(FEB. 16) Ohio physician who got medical degree from Loyola University Chicago, delivered 25,000-plus babies during career, dies.

(FEB. 16) Cardinal George named "envoy of the year" by institute.

(FEB. 16) "Extraordinary Rite Preparation" will be offered to seminarians at St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, "welcome news for supporters of the Latin Mass."

(FEB. 16) Assistant principal at Catholic school with campuses in South Holland, Cal City recognized by archdiocese.

(FEB. 15) Champion speed skater with ties to Chicago's Art Institute finds higher calling, as Franciscan nun.

(FEB. 15) Regarding a school voucher system, writer asks: "Wouldn't it be great for this juggernaut of an Archdiocesan Catholic School system?"

(FEB. 15) DePaul reportedly recruits future college basketball player from grade school.

(FEB. 15) University of Notre Dame tuition rising, to nearly $40,000 a year.

(FEB. 15) East Chicago parish part of new partnership between blacks, Latinos on immigration reform.

(FEB 15) Queen of Peace graduate was standout runner -- and became inspiration for well-known song.

(FEB. 15) St. Laurence High School students rock -- at after-school Rock & Roll Club.

(FEB. 15) New Joliet auxiliary bishop recalls the pain of his Catholic high school closing in 1980.

(FEB. 15) Atheist blogger attends mass at Holy Name Cathedral, says he "surprisingly . . . didn't find the experience too excruciating."

(FEB. 15) Hundreds of high school musicians to descend on Marian Catholic for band competition.

(FEB. 15) Supporters of Joliet parochial school march, show opposition to diocese plans to close building.

(FEB. 15) Priest who ministered to victims of Flight 191 crash near O'Hare dies.

(FEB. 15) Gay rights demonstrators descend on Holy Name Cathedral.

(FEB. 14) On Valentine's Day, a profile on a Valentine -- Father Val, who once served in Chicago, Joliet.

(FEB. 14) New Catholic school building planned for South Loop.

(FEB. 13) Retired priest, former Chicago Fire Department chaplain, dies.

(FEB. 13) DePaul University recruiting eighth grader for hoops?

(FEB. 13) Villa Park Catholic school to stay open after all.

(FEB. 13) Writer recalls Cardinal George approaching pope on "one strike" policy for abusive priests.

(FEB. 13) New legislation would "strip key powers from local school councils," and provide vouchers for public school kids wanting to go parochial.

(FEB. 13) New way to shop online for food made in monasteries by nuns and monks.

(FEB. 13) Catholic writer rips into Chicago Tribune religion reporter for coverage.

(FEB. 13) Once church rectory, now home to black Chicago-based publishing house Third World Press.

(FEB. 12) PETA urges U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to go vegan for Lent.

(FEB. 12) Belfast writer singles out Chicago's Leo High School as successful model.

(FEB. 12) Arrest warrant issued in hit-and-run that killed former DePaul University student.

(FEB. 12) White House adviser, who used to work at Catholic Charities in Chicago, says Obama administration "remains committed to passing health care and immigration legislation."

(FEB. 12) Joliet Diocese school shake-up not sitting well with all parents.

(FEB. 12) Catholic school in Crete wins $100,000 from U.S. Cellular.

(FEB. 12) Catholics Come Home ad campaign is over, and some are returning to pews in Chicago area.

(FEB. 12) Services scheduled for former Driscoll Catholic student killed in car wreck.

(FEB. 12) Stations of the cross sculptures to be dedicated this weekend at Naperville parish.

(FEB. 12) Sioux City nun with Chicago connections among five sisters celebrating noteworthy anniversaries.

(FEB. 12) "The Catholic Web has been buzzing this week because of what seems to be a unprovoked attack by Cardinal Francis George . . . against Maryland-based New Ways Ministry."

(FEB. 12) Arlington Heights nuns hold fundraiser to benefit immigrants, Native Americans and homeless.

(FEB. 11) Catholic Conference of Illinois is "highly enthusiastic" about plan to offer school vouchers.

(FEB. 11) Benedictine University students help senior citizens, low-income families with preparing tax returns.

(FEB. 11) Wheaton municipal leaders keep invocations -- but will do them before the gavel strikes at public meetings.

(FEB. 11) St. Rita baseball coach hit with IHSA rules violation.

(FEB. 11) Faced with shrinking enrollment and rising costs, two Catholic schools in south suburbs to merge.

(FEB. 11) Some Chicago public schools see big enrollment jumps, likely as bad economy forces families to leave parochial schools and tuition.

(FEB. 11) Grassroots effort to get accurate Census count includes reaching out to priests and parishes.

(FEB. 11) Priest-physician with ties to Chicago, Loyola University to speak at event.

(FEB. 11) Pioneering Niles resident, who worked for the Archdiocese of Chicago for roughly 50 years, dies.

(FEB. 11) New documentary focuses on an "American Radical," controversial DePaul University professor.

(FEB. 11) Rockford government leaders reconsider proposed "bubble zone" ordinance that would restrict protests at abortion clinics.

(FEB. 11) U.S. Department of Homeland Security "improperly" gathered intelligence on pro- and anti-abortion groups in Wisconsin.

(FEB. 11) Gay Liberation Network calling for informational picket at Holy Name Cathedral on Valentine's Day.

(FEB. 10) A deacon's thoughts on how sexual abuse is treated in Catholic settings vs. public schools.

(FEB. 10) Profile on Des Plaines volunteer in Catholic Charities "clothing room."

(FEB. 10) Little-known aspect of immigration reform would cover same-sex binational couples. "It's like pouring gasoline on a roaring fire," says one Church official.

(FEB. 10) Joliet Diocese priest accused of molestation appears in court.

(FEB. 10) Provena St. Joseph Hospital chief executive moving on.

(FEB. 10) Wheaton municipal government adopting rules for religious invocations, addressing church-state concerns.

(FEB. 10) Stranded St. Hubert students land back in Chicago.

(FEB. 10) List of snow-related closings, including area Catholic schools.

(FEB. 10) Families of closing West Chicago school say they feel betrayed by pastor.

(FEB. 10) Mercy Home student rises from tough streets of Chicago to college, where he'll play Division I football.

(FEB. 10) American release of Roman missal ultimately up to Cardinal George.

(FEB. 10) Chicago's Catholics Come Home ads having impact in Poland?

(FEB. 10) Deacons part of a "growing force" in Church.

(FEB. 10) Recalling grim anniversary -- poisoning at banquet for then-Archbishop Mundelein.

(FEB. 10) Parishes not only want flock to return, they want to know their gripes.

(FEB. 9) Cardinal George makes clear that ministry group that works with gays has "no approval or recognition from the Catholic Church."

(FEB. 9) Little Company of Mary Hospital celebrates 80th year, gives award to Chris Kennedy. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down for story.)

(FEB. 9) After long fight by religious groups, City of Chicago officially purchases cemetery to enable further runway expansion.

(FEB. 9) Chicago anti-abortion columnist: dismantle U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

(FEB. 9) Stranded St. Hubert students have escape plan from Washington, D.C.

(FEB. 9) Pope condemns clergy who abuse kids, but Chicago-based SNAP says it's "more meaningless and self-serving words from the Vatican."

(FEB. 9) Michigan order of nuns that's young and growing to be featured on Oprah this week.

(FEB. 9) Did "higher power" help Saints' coach -- Chicago-area native named after Irish "Miracle Priest" -- win Super Bowl?

(FEB. 9) "When religious institutions want to reach out and connect with their believers, they are increasingly tapping into the Internet's enviable connective capabilities."

(FEB. 9) U.S. bishops changing rules on feeding tubes, and people in "persistent vegetative state."

(FEB. 8) Super Bowl Sunday a special event at northwest Indiana parish, for more than 20 years.

(FEB. 8) Eighth graders at Hoffman Estates Catholic school stranded by snow in Washington, D.C.

(FEB. 8) Active member of Catholic Charities, anti-abortion movement, dies.

(FEB. 8) Wisconsin police chief questions truthfulness of new Milwaukee archbishop when it comes to reporting abuse.

(FEB. 7) Multiple events held for Catholic Schools Week in suburbs.

(FEB. 7) Not everyone "coming home" after Catholic ad campaign wraps up.

(FEB. 7) Marian Catholic student, 18, writes book about racing.

(FEB. 6) East Chicago pastor visits Haiti. "I conducted mass in the remains of a church; the walls had literally collapsed. Yet the people were eager to attend services."

(FEB. 6) Funeral to be held at Carpentersville parish for Barrington High School student who died following kidney transplant.

(FEB. 6) Loyola University outlines $5 million renovation plan for Cuneo estate.

(FEB. 6) Former teacher at St. Benedict's in Chicago given $250,000 bail for allegedly assaulting teenaged student.

(FEB. 6) Former President George W. Bush and Cardinal George honored in California for anti-abortion stances.

(FEB. 6) Two children's choirs from suburbs to sing during mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome.

(FEB. 6) Cardinal George raises questions about Maryland ministry group.

(FEB. 5) Archdiocese of Chicago sponsoring therapy group sessions for adult survivors of sexual abuse.

(FEB. 5) Male teacher at St. Ben's on North Side accused of assaulting female student.

(FEB. 5) Members of Schererville parish visit New Orleans to help the poor who still haven't recovered from Katrina.

(FEB. 5) University of St. Francis hosts art show for dozens of local high schoolers.

(FEB. 5) Planned march over closing Joliet Catholic grammar school called off.

(FEB. 5) Marian Central Catholic High School students, and kids from McHenry County's seven Catholic grammar schools, gather for annual mass.

(FEB. 5) Tinley Park to embrace Irish saint with parade, but mayor vows it will not be a "drunken bash."

(FEB. 5) Former Driscoll Catholic student dies from car wreck.

(FEB. 5) Orland Hills parish participating in program that provides funeral palls for unclaimed bodies in Haiti.

(FEB. 5) Mass held at Holy Name Cathedral for students, in conjunction with Black History Month.

(FEB. 5) Vatican newspaper praises Cardinal George's new book.

(FEB. 5) Marian Catholic band director honored by Archdiocese of Chicago.

(FEB. 4) Students at Lake Forest grammar school do research "on the saint of their choice."

(FEB. 4) Campus reels as Loyola University sees fifth student die this academic year. Latest passing involved law student poised to graduate.

(FEB. 4) Chicago-based encyclopedia publisher sorry for indicating that Irish Civil War was "between the Catholic south and Protestant north."

(FEB. 4) Chicago's Sister Kenny "has 17-6 record for picking Super Bowl winners." She's now favoring Colts.

(FEB. 4) New study: "Catholic students who attend Catholic colleges . . . in the U.S. are more likely to move away from the faith than to deepen their commitment."

(FEB. 4) Reflections on Chicago's controversial Catholic Worker: Dorothy Day.

(FEB. 4) Grandson of cigarette company founder R.J. Reynolds to speak at Evanston's St. Francis Hospital -- against tobacco.

(FEB. 4) St. Mary's College, Notre Dame's sister school, touts Planned Parenthood on "career options and resources" pages.

(FEB. 3) DePaul University student commutes to campus -- from Tennessee.

(FEB. 3) Does death of Notre Dame professor who was popular writer mark "the end of an era in U.S. Catholic intellectual and literary culture"?

(FEB. 3) Irish-American rock singer from Chicago talks about career, faith and how his wife is preparing to enter Catholic Church.

(FEB. 3) St. Hubert, St. Theresa schools mourn the death of northwest suburban teacher, 41, who died of cancer.

(FEB. 3) Columnist asks, "Are we moving into an era of TV ads as sermons?"

(FEB. 3) Priest who hailed from Chicago, served for decades in Wisconsin, dies.

(FEB. 3) Sister Jean, Chicago nun and sports handicapper, picks Colts in Super Bowl.

(FEB. 3) Catholic Church in region tries new things -- even a block party, shortening mass times -- to bring people back to the pews.

(FEB. 3) Speaking at college, Cardinal George indicates there always will be "tension between the Catholic Church and any government."

(FEB. 2) Villa Park Catholic school slated for closing wins a reprieve from Joliet Diocese.

(FEB. 2) "A Catholic priest claims the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests and their attorneys destroyed his reputation by falsely accusing him of being a pedophile."

(FEB. 2) Profile on new Catholic middle school in Lake County.

(FEB. 2) St. Patrick's grammar school in Joliet dodges bullet this year, but must make "sufficient progress" to ensure long-term future.

(FEB. 2) Milwaukee's new archbishop, who hails from Chicago, visits Kenosha Catholic schoolchildren.

(FEB. 2) Gay Liberation Network planning picket outside Holy Name Cathedral on Valentine's Day over Church "opposition to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality."

(FEB. 2) Dominican University hosting symposium on "Understanding Pope Benedict's Vision for the Global Economy."

(FEB. 2) Author who wrote the Father Dowling mystery series dies of cancer in Indiana.

(FEB. 2) President Obama's Notre Dame appearance inspires "online abortion game show."

(FEB. 2) Loyola University professor involved in Shakespeare plays explored through disabilities.

(FEB. 1) Catholic, Episcopal churches in far north suburbs may have saved 336 lives -- through blood drives.

(FEB. 1) Spelling bee kicks off Catholic Schools Week at Hoffman Estates parochial school.

(FEB. 1) Mount Prospect's St. Raymond School celebrates "Blue Ribbon" designation.

(FEB. 1) Principal of St. Mary's school in West Chicago, slated for closure, says from pulpit: "I am deeply saddened and hurt by the decision process used by the Diocese."

(FEB. 1) Twin brothers from St. Laurence High School have singular interest: volunteering.

(FEB. 1) Catholics Come Home TV ad campaign responsible for uptick in church attendance at some parishes.

(FEB. 1) Cardinal George on deacons: "Most of the pastors I've talked to are happy to have deacons. If they don't have one, they're asking for one more and more."

(FEB. 1) Catholic Schools Week kicks off with "appeal" to faithful.

(FEB. 1) Father Pfleger attends screening at Columbia College for documentary on his life and work.

(JAN. 31) Mass held in Orland Hills for unemployed. Pastor says: "I do know that God enters the situation of despair and pushes against that demon."

(JAN. 31) Catholic schools in disadvantaged areas will benefit from Annual Catholic Appeal.

(JAN. 31) Two priests speak on behalf of ex-Niles mayor as he's sentenced in federal court on corruption charges.

(JAN. 31) Loyola University alum, age 101, dies, and goes to extra lengths to donate body to Loyola's medical school.

(JAN. 31) Priest sues accusers; his lawyer says it's not about greed, but about clearing name.

(JAN. 30) More press on "The Providence Effect," film about inner-city Catholic high school in Chicago.

(JAN. 30) Mundelein College grad, who also taught there, now running women's school out West, and is being honored by Church.

(JAN. 30) Joliet's Bishop Sartain indicates "there is no wiggle room when it comes to being Catholic and holding pro-life values."

(JAN. 30) Boxer who hails from Chicago area is fighting in big bout, coached by father, former Catholic Youth Organization champ.

(JAN. 30) Students, parents mourning over planned closure of their Catholic school in Joliet.

(JAN. 30) Haiti crisis should lead Church, others to revisit the handling of orphans.

(JAN. 30) Priest shortage causing worries at hospitals, where patients need annointing.

(JAN. 30) Priest accused of abusing altar boy sues for slander.

(JAN. 30) Archdiocese criticized for handling of more sex abuse cases.

(JAN. 29) Benedictine University to induct top sports performers in Hall of Fame.

(JAN. 29) Facebook movement could produce big "send-off" for South Side St. Patrick's Day parade.

(JAN. 29) West Chicago's St. Mary School slated for closing at year's end.

(JAN. 29) The "the hottest young playwright in America," with a show launching at Steppenwolf, is a DePaul graduate.

(JAN. 29) Leo High School's "mission shouldn't change just because the makeup of the neighborhood changed from Irish, Italian and Polish immigrants to blacks."

(JAN. 29) As demographics shift and enrollment declines, big changes in store for Catholic schools in Joliet Diocese.

(JAN. 29) Loyola University graduate describes "her road to Reiki as the classic healer's journey."

(JAN. 29) Wisconsin nuns scammed out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by couple with ties to Chicago.

(JAN. 29) Loyola Academy gala honors Jesuits, draws 700 to Hilton Chicago.

(JAN. 28) New Catholic school building slated for South Loop -- on land owned by clout-heavy restaurateur. (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(JAN. 28) Profile on long-time Marian Catholic dean, who "keeps order in the halls."

(JAN. 28) New superior general of Oregon nuns once served in National Religious Vocation Office in Chicago.

(JAN. 28) University of St. Francis men's basketball coach, athletic chairman retiring after decades with the Joliet school.

(JAN. 28) Dominican University student studies in River Forest, but heart is in Haiti.

(JAN. 28) Parents in suburbs debate merits of Catholic school education vs. public schools.

(JAN. 28) Brother Rice, Marist to renew "Pulaski Road Super Bowl" in 2011.

(JAN. 28) Attorney who works at St. Savier University running for state House seat.

(JAN. 28) U.S. bishops urge Congress: "Don't abandon health care."

(JAN. 28) Christ the King hosting "gala" to raise funds for West Side Jesuit school.

(JAN. 28) Loyola, DePaul among local colleges to pursue construction projects, despite harsh economy.

(JAN. 28) "Philanthropy is playing a growing role in financing Catholic K-12 schools as donors step up in a harsh economic environment to preserve the Catholic education model."

(JAN. 28) Rockford proposes "bubble" law around abortion clinics similar to controversial Chicago ordinance.

(JAN. 28) Evanston couple help their adopted Haitian children keep "their spiritual heritage."

(JAN. 28) New head of Missouri Catholic school system a Loyola University alum.

(JAN. 28) Skokie Catholic school teacher recognized by Archdiocese of Chicago.

(JAN. 27) Misericordia's Sister Rosemary Connelly "is a reminder -- and a rebuke to Gov. Quinn -- that you can be a good person and still make things happen."

(JAN. 27) Former Kane County Cougars standout "at peace" with decision to leave baseball, become priest.

(JAN. 27) Philadelphia considers joining Chicago's Cristo Rey school network. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down for story.)

(JAN. 27) Students at Merrillville's Andrean High School donate $5,000 to Haitian orphanage.

(JAN. 27) Report recommends new Catholic schools in Homer Glen, Frankfort, while closing or consolidating in Joliet proper.

(JAN. 27) McAuley girls develop biodiesel processor with aim of helping Haiti.

(JAN. 27) Some Catholic grade schools could be combined or closed in Joliet.

(JAN. 27) Schools in Diocese of Joliet participate in event with bishop to kick off Catholic Schools Week.

(JAN. 27) Anti-abortion groups holding conference in suburbs this weekend.

(JAN. 27) "More than 30 Jesuits and fellow concelebrants reminded us of our place in history this day, 450 years after the first Jesuit school opened in Italy."

(JAN. 27) Loyola University alum makes inroads into Chicago's Mexican-American community with drink sales.

(JAN. 26) Catholic League plans to expand.

(JAN. 26) A snapshot of Leo High School, and the big names that came out of it.

(JAN. 26) Letter from Cardinal George to Haitians: "The church in the United States stands with you."

(JAN. 26) Downstate priest accused of shoplifting butter, sofa cover from Wal-Mart.

(JAN. 25) Students at Park Ridge's St. Paul of the Cross win "future city" competition.

(JAN. 25) With Catholics Come Home wrapping up, parishes are offering special times for Reconciliation.

(JAN. 25) Former athlete at Merrillville's Andrean Catholic high school now working the sidelines of Colts games -- administering oxygen to players.

(JAN. 25) Catholic candidates for Illinois governor not all in step with Church teachings.

(JAN. 25) Villa Park Catholic school, which could be shuttered by diocese, "continues fundraising efforts to stay open."

(JAN. 25) Northwest Indiana parish ships emergency supplies to Haiti.

(JAN. 25) Expert testimony from Chicago exorcist-priest cited in Ohio murder case.

(JAN. 25) Pope encourages priests to use digital media to spread gospel, and "he stressed that competence in using it should be part of a seminarian's formation."

(JAN. 25) University of Chicago study shows clergy have highest job satisfaction.

(JAN. 25) Dominican University grad helping special-needs kids as lawyer. (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(JAN. 25) Profile on women priest movement, with reference to Chicago-based Call to Action.

(JAN. 24) The Sisters of Poor Clares of Joliet plan expansion of Minooka-area monastery.

(JAN. 24) Lewis University, Catholic college based in Romeoville, to open new campus in Albuquerque.

(JAN. 24) Joliet native to receive special recognition from University of St. Francis.

(JAN. 24) Music teacher at Barat College, DePaul University dies.

(JAN. 23) Kane County Cougars standout gives up baseball -- for priesthood.

(JAN. 23) "The Catholic League will not be all Catholic any more." Lake Forest Academy to join.

(JAN. 23) Cardinal George asks Archbishop Dolan to be emissary to Haiti.

(JAN. 23) Indiana priest convicted of assaulting boys.

(JAN. 22) How average Catholics can "put their faith to work."

(JAN. 22) Priest accused of abusing St. Charles boy could face deportation if convicted.

(JAN. 22) Naperville's Catholic schools "do not need to do any type of recruitment as they are just about full to capacity, with some requiring waiting lists."

(JAN. 22) St. Francis building swimming program, seeing success.

(JAN. 22) Loyola University plans massive overhaul to Rogers Park campus.

(JAN. 22) Driscoll Catholic High School exhibit to open in spring.

(JAN. 22) Shorewood priest, accused of abusing boy, had "a close relationship" with child's family.

(JAN. 21) St. Francis Xavier School in Wilmette celebrates century milestone.

(JAN. 21) Bond set at $200,000 for parish music director arrested on child porn charges.

(JAN. 21) Parishioner from Naperville's St. Thomas the Apostle headed to Haiti on "mission of love."

(JAN. 21) Christ the King high school celebrates new West Side building, MLK's legacy.

(JAN. 21) Shorewood priest formally charged with sex abuse.

(JAN. 21) Panel being convened on "new Catholic hospital organizing rules" for workers.

(JAN. 21) Marquette University's law school lists Planned Parenthood as agency students may want to connect with "as a volunteer."

(JAN. 20) Priest who allegedly tried to kill himself is charged with abusing a child.

(JAN. 20) Gov. Quinn announces grant to help Chicago charter school buy building owned by archdiocese.

(JAN. 20) Music director at Glen Ellyn parish, roommate accused of possessing child pornography.

(JAN. 20) Congressman Lipinski authors measure that recognizes contributions of Catholic schools.

(JAN. 20) Former President Bush slated to talk at same event as Cardinal George, recognized for "anti-abortion efforts."

(JAN. 20) Detroit TV to air documentary on revival of Chicago's St. John Cantius Parish.

(JAN. 20) Failed Chicago-area banker, who helped fund Christ the King high school on West Side, portrayed as "hero."

(JAN. 20) Park Forest native who grew up rooting for Fighting Irish gets key Notre Dame coaching job.

(JAN. 20) Carmel high school students get lesson in tolerance from arts troupe.

(JAN. 20) Predator-priest McCormack declared "sexually violent," keeping him incarcerated.

(JAN. 20) SIU men's basketball coach reportedly top choice for DePaul University.

(JAN. 19) Rescuer talks about saving nun from railroad tracks in far south suburbs.

(JAN. 19) Protest held at Joliet church over firings of warehouse workers who joined union.

(JAN. 19) Waukegan's St. Martin de Porres gets $100,000 grant from McCormick Foundation.

(JAN. 19) Hearing today for predator-priest McCormack, on whether he should be released.

(JAN. 19) Ceremony held for new Catholic high school campus on the West Side, Christ the King.

(JAN. 19) New auxiliary bishop for Joliet Diocese to be ordained today. He'll be one of youngest Catholic bishops in country.

(JAN. 19) Amtrak train hits car driven by Lemont nun, who was not seriously hurt.

(JAN. 19) Father defies judge in unusual custody case, brings child to Catholic church.

(JAN. 19) "The Catholic Church needs its fellow Catholics just as much as those individuals need the church."

(JAN. 19) Funeral to be held at St. John Cantius for CLTV political reporter who died from cancer.

(JAN. 18) Archdiocese of Chicago's pro-life office scheduling events to coincide with Roe v. Wade anniversary.

(JAN. 18) Profile on outstanding Brother Rice student, who volunteers at Orland Park parish.

(JAN. 18) Group from Glenview area that had been on humanitarian mission in Haiti when earthquake hit to hold news conference at north suburban parish.

(JAN. 18) Catholic school in Dyer slated to close. "With an enrollment of 129 . . . and a present budget deficit of $165,000, St. Joseph Parish is unable to support St. Joseph School any longer."

(JAN. 18) Those of "faith are likely to double-down, attend more than one church," according to study.

(JAN. 18) Local newspaper names former volleyball player "greatest" athlete ever at Mother McAuley high school.

(JAN. 18) Priest to speak at event on "Serving Christ in the poor on Chicago's West Side."

(JAN. 18) Two University of Notre Dame workers who were in Haiti when quake hit flying into Chicago.

(JAN. 18) Just three nuns remain as teachers in Ohio county; one, a Franciscan, hails from Joliet.

(JAN. 18) Church-goers in Naperville share "anguish" over victims of Haiti earthquake.

(JAN. 18) Priest who served at parishes in Aurora, Harvard dies.

(JAN. 18) Event held at Chicago's St. Thomas the Apostle to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

(JAN. 18) CLTV reporter, who attended DePaul University and Quigley North, dies after bout with cancer.

(JAN. 17) Haiti man with ties to Winnetka's Sacred Heart Parish survives quake, sees devastation.

(JAN. 17) Rep. Gutierrez calls out Catholic Church over immigration reform: "My Church is a Church that should watch every action of unfairness and injustice . . . and not just one or two that they decide to choose."

(JAN. 17) St. Boniface has a future beyond the wrecking ball.

(JAN. 17) Chicago-area priests and nuns pray, push for immigration reform.

(JAN. 17) Annual Catholic Appeal raises $13.8 million as of Dec. 23 -- and estate gifts more than doubled.

(JAN. 16) University of Notre Dame student newspaper apologizes for cartoon that "made a joke about violence against gays."

(JAN. 16) Cardinal George asks White House "to designate the country of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status."

(JAN. 16) Berwyn employee -- a former cleric -- suspended while cops investigate allegations of past abuse.

(JAN. 16) Notre Dame High School teacher is among those to win the 2010 Chicago Archdiocese Distinguised Service Award.

(JAN. 16) Even "the divine isn't immune to cold and flu season.

(JAN. 16) Parishes in Joliet Diocese to hold special collection this weekend for Haiti relief effort.

(JAN. 15) Prayer vigil held in Villa Park to help "save" Catholic grade school that could be shuttered by diocese because of enrollment.

(JAN. 15) The 10th annual "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Chicago Ecumenical Prayer Service" will be held later this month in Wilmette.

(JAN. 15) North suburban churches, schools help with Haiti relief effort.

(JAN. 15) Viatorian priest staying in Arlington Heights recounts devastation of retreat center in Haiti.

(JAN. 15) Petition asks Notre Dame's president to drop charges against anti-abortion demonstrators.

(JAN. 15) Nun who once taught in Illinois now co-hosts radio show with brother, a Chicago-based Franciscan.

(JAN. 15) Isiah Thomas's mother -- who "worked in the kitchen and gymnasium at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica to cover her children's tuition" -- dies.

(JAN. 15) Is man once accused of abusing boy at St. Rita High School now working for suburban government?

(JAN. 15) Ceremony held for new pastor of Orland Park parish.

(JAN. 15) Profile on DuPage County Jail ministry, started by Diocese of Joliet.

(JAN. 15) Write-up on Knights of Columbus and how members "support community."

(JAN. 14) Prayers of Faithful to be offered this weekend for the people of Haiti.

(JAN. 14) Glee actress Jane Lynch described as "an Irish Catholic raised in a tough Chicago suburb" in profile.

(JAN. 14) Parish in far west suburbs to hold prayer service for those in Haiti following devastating earthquake.

(JAN. 14) Naperville priest, who hails from Haiti, fears many people he knows are dead from quake. "Still now I feel confused. . . . Disaster over disaster over disaster."

(JAN. 14) Aurora's Marmion Academy honors former student decades after he dropped out.

(JAN. 14) Orland Hills parish holds service to pray for the unemployed.

(JAN. 14) Rivals Brother Rice, Marist hold first outdoor hockey game in new South Side "classic."

(JAN. 14) Cardinal George, Archbishop Dolan ask churches across country to take up special collection for Haiti following earthquake.

(JAN. 14) Milwaukee's new archbishop warns legislators that extending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits could push local dioceses into bankruptcy.

(JAN. 14) North Side parish collecting materials for victims of Haiti earthquake.

(JAN. 14) GOP candidate Jim Ryan says in debate: "if you're pro-life, you should be concerned about the poor and the disabled."

(JAN. 14) Ex-Milwaukee archbishop, Weakland, "defends his handling of sex-abuse cases."

(JAN. 13) Joliet Catholic grad survives Haiti earthquake, relays the horrific aftermath.

(JAN. 13) Not everyone happy over "crude" play being held at DePaul University.

(JAN. 13) Tinley Park coach accused of stealing thousands of dollars from South Side Catholic League fund meant for referees.

(JAN. 13) Writer ponders a "vanishing" parish in Chicago area.

(JAN. 13) Are Oak Park's parishes engaging in "branding exercise?"

(JAN. 13) Prosecutors working to "solidify statements" in case of Shorewood priest accused of abusing boy, then trying to kill himself.

(JAN. 13) More on judge handling case of demonstrators arrested at Notre Dame.

(JAN. 12) Notre Dame wide receiver cited for underage drinking.

(JAN. 12) Benet Academy's long-time boys soccer coach -- who led team to back-to-back state championships -- steps down.

(JAN. 12) Priest who tried to kill self allegedly abused St. Charles boy.

(JAN. 12) Cardinal George scheduled to speak at same event as former President George W. Bush.

(JAN. 12) Judge in case involving Notre Dame demonstrators recuses self.

(JAN. 12) Once a powerhouse, DePaul University basketball now a "stifling mediocrity."

(JAN. 12) Arrest made in case of murdered Wisconsin nun.

(JAN. 11) Gov. Schwarzenegger appoints St. Ignatius College Prep alumnus to judgeship in California.

(JAN. 11) New review on Cardinal George's book: He might "consider that individualism's roots lie not only in philosophy and theology but in the lived experience of those who suffered at the hands of both church and state."

(JAN. 11) Shorewood parish where accused priest worked is receiving phone, email messages "supportive and vile."

(JAN. 11) Profile of standout De La Salle Institute student.

(JAN. 11) Milwaukee's new archbishop, a Chicago native and Bears fan, dons cheesehead hat.

(JAN. 10) Brady, candidate for governor, cites Catholic faith in opposition to abortion.

(JAN. 10) Chicagoans recall new Milwaukee archbishop, a South Side native, as "renaissance man."

(JAN. 9) Chicago lawyer, affiliated with Catholic Theological Union's Bernardin Center, named head of largest Muslim group in U.S.

(JAN. 9) Pro-immigration reform rally held at Holy Name Cathedral.

(JAN. 9) Actress talks about growing up Irish-Catholic in Dolton, where "the main pastimes were 'beer, whiskey and storytelling.'"

(JAN. 9) "The American public, including the Catholic and other faith communities, want a humane and comprehensive solution to the problems which beset our immigration system."

(JAN. 8) Student at Merrillville Catholic high school chosen to serve as page in Congress.

(JAN. 8) Archdiocesan priest, described as "the most significant catechist in the American Catholic Church," dies at 91.

(JAN. 8) Baby Jesus, manger stolen from Crest Hill parish, replaced by beer bottles.

(JAN. 8) Entrance exam for Catholic high schools to be held tomorrow.

(JAN. 8) Officials in Joliet Diocese hopeful that new evangelization ad blitz will work at bringing back fallen away Catholics.

(JAN. 8) Retired Milwaukee archbishop, who failed to report sex abuse to authorities when he was in charge, is criticized for speaking engagement, bronze image.

(JAN. 8) Minnesota priest who once studied at Loyola University Chicago dies.

(JAN. 8) Joliet bishop apologizes to boy and family who contend a priest in diocese abused the child.

(JAN. 8) South Bend bishop's installation ceremony to be held this month.

(JAN. 7) More details on far south suburban priest who allegedly tried to kill himself after sex abuse allegations emerged.

(JAN. 7) Diocese of Joliet offering first spiritual retreat geared toward Boy Scouts.

(JAN. 7) DePaul University student by day, harness driver by night.

(JAN. 7) Priests, nuns and other religious to hold press conference and prayer service to push for "comprehensive immigration reform."

(JAN. 7) Indiana seminary seeing enrollment influx.

(JAN. 7) Priest accused of sex offense reportedly tries to kill self in Joliet church.

(JAN. 7) New campus opens for Jesuit high school on Far West Side.

(JAN. 7) Supreme Court ruling on sex abuse case of ex-Jesuit McQuire could impact other appeals, according to prosecutor.

(JAN. 6) Criticism over bronze image of retired Milwaukee Archbishop Weakland, whose handling of clergy sex abuse cases has been slammed.

(JAN. 6) University of St. Francis receiving award from chamber of commerce in Joliet area.

(JAN. 6) Benefit being held for ailing St. Xavier professor.

(JAN. 6) Loyola University posted internship information for Planned Parenthood.

(JAN. 6) Christ the King -- Jesuit high school on Far West Side -- opens new building.

(JAN. 6) Mourners remember former Oak Park priest, who just died, as someone with a "wide and generous heart."

(JAN. 6) Wisconsin justices "skeptical" of Chicago Jesuit's appeal.

(JAN. 6) New University of Notre Dame football coach: "I grew up as a South Side of Chicago Irish Catholic and Notre Dame football and basketball was my life growing up."

(JAN. 6) Recession is pushing more families from private schools to public schools.

(JAN. 6) Lansing resident, past recipient of archdiocesan Christifideles Award, turns 100, remains active in her parish.

(JAN. 6) Rockford Diocese among those to embrace "CatholicTV."

(JAN. 5) Holy Cross Hospital chief on health care reform: "I'm thrilled to see something happening out of Washington." (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(JAN. 5) Lewis University's Women Studies Department lists Planned Parenthood as a potential employer for students interested in health care.

(JAN. 5) Chicago-raised archbishop says: "Adherence to the Church's teaching is not always easy. However, one must sacrifice for the truth."

(JAN. 4) Listecki formally installed as Milwaukee archbishop; Cardinal George among those at ceremony for native Chicagoan.

(JAN. 4) Test scores lauded at Hampshire Catholic grade school.

(JAN. 4) Interfaith event in Naperville marks World Peace Day.

(JAN. 4) Not all U.S. Senate candidates on same page when it comes to abortion rights.

(JAN. 4) Story of a "closet Christian." The concept of an "eternal community brings me comfort."

(JAN. 4) As Catholics Come Home rolls along, fallen members are "finding their way back home."

(JAN. 4) To writer from Wilmette, new archbishop still is "Father Jerry."

(JAN. 4) Annual placement test for Catholic high schools in region to be held in coming days.

(JAN. 3) Providence high school band comes back from Outback Bowl with a number of trophies.

(JAN. 3) Chief of Catholic Charities in Joliet Diocese to retire.

(JAN. 3) Priest, a Chicago native, dies at age 72 in New Orleans area.

(JAN. 2) Installation ceremony for new Milwaukee archbishop, a South Side Chicago native, to draw four cardinals and dozens of other bishops.

(JAN. 2) Carmel sophomore defends the high school's uniform policy, which fosters "unity."

(JAN. 2) Gibsons restaurant employees serve lush New Year's Day meal to Catholic Charities clients, including homeless.

(JAN. 2) Marian Catholic band blooms at Rose Bowl parade.

(JAN. 2) Snapshot of Chicago's Thomas More Society.

(JAN. 2) Abortions at 10-year high in Illinois; Church official attributes jump in part to new Aurora clinic.

(JAN. 1) Chicago sisters help Springfield Catholic schools raise money for Darfur.

(JAN. 1) One-time Chicagoan, and author of "I am a Priest, and I Want to Marry," dies.

(JAN. 1) Long-time Oak Park priest dies.

(JAN. 1) Jesuit priest to be speaker at Downstate Martin Luther King Jr. event.

(JAN. 1) Profile of Lockport pastor. He grew up in Beverly, wanted to be priest ever since he was a boy.

(JAN. 1) Hawaii's "Yoda" of politics, a DePaul University grad, dies at 90.

(JAN. 1) Chicago's St. Joseph Hospital reports one of first births of New Year.

(DEC. 31) Orland Park boy, 7, organizes gift collection for Su Casa Catholic Worker Community in Chicago.

(DEC. 31) Noteworthy events of 2009 include the death of the first black ordained priest in the archdiocese.

(DEC. 30) Holy Cross brother once based in Chicago still teaching at age 95, at out-of-state college.

(DEC. 30) New Lenox parish celebrates 75th anniversary. Joliet bishop presides over special mass.

(DEC. 30) Long-time Michigan nativity display subject of court case.

(DEC. 30) While on Illinois' death row, now-exonerated man said he struggled to keep faith. Priests told him: "Never abandon God."

(DEC. 30) Families "move on" following closure of Catholic school in Aurora.

(DEC. 30) Catholics and other religious groups gathering in Naperville for interfaith prayer service that's focusing on world peace.

(DEC. 29) What constitutes a "fake" Catholic? Health care reform debate raises question.

(DEC. 29) Orland Park boy, 7, donates truckloads of toys and food to Su Casa Catholic Worker homeless shelter in Chicago.

(DEC. 29) St. Xavier University gets $1.25 million from federal government to upgrade campuses in Chicago, Orland Park.

(DEC. 29) Encouraging signs from Catholic Church on the next battleground: immigration reform.

(DEC. 29) Priest who was born in Chicago, taught in Philadelphia, dies.

(DEC. 29) Reward offered to help crack hit-and-run case involving former DePaul University student.

(DEC. 29) New bishop of South Bend to be formally installed next month.

(DEC. 29) Cardinal George talks about Muslim-Christian relations, and abortion, which he describes as "the singly most important issue in front of us."

(DEC. 29) Editorial on Catholics Come Home ad campaign: "'The Prodigal Son' meets cable. We'll see if it's enough to get people to return to the flock."

(DEC. 29) Downstate bicycle ride benefits Catholic Charities of Chicago, other causes.

(DEC. 29) Candidates for Illinois governor give positions on evolution, creation.

(DEC. 29) Origin of Cuneo estate donation to Loyola University.

(DEC. 29) Reports of "split" between Catholic hospitals, U.S. bishops conference over health care reform are premature.

(DEC. 28) Cardinal George celebrates mass for predominantly Filipino congregation, ushering in Christmas and marking last day of novena.

(DEC. 28) Providence Catholic band to perform at halftime at Outback Bowl.

(DEC. 28) Loyola University professor pens book on Playboy magazine.

(DEC. 28) Candidates for Illinois governor stake ground on abortion, social issues.

(DEC. 28) College launching master's program "to train lay persons to become parish administrators."

(DEC. 28) South Side native tapped to help coach Notre Dame football.

(DEC. 28) Soup kitchens are going mobile, as "some one-time donors now become patrons," according to Catholic Charities official.

(DEC. 27) Archdiocese of Chicago putting greater focus on recruiting Hispanics into Catholic schools.

(DEC. 27) Too many "people wanting to come to Mass is a good problem to have."

(DEC. 27) Chicago Latinos react to Mexico City's legalization of same-sex marriage.

(DEC. 26) Marian Catholic marching band headed to Pasadena for Tournament of Roses Parade.

(DEC. 26) DePaul gets $4.7 million from government to expand human rights work in Iraq.

(DEC. 26) Standing room-only crowd attends midnight mass at Holy Name Cathedral.

(DEC. 26) Local Catholics react to attack on pope.

(DEC. 26) Des Plaines family from St. Zachary Church given the Archdiocese of Chicago's Christifideles Award.

(DEC. 26) Apparent split between Catholic bishops, hospitals over health care bill.

(DEC. 25) Little Company of Mary volunteer turns 100, celebrates nearly 30 years of charitable work.

(DEC. 25) Notable Catholics who died in 2009 include pioneering black priest in Chicago area.

(DEC. 25) Priest prays over sisters injured in Little Village fire.

(DEC. 24) New $2.2 million sanctuary debuting at Plano parish today.

(DEC. 24) Downstate priest on bishop who's enforcing edict on kneeling during Eucharist: He "makes issues out of things that in and of themselves are not that important."

(DEC. 24) DePaul University names six new members to board of trustees.

(DEC. 24) Cardinal George urges American Catholics "to work and pray for peace."

(DEC. 24) Dominican University hosting lecture on neurotheology, described as "a new science that explores how the brain and nervous system together might create, correlate with, or inform our understanding of religious experience."

(DEC. 23) Aurora retirement community run by order of nuns won't allow manger display for Christmas -- out of respect for other religious traditions.

(DEC. 23) Vincentian priest originally from Chicago dies in California at age 90. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down to read story.)

(DEC. 23) Montini Catholic High School graduate, now attending College of DuPage is reported missing.

(DEC. 23) Barrington-area activist who once was part of the Catholic Worker Movement dies.

(DEC. 23) Catholic church in Colorado starting to offer food for hungry -- with former Chicago chef providing the chow.

(DEC. 23) Roughly 100 parish nurses attend to needs of church-goers in Chicago region.

(DEC. 23) Southland pastors want to step up donations to a group helping the homeless.

(DEC. 23) South Side St. Patrick's Day parade to be replaced by 10-day festival.

(DEC. 22) Downstate bishop getting heat for asking parishes to have those in pews kneel during Eucharistic Prayer.

(DEC. 22) Tinley Park official to lead international Knights Templar group.

(DEC. 22) For Brother Rice student with cerebral palsy, nothing "gets this young man down."

(DEC. 22) Because of down economy, Christmas being celebrated differently this year for many in Indiana town.

(DEC. 22) Former nun with Illinois ties talks about falling in love, marrying.

(DEC. 21) Priest, who hails from Illinois, still protesting nuclear weapons -- and willing to go to jail for the cause.

(DEC. 21) Loyola University's medical school donates thousands of X-rays and other images to museum for exhibit.

(DEC. 21) New church in North Carolina got altars from old Chicago parish.

(DEC. 21) Incoming Milwaukee archbishop's ties to late Chicago "swindler" resurrected.

(DEC. 20) Wheaton parish welcomes refugees by giving them Christmas trees.

(DEC. 20) Cardinal George offers words as Springfield cathedral is dedicated following renovations.

(DEC. 20) New "Catholics Come Home" ad blitz "touts unified version of splintered church."

(DEC. 20) Orthodox archbishop who just died was raised a Catholic in Chicago, attended St. Rita high school.

(DEC. 20) St. Xavier University on Far South Side finds success in academics -- and athletics.

(DEC. 19) Vatican declares the late popes Pius XII and John Paul II "venerable," inching them closer to sainthood.

(DEC. 19) Orthodox archbishop for Chicago dies unexpectedly.

(DEC. 19) Gordon Tech football player "raised in shelters, growing up on a gridiron."

(DEC. 19) Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform organizes symbolic march in west suburbs.

(DEC. 19) Chicago businessman donates $1 million to John Carroll University.

(DEC. 19) Clergy "ethical ratings" at 32-year low.

(DEC. 18) "Sunday Suppers" draw increasing numbers of volunteers, diners at Park Ridge parish.

(DEC. 18) More on the McCormack predator-priest commitment case, which is moving forward.

(DEC. 18) Profile on Mount Assisi Academy in Lemont.

(DEC. 18) Former community organizer for Catholic Charities in Chicago dies.

(DEC. 18) Former Anglican priest recounts joining the Catholic Church. It "was the best thing I have ever done."

(DEC. 18) Exhibition focusing on pilgrimages in the Christian, Muslim and Buddhist faith communities coming to Loyola University.

(DEC. 18) Basketball programs at Catholic colleges such as Loyola University far from heydays.

(DEC. 18) Lawmakers, Catholic activists push forward on immigration reform legislation.

(DEC. 18) Milwaukee's incoming archbishop condemns "Young Catholics for Choice."

(DEC. 18) As Ireland grapples with a sex abuse scandal, Cardinal George is held up as example of "impressive" clerics in America.

(DEC. 17) Predator-priest McCormack dealt setback in court case.

(DEC. 17) Lake Forest resident who helped raise big money for Holy Family Church, Catholic Theological Union dies.

(DEC. 17) Off-duty Chicago cop accused of pulling gun on anti-abortion activist at Aurora Planned Parenthood clinic.

(DEC. 17) The "Very Reverend Father Barney?" Fake priest indicted on 24 counts.

(DEC. 17) Does God want you to buy baseball tickets?

(DEC. 17) St. Xavier student wins award because of "her hard work, campus-related activities and overall enthusiasm."

(DEC. 16) Doctor who served at local Catholic hospitals, delivering 3,000-plus babies in career, dies.

(DEC. 16) Cardinal George to host Christmas concert Dec. 20 at Holy Family Church.

(DEC. 16) "Catholics Come Home" ad campaign kicking off today.

(DEC. 16) National director of religious education program dies.

(DEC. 16) Crystal Lake parish hosting "mobile food pantry" for needy.

(DEC. 16) Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform among those to hold "pilgrimage" starting at Broadview Detention Center.

(DEC. 16) Basketball programs at some Catholic colleges not what they used to be; there's talk of forming a new conference for those in Midwest.

(DEC. 16) "Father Barney" indicted for allegedly defrauding "would-be developers" from South Bend office.

(DEC. 16) Ramping up recruitment of Latinos in Catholic schools.

(DEC. 15) Letter writer asks: "Have Catholics had enough yet?"

(DEC. 15) More on plans to recruit a million Hispanics into Catholic schools by 2020.

(DEC. 15) Priest-sex abuse lawsuit dismissed in Cook County courts.

(DEC. 15) "Fake Catholic" groups injecting themselves into health care debate.

(DEC. 15) Medical students at Loyola University recognize the "ultimate gift" from donors.

(DEC. 14) Chicago-based SNAP official protests against Church while visiting Ireland, which has been besieged by priest-sex abuse allegations.

(DEC. 14) St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge welcomes first "foreign-born pastor," one of the few East Indian priests in archdiocese.

(DEC. 14) Residents of one Aurora neighborhood "for the past 58 years have told the story of the birth of Christ with lighted front yard displays."

(DEC. 14) Michelle Obama's brother recalls the impact Mount Carmel had on his upbringing, worldview.

(DEC. 14) Deaf Catholics from Chicago participate in Vatican conference.

(DEC. 14) Catholics Come Home campaign hitting airwaves this week.

(DEC. 14) Cardinal George writes on the importance of St. Joseph.

(DEC. 14) Who is Marian Catholic's "greatest athlete" ever?

(DEC. 13) Bartlett Knights of Columbus tries to keep "Christ in Christmas" -- by making and selling nativity sets.

(DEC. 13) Tinley Park woman "helps people help others.

(DEC. 13) Milwaukee's new archbishop, a Chicago native, to take office in several weeks.

(DEC. 13) Judge orders Chicago man to stop bringing daughter to church.

(DEC. 13) Obama's first year in office marked by interaction with faith leaders.

(DEC. 13) Naperville nun: "We pray every day for vocations. We do need them."

(DEC. 13) Writer recalls pleasant and not-so-pleasant memories of nuns while growing up in Chicago.

(DEC. 12) More on Our Lady of Guadalupe feast, a huge event for Chicago-area Latinos.

(DEC. 12) McAuley girls help village in Haiti learn about renewable energy.

(DEC. 12) More on Irish priest killed in Africa. He has relations in Mount Greenwood.

(DEC. 12) Irish priest, murdered in Kenya, reportedly has family in Chicago.

(DEC. 12) Downstate church closing -- sort of -- and parishioners aren't very happy with monsignor.

(DEC. 12) Long-time Aurora Central Catholic coach steps down.

(DEC. 12) Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe starts, with cardinal expected to say mass today.

(DEC. 11) Bishop Manz to celebrate bilingual mass at Federal Plaza in honor of the Our Lady of Guadalupe feast.

(DEC. 11) Carmel High School band to perform at Outback Bowl halftime.

(DEC. 11) Former social studies teacher at St. Francis de Sales dies in car wreck.

(DEC. 11) An estimated 200,000 are expected at Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration in Des Plaines.

(DEC. 11) DePaul University publicized job openings at Planned Parenthood.

(DEC. 11) University of Chicago professor "wears many hats" -- physician, researcher, author and Franciscan friar.

(DEC. 11) Lawsuit claims Archdiocese of Chicago discriminates against black victims of clergy sex abuse.

(DEC. 11) The public's view of clergy hits a new low, according to survey.

(DEC. 11) Actor who attended Loyola University dies.

(DEC. 11) Gordon Tech player, once a shelter resident, is finalist for Rudy award.

(DEC. 10) University of Notre Dame to name new football coach.

(DEC. 10) Northwest Indiana bishop, priests minister to condemned man who murdered wife.

(DEC. 10) Driscoll Catholic is closed, but band is reuniting to play at nursing home.

(DEC. 10) Stevenson High School honor students help Catholic Charities program for needy.

(DEC. 10) "Immigrant-to-immigrant" ministry being launched by Southwest Side parishes.

(DEC. 10) Cardinal George speaks out on latest health care action: "Failure to exclude abortion funding will turn allies into adversaries and require us and others to oppose this bill because it abandons both principle and precedent."

(DEC. 9) Catholic elementary school to be built near brand new Lutheran high school in far west suburbs.

(DEC. 9) Profile on pastor of Byzantine Catholic church in Homer Glen.

(DEC. 9) Pro-abortion nun reportedly celebrates defeat of amendment that would have added abortion restrictions to health care bill.

(DEC. 8) Abortion measure pushed by U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops fails in Senate.

(DEC. 8) Abortion funding and the health care reform debate.

(DEC. 8) River Forest weighs charging Dominican University for municipal services.

(DEC. 8) Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball draws big crowd, raises money for Catholic Charities in Chicago.

(DEC. 8) Nation of Islam newspaper looks at issue of black sex abuse victims in Catholic Church in Chicago.

(DEC. 8) Cardinal Egan, who hails from Oak Park, hammered by New York Times editorial board.

(DEC. 7) More on mega donation just made to Loyola University. (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(DEC. 7) Nun who taught in Chicago, Westchester schools dies in Michigan at age 95.

(DEC. 7) With economy the way it is, Catholic schools in Rockford, Joliet dioceses brace for enrollment dips.

(DEC. 7) Sprawling Cuneo estate in Vernon Hills -- worth perhaps $50 million -- donated to Loyola University Chicago.

(DEC. 6) Catholic priest among those to rally behind UIC student slated for deportation. Demonstrators "are ready to be arrested, including myself."

(DEC. 6) Teens from Beverly, Oak Lawn among the 20,000 youths to attend national Catholic gathering.

(DEC. 5) Catholics Come Home ad blitz less than two weeks ago in Chicago market.

(DEC. 5) Doctor who graduated from Loyola medical school helps birth baby aboard plane.

(DEC. 4) Supporters look for ways to keep open Villa Park school slated for closing.

(DEC. 4) Diocese of Joliet recommends closing Villa Park's St. Alexander school. Consultant is looking at all schools in the diocese to see which ones are healthy enough to stick around.

(DEC. 4) Started in Chicago, Cristo Rey blossoming in other cities -- including Houston, where foundation just donated $1 million to school.

(DEC. 4) Students at Marian Catholic encourage "green" behavior at Chicago Heights school, including dimming lights on Fridays.

(DEC. 4) Profile on Chicago priest serving as chaplain in Afghanistan.

(DEC. 4) Gravely ill northwest Indiana boy gets wish: to meet the pope.

(DEC. 4) Cardinal Egan, an Oak Park native, says in deposition that 19 alleged sex abuse victims is not a "significant" number.

(DEC. 4) Court hearing held for anti-abortion demonstrators arrested at Notre Dame.

(DEC. 4) Archbishop Weakland, while head of Milwaukee archdiocese, shredded documents related to sex abuse complaints.

(DEC. 3) Our Lady of Guadalupe "torch run" to be held next week, in what should be big draw for Chicago's Latino Catholics.

(DEC. 3) Pastor of Chicago's St. Jane de Chantal Parish dies from cancer.

(DEC. 3) Deposition unsealed featuring Cardinal Egan -- who hails from Chicago area -- facing tough questions about his handling of sex abuse claims.

(DEC. 3) Anti-abortion protestors who were arrested at Notre Dame during the Obama commencement controversy to appear in court.

(DEC. 3) Resurrection Health Care selling west suburban hospitals.

(DEC. 2) Montini Catholic in Lombard area evacuated because of bomb threat.

(DEC. 2) St. Xavier linebacker a tough guy with a soft side off gridiron; he's a nursing major. "When you can take care of someone, help them get better and make their day better, that feels great."

(DEC. 2) University of St. Francis coach -- a Joliet Catholic and Lewis University grad --scores 500th career collegiate victory.

(DEC. 2) Family, friends keep legacy alive for Mount Carmel football player who died in 1990s.

(DEC. 2) Expansion plans for DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus up for City Council vote this month.

(DEC. 2) Are Poles under-represented politically in the Chicago area?

(DEC. 2) Vigil held for murdered DePaul University student.

(DEC. 1) Motorola donates laptops, adaptors, service to Nativity BVM.

(DEC. 1) Northwest Indiana parish celebrates 150th anniversary.

(DEC. 1) Newspaper critic: "One of the most dynamic jazz guitarists in America happens to be a Catholic priest in Chicago."

(DEC. 1) Marian Catholic graduate, a college baseball player, killed in Calumet Park car accident. [More]

(NOV. 30) Loyola Press now offering spiritual readings via iPhone app.

(NOV. 30) Chicago-based Jesuit group offers spiritual retreats for homeless.

(NOV. 30) Despite some controversy, invocations by clerics still common at village board, city council meetings in Chicago's suburbs.

(NOV. 30) Marist football team welcomed back to Chicago after loss in championship game in Champaign.

(NOV. 30) Carol Marin column: as bishops hold passage of health care bill "hostage," they "deserve all the heat we can give them."

(NOV. 30) Near North Side parish to host prayer service tied to World AIDS Day.

(NOV. 30) Youngstown bishop -- a former auxiliary in Chicago -- getting honorary degree.

(NOV. 29) Funeral mass to be held at Chicago church for boxer who died from injuries in title fight.

(NOV. 29) Chicago-born priest who ministered to recovering alcoholics dies in Wisconsin, where he had been serving.

(NOV. 28) McHenry's Catholic bookstore reopens with new name, renewed focus.

(NOV. 28) Queen of Peace girlfriends keep tradition many years after graduation.

(NOV. 28) Funeral planned at Addison Catholic church for family killed in murder-suicide.

(NOV. 28) Late St. Rita alum remembered as school's football team played Prep Bowl.

(NOV. 28) Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village celebrates 50 years.

(NOV. 27) Remembering an Oak Brook retreat house, once run by Franciscans.

(NOV. 27) St. James parishioners play football in Arlington Heights for a cause.

(NOV. 27) Caring for sick and poor is life's work for Topeka nun, who used to work at Cook County Hospital.

(NOV. 27) Comparing public and Catholic school teachers.

(NOV. 27) Profile on pastor of Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen. "I come from a long line of married priests in my family."

(NOV. 27) New Knights of Peter Claver chapter formed in Chicago on 100th anniversary of fraternal organization for black Catholics.

(NOV. 27) Marian Catholic band performing in Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day.

(NOV. 27) Family killed in murder-suicide in Addison were active in St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

(NOV. 26) Kindergarten teacher at Waukegan Catholic school uses Thanksgiving to "help teach a rich store of lessons."

(NOV. 26) Generosity spans generations at St. John the Baptist School in the far northwest suburb of Johnsburg.

(NOV. 26) New "electronic giving tool" being used in Archdiocese of Chicago.

(NOV. 26) Chicago connection in long-ago theft at Iowa Catholic college?

(NOV. 25) Loyola administrator to take helm of St. Xavier University.

(NOV. 25) Chicago columnist: Obama "needs to stand up to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops."

(NOV. 25) Youths from Chicago area among those to participate in national conference for young Catholics.

(NOV. 25) More on Resurrection Health Care's sale of two of its suburban hospitals.

(NOV. 25) Backed by St. Sabina pastor, new billboards offer rewards to help catch youth killers in Chicago.

(NOV. 25) Nativity scene returning to Chicago's Daley Plaza.

(NOV. 24) More word on University of Notre Dame quarterback: he was sucker-punched by irate fan.

(NOV. 24) Resurrection Health Care selling two suburban hospitals.

(NOV. 24) Criticized for shortchanging Latinos on social services, Archdiocese of Chicago invests heavily in affordable housing in Hispanic areas.

(NOV. 24) North suburban legislative candidate explains his support of reproductive rights access this way: "I actually came to my choice because I am a Catholic."

(NOV. 24) Loyola University graduate student pays tribute through art to Jesuits killed 20 years ago in El Salvador.

(NOV. 24) Notre Dame quarterback Clausen in bar fight? He reportedly suffers black eye.

(NOV. 23) Archdiocese of Chicago to pump $500,000 into affordable housing initiatives on Southwest Side.

(NOV. 23) Cardinal George to serve as guest homilist as Springfield cathedral celebrates $11 million renovation.

(NOV. 23) Popular St. Rita grad, 19, loses five-year battle with cancer.

(NOV. 23) Parochial school in Libertyville earns Blue Ribbon distinction.

(NOV. 23) Catholic high school in Kenosha hosts forum on immigration.

(NOV. 22) Catholic liberals, conservatives wrangle over direction of anti-poverty grants.

(NOV. 22) Michael Scott eulogized at service at Holy Family Catholic Church on West Side.

(NOV. 22) Wisconsin priest who once served, studied in Chicago dies.

(NOV. 22) Obituary on veteran priest, who died in Palos Park.

(NOV. 21) New immigration center in far north suburbs named for priest.

(NOV. 21) Lutherans planning new high school in St. Charles.

(NOV. 21) A snapshot of adoption and "choices that change lives" -- including a look at an agency, St. Mary's Services in Arlington Heights.

(NOV. 20) Archdiocese releases report finding no evidence of racism in settling sex abuse cases.

(NOV. 20) Pastor emeritus of St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Chicago dies.

(NOV. 20) Illinois native among the artists to meet with pope at Vatican.

(NOV. 20) She traveled several years ago with Loyola-Chicago to protest School of the Americas; unable to make it this year, woman offers her thoughts and prayers.

(NOV. 20) White House, U.S. bishops on "collision course"?

(NOV. 20) Baseball-playing St. Rita grad traded to Chicago Cubs organization.

(NOV. 20) Major overhaul for DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus approved.

(NOV. 20) Ravenswood parish participates in immigration reform event.

(NOV. 20) Chicago-based National Religious Vocation Conference, in presentation to U.S. bishops, emphasizes need for "culture of vocation."

(NOV. 20) Despite recession, more than two thirds of congregations saw fundraising remain same or increase during first half of 2009.

(NOV. 19) Former cleric accused of misconduct years ago in Wisconsin resigns from teaching post under pressure.

(NOV. 19) Obituary on local businessman with deep ties to Loyola University.

(NOV. 19) Cardinal George implores fellow bishops at annual gathering: "Look for ways to strengthen church unity."

(NOV. 19) McCormack attorneys to argue that ex-priest is not sexually violent, so doesn't deserve more incarceration.

(NOV. 19) Blog asks: "Could the U.S. bishops rescind the right of the University of Notre Dame to call itself Catholic?"

(NOV. 19) Chicago group criticizes study about pedophile priests.

(NOV. 19) Catholics in southern Wisconsin "eager to get to know new archbishop."

(NOV. 19) U.S. bishops approve new liturgical texts, despite some opposition.

(NOV. 19) Military chaplains "are traumatized, too."

(NOV. 18) Cardinal George forms task force that will consider tightening oversight of the 200 or so Catholic colleges in U.S.

(NOV. 18) Former Loyola University basketball standout dead at age 81.

(NOV. 18) Former Bishop Noll principal to run Hammond charter school, which already is drawing parochial students.

(NOV. 18) Blog asks question: "Should parishioners be able to publicly defend their former pastor or should the cardinal step in and tell them to stop?"

(NOV. 18) Anti-abortion protest held on North Side as new "bubble" law takes effect.

(NOV. 18) Controversy persists among bishops over Mass translations, leading Cardinal George to sigh: "I feel as if we're doing guerilla warfare here."

(NOV. 18) Members of Humboldt Park-area parish gather in support of accused priest. SNAP says cardinal should meet with parishioners.

(NOV. 18) Mark Brown on one priest's ministry: dealing with suicides.

(NOV. 18) Visitation today for 66-year-old retired priest who just died.

(NOV. 18) A troubled bank, and origins of Christ the King high school in Austin.

(NOV. 17) St. Mark Parish hosting gathering tonight to address Father Maloney-sex abuse allegations. Survivors group says it's a rally; pastor calls it prayer meeting.

(NOV. 17) Dominican University hosting screening of "It's a Wonderful Life," followed by discussion on its "spiritual significance."

(NOV. 17) Funeral mass today for 89-year-old priest, who served in Waukegan, North Chicago.

(NOV. 17) Cardinal George on life without priests: The "ministry of teaching about the faith would fall primarily to professors."

(NOV. 17) Bishops discuss "independent Catholic media, universities."

(NOV. 17) Special collection aims to help financially struggling families.

(NOV. 17) McHenry parish reopens bookstore, plans to take it "on the road."

(NOV. 17) Different priest-sex abuse case played into the investigation of retired St. Mark pastor.

(NOV. 16) Catholic bishops defend involvement in health care reform push.

(NOV. 16) Cardinal George offers take on life without priests, holy orders.

(NOV. 16) Catholics Come Home is message in far northwest suburbs.

(NOV. 16) Marian Catholic's band takes third in national competition.

(NOV. 16) Bloomingdale church creates special "link" for youths.

(NOV. 16) East Chicago parish launching "on-site immigration center that will have staff trained in the legal and social issues noncitizens encounter."

(NOV. 16) Schaumburg nun helps raise money for six-figure kidney transplant.

(NOV. 16) Neighbors mull over development plans for part of sprawling Mundelein seminary.

(NOV. 16) There's a buzz in Milwaukee about new archbishop, a Chicago native.

(NOV. 16) Loyola University volleyball player overcomes rare syndrome.

(NOV. 16) Parishioners at Humboldt Park-area church express doubt over sex abuse allegations tied to former pastor.

(NOV. 16) Cardinal George "has been at times a foil for the president."

(NOV. 16) DePaul University hosts forum for Cook County Board president candidates -- but incumbent bails.

(NOV. 16) Critics claim grants from Catholic group are going to Chicago organizations "working against protecting" the "most exceedingly poor and vulnerable people."

(NOV. 16) Ft. Wayne-South Bend bishop who criticized Notre Dame over Obama visit is leaving, being replaced by Harrisburg prelate.

(NOV. 15) Anti-abortion activists learn what a new law has in store for them in Chicago.

(NOV. 15) Hockey-playing bishop's take on sports and faith: They both "teach us lessons for life."

(NOV. 15) From merry-go-rounds to sharing-go-rounds; Six Flags workers volunteer big for Catholic Charities.

(NOV. 15) Feature on Hammond restaurant that serves as anchor of Polish community; owners have long ties to Bishop Noll high school.

(NOV. 14) Retired priest dies. He had been living in Niles, and once served in Calumet City.

(NOV. 14) New South Bend bishop expected to be named today.

(NOV. 14) Scalia, as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, and as a Catholic.

(NOV. 14) Chicago native named archbishop of Milwaukee.

(NOV. 13) "Common Ground" project started by Cardinal Bernardin just before his death is moving from New York to Chicago's Catholic Theological Union.

(NOV. 13) Loyola University student recants dorm sexual assault allegations.

(NOV. 13) Catholics, Muslims "debate" at event in Milwaukee.

(NOV. 13) Students at Johnsburg Catholic school get a charge out of science lesson.

(NOV. 13) Loyola University student reportedly sexually assaulted in dorm.

(NOV. 13) Archdiocesan officials "lash out" at critics of controversial anti-poverty program.

(NOV. 13) A snapshot of Chicago Jesuit Academy, and its relationship to a troubled bank.

(NOV. 13) Among the finalists for Honolulu police chief job: a DePaul alum.

(NOV. 13) Joliet Diocese, Catholic Conference of Illinois offer "end of times" resources.

(NOV. 13) Congregation in southern Wisconsin embraces "Anglican traditions, Catholic values."

(NOV. 12) Nun who graduated from Loyola University Chicago long ago dies at age 84.

(NOV. 12) Family of former DePaul student killed in unsolved hit-and-run appeals to public for help in catching driver.

(NOV. 12) Nun tortured in Guatemala to speak in Evanston for Human Rights Day.

(NOV. 12) More on body recovered on shoreline rocks at Loyola University campus.

(NOV. 11) Body discovered on Loyola University's Rogers Park campus, on shoreline.

(NOV. 11) The Catholic-oriented 8th Day Center for Justice among the groups to sign letter urging Congress to support gay rights legislation.

(NOV. 11) Cardinal George part of college lecture series.

(NOV. 11) American bishops emerge as "formidable force in the health care overhaul fight."

(NOV. 11) It's "all in the family" at Joliet Catholic for football-playing brothers.

(NOV. 11) Notre Dame grad gets Bernardin award for "her role in supporting and empowering farmworkers."

(NOV. 11) With Catholic Church actively involved in the abortion aspect of health care reform, some wonder: what's the appropriate role for religious groups?

(NOV. 11) Faith group -- which includes Loyola University Chicago -- presses big companies on commitment to health care reform.

(NOV. 11) Some fear ritual for Latina teens is "losing its religion."

(NOV. 10) Priest's elevation to auxiliary Joliet bishop "bittersweet" for Elmhurst parish.

(NOV. 10) Aurora city council to vote on agreement over Planned Parenthood clinic.

(NOV. 10) Hundreds gather to honor slain DePaul student.

(NOV. 10) Couples in fertility treatment struggle with "science, faith when viable eggs are frozen in lab."

(NOV. 10) Government looking to recruit more military chaplains -- but some Catholics leery of priests serving in such roles.

(NOV. 10) Cardinal George applauds House move on abortion funding, looks ahead to Senate action.

(NOV. 9) Funeral mass to be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church for murdered DePaul University student.

(NOV. 9) Serbian Orthodox parish in northwest Indiana receives $1 million bequest.

(NOV. 9) Hundreds gather to celebrate opening of Catholic middle school in Lake County.

(NOV. 9) Cardinal George reportedly calls Republican leader in Congress "to make sure the GOP didn't play any games" with abortion amendment to health care bill.

(NOV. 9) Actress missed archdiocesan awards ceremony due to swine flu, according to report.

(NOV. 9) Former Loyola University official named CEO of DuSable Museum.

(NOV. 9) Catholic cemetery sets aside section for miscarriages.

(NOV. 9) Alumnus of Bishop Noll in northwest Indiana recovers from ankle injury, hopes to hoop another day at St. Joseph College.

(NOV. 8) Health care reform plan trudges along, with abortion a big backdrop.

(NOV. 8) Brother Rice graduate -- killed in Afghanistan -- laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

(NOV. 8) Chicago bishop helps celebrate anniversary with Ukrainian Catholic church in Pennsylvania coal country.

(NOV. 8) Thefts persist at Loyola University's main chapel in Rogers Park. Among the stolen items: garbage cans, plants, donation boxes and prayer vigil lights.

(NOV. 8) Marian Catholic's band "marching to glory."

(NOV. 7) Hundreds pay respects to Brother Rice alum killed in Afghanistan.

(NOV. 7) Profile on Little Company of Mary Hospital as it grows.

(NOV. 6) Judge throws out lawsuit against Aurora, Planned Parenthood -- but repleading likely.

(NOV. 6) Chicago Jesuit Academy among groups to get federal funding awards.

(NOV. 6) St. Ignatius high school getting new president from California; the priest now in charge to become rector of Loyola University Jesuits.

(NOV. 6) Brother Rice students honor fallen alum.

(NOV. 6) Englewood shelter -- which got its start in former rectory -- a lifeline for needy.

(NOV. 6) With Christmas approaching, nuns and monks make edible gifts, to order.

(NOV. 6) Wayne Messmer playing St. Damien of Molokai, a priest who ministered to lepers, in upcoming performances to benefit charity.

(NOV. 6) Retired Milwaukee Archbishop Weakland may have contradicted himself in deposition over "secret" files.

(NOV. 6) More details emerge in killing of DePaul University student.

(NOV. 5) How churches are handling swine flu threat.

(NOV. 5) Archdiocese of Chicago is embracing new technology to help streamline finances.

(NOV. 5) Nigerian archbishop to deliver keynote at upcoming chastity education event in Oakbrook Terrace.

(NOV. 5) Nun has been principal at Joliet school for 39 years; she's stepping back from job, but not retiring.

(NOV. 5) National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago has exhibit focusing on Day of the Dead.

(NOV. 5) Plans for new Catholic middle school in Lake County to be unveiled Sunday.

(NOV. 5) Lake Forest grandmother runs social service agency dedicated to helping homeless, troubled vets.

(NOV. 5) Catholic Charities arts gala raises $113,000.

(NOV. 5) Cardinal George to speak at Catholic University forum on "faith in a secular age."

(NOV. 5) Judge issues temporary restraining order over parental notification law.

(NOV. 5) Profile on long-time lay minister, with Chicago ties, at out-of-state parish.

(NOV. 5) Troubled bank helped fund West Side Jesuit high school.

(NOV. 5) Two reputed gang members charged with murder of DePaul University student.

(NOV. 4) After years in limbo, Illinois now allowed to enforce parental notification law.

(NOV. 4) Judge says hearings on predator-priest McCormack should be open to public.

(NOV. 4) Two being questioned in murder of DePaul University student.

(NOV. 4) Chicago bishops to hold mass for priests who died within past year.

(NOV. 4) Reflections on "burying the dead" in Catholic cemeteries.

(NOV. 4) Outcry over delay in implementing parental notification abortion law.

(NOV. 4) Nuns help immigrants learn English at Aurora center, a converted convent.

(NOV. 3) Implementation of parental notification abortion law delayed for at least a day.

(NOV. 3) More tragedy at DePaul: young woman with ties to North Side Catholic college killed by hit-and-run driver.

(NOV. 3) Community mourns murdered DePaul University student.

(NOV. 3) New Catholic middle school to open in Lake County.

(NOV. 3) Former Chicago auxiliary bishop, now based in Tucson, said being head of a border diocese is "powerful learning experience."

(NOV. 3) Funeral at parish in St. Charles for former "teacher of the year" who died of cancer.

(NOV. 3) Nation's only "professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance" is affiliated with Loyola University.

(NOV. 2) U.S. bishops conference, headed by Cardinal George, "mobilizing" parishes to oppose health care reform until abortion funding stripped away.

(NOV. 2) Centenarians at Resurrection Health Care profiled.

(NOV. 2) Third Loyola University student to die in month; all unrelated causes.

(NOV. 2) Fundraising at St. Cajetan on South Side pays off in computers.

(NOV. 2) Nun from far south suburbs returns -- as principal at Joliet school.

(NOV. 2) "Standout" DePaul University student gunned down at party; classmate wounded.

(NOV. 2) Founder of Catholic World News to speak in Chicago about new book, "The Faithful Departed & the Collapse of Boston's Catholic Culture."

(NOV. 2) Illinois' parental notification law for minors seeking abortions goes into effect this week.

(NOV. 2) Chicago native whose priest-uncle helped him fulfill dream of joining FBI years ago named to high-level post with agency.

(NOV. 2) Former rectory at St. Paul Parish in Sandwich damaged in blaze.

(NOV. 1) Day of the Dead celebrated in Pilsen with run, remembrances.

(NOV. 1) Former Benedictine nun running for Illinois House against political heavy, who recently was honored by Cardinal George.

(OCT. 31) Arm of troubled bank helped finance Chicago Jesuit schools.

(OCT. 31) DePaul in "dust-up" with female professors over tenure.

(OCT. 31) Sikh becomes missionary priest; studies at St. Xavier University in Chicago.

(OCT. 31) All parishes urged to warn flock about health care reform proposals.

(OCT. 30) Carmelite priest with Chicago ties recognized by Los Angeles mayor for his inner-city work.

(OCT. 30) Loyola ranks well on "Beyond Grey Pinstripes" rating system, which reviews business schools "on how they integrate social issues" into MBA curriculums.

(OCT. 30) Actor George Wendt participates in fundraiser for old grade school, Christ the King, in Beverly.

(OCT. 30) Brother Rice alum killed in Afghanistan.

(OCT. 30) Archdiocesan seminary in Mundelein may sell part of its undeveloped property that spills into adjacent suburb.

(OCT. 30) DePaul University comes in last in national survey ranking colleges on "sexual health information and resources."

(OCT. 30) St. Rita high school featured in TV segment about football player head injuries.

(OCT. 29) Chicago's "Holy Goalie" to skate with St. Norbert hockey squad.

(OCT. 29) Diocese of Rockford participates in "respect life" convention in St. Louis. Among the workshops: "taking action" against Planned Parenthood.

(OCT. 29) Parochial school kids raise money -- for their teachers.

(OCT. 29) St. Mary's hospital in Northwest Indiana launches expansion project.

(OCT. 29) Marian Catholic band marching toward more accolades.

(OCT. 29) Irish Catholic in Chicago. A father pens a letter to his children about his early years.

(OCT. 29) Misericordia draws 10,000 people, raises $1 million at event.

(OCT. 29) Ex-communicated priest to speak on female ordination, visit Chicago.

(OCT. 29) Cardinal George tells WSJ that "every healthcare bill coming out of congressional committees so far has allowed taxpayer funding for abortion."

(OCT. 29) Archdiocese of Chicago objects to new measure that would beef up cemetery regulations. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down to read item.)

(OCT. 29) Profile on deaf seminarian in Milwaukee Archdiocese.

(OCT. 28) Over objections of abortion opponents, Planned Parenthood allowed to expand parking lot in Aurora to create bigger security buffer.

(OCT. 28) Cardinal George to appear on show to discuss "new atheism" and the importance of creating a "new culture" to combat secularism.

(OCT. 28) Iraqi student settling in to life at Dominican University in River Forest.

(OCT. 28) Chicago's 8th Day Center for Justice participates in environmental protest.

(OCT. 28) Fundraiser planned for New Lenox woman who is active in Catholic community in far south suburbs, and has been diagnosed with cancer.

(OCT. 27) St. Viator student overcomes bone cancer, becomes clutch member of championship golf team.

(OCT. 27) Former archdiocesan building -- closed in 1994 -- resurrected as cutting-edge high school.

(OCT. 27) More on controversial Chicago-area nun who reportedly volunteers as an "escort" for women getting abortions.

(OCT. 27) Football a family business for one Providence Catholic clan.

(OCT. 27) Loyola law students help wrongly imprisoned, now-freed man acclimate to life on the outside, and technology.

(OCT. 27) New Milwaukee archbishop could be named soon; several with Chicago connections may be in the mix.

(OCT. 27) Iranian cleric, critic of theocracy to speak at DePaul University.

(OCT. 27) Accused priest from Holy Angels formally defrocked.

(OCT. 26) Profile on hospital chaplains. Says one: "Everyone who comes here is dealing with fear and with the unknown, and with us, they can express those emotions."

(OCT. 26) Ruling expected soon in lawsuit over Planned Parenthood's Aurora clinic.

(OCT. 26) Cardinal George touches on a new saint, Father Damien of Molokai.

(OCT. 26) Profile on Mother McCauley's hugely successful volleyball program.

(OCT. 26) Archdiocese of Chicago embarks on capital needs assessment for schools, parishes.

(OCT. 26) Catholic "Festival of Faith" ended up attracting around 7,000.

(OCT. 26) Protestant theologian from Chicago says Vatican's Anglican move is "bypassing forty years of Anglican-Roman Catholic conversations-cum-negotiations and blindsiding Archbishop Rowan Williams."

(OCT. 26) Chicago ground zero in "spiritual media warfare"?

(OCT. 26) Mini-profile on Loyola's Father Garanzini: he's a fan of "Six Feet Under." (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(OCT. 25) Church songs part of life's soundtrack for new music director at Pleasant Prairie parish.

(OCT. 25) Abortion debates needs more "civility."

(OCT. 25) Mount Carmel alum who joined Marines after 9/11 has own way to honor fallen comrades.

(OCT. 25) With swine flu spreading, some churches opt out of sharing the communion cup.

(OCT. 25) Loyola University alum named "teacher of the year."

(OCT. 24) DePaul hall-of-fame "hoops legend" dies.

(OCT. 24) Ukrainian Orthodox patriarch visits western suburbs.

(OCT. 24) Painting exhibit at Governors State explores artist's Catholic faith.

(OCT. 24) Mourners remembering Loyola University student killed in freak accident.

(OCT. 24) Marmion Abbey founder turns 100, making him oldest abbot in country. "The will of God gives joy to the heart," he says.

(OCT. 24) Convent at St. Mary's College going green. Are wind turbines and solar cells next?

(OCT. 23) Patrick Kennedy rips Church over health care reform stance.

(OCT. 23) More thoughts on priest who reportedly killed self at South Side parish.

(OCT. 23) Cardinal George names New York archbishop "moderator of Jewish affairs" for the U.S. bishops conference.

(OCT. 23) Is Chicago-area nun serving as escort for patients at abortion clinic?

(OCT. 23) St. Joseph College, small Catholic liberal arts school in northern Indiana, gets $10 million gift.

(OCT. 23) Stickney pastor entered priesthood after wife died. They had four kids together. Being a priest "has fulfilled my life."

(OCT. 23) Loyola University student killed in bicycle accident.

(OCT. 22) Priest who used to serve in Rockford Diocese arrested in Michigan for allegedly touching a man "inappropriately" at Meijer store.

(OCT. 22) Planned Parenthood parking plan to be addressed by Aurora city council.

(OCT. 22) Might Vatican's Anglican move liberalize church on priest celibacy?

(OCT. 22) Former beauty queen working with "Respect for Life" office at Archdiocese of Chicago.

(OCT. 22) Catholic schools teaching kids about black heroes of World War II.

(OCT. 22) Remembering a nun who used to teach at Loyola University: "Her intellect, memory and grasp of even the most mind-bending philosophical proofs were nothing short of astonishing."

(OCT. 22) TV news report raises new questions about death of South Side pastor, who reportedly killed self.

(OCT. 21) Mike Ditka headlining fundraiser for St. Martin De Porres High School in Waukegan. Says Da Coach: "I believe in the mission of the school."

(OCT. 21) Local columnist asks: could Vatican-Anglican changes "open a door for more married priests in the Catholic Church?"

(OCT. 21) Hoffman Estates Catholic school trying to get around sprinkler requirement, which would cost around $500,000.

(OCT. 21) Visiting nuns tour Lemont's Mount Assisi Academy. What did they think? "Beneducate."

(OCT. 21) Church collection to focus on "struggling families in the midst of the national economic crisis."

(OCT. 21) Cardinal Newman Society claims Loyola U, nine other Catholic colleges offer credit for internships with groups that are pro-choice.

(OCT. 21) "Challenging" times for many young Catholics in the Chicago area.

(OCT. 21) Chicago billboard that promotes atheism isn't causing much of a stir.

(OCT. 21) Do for-profit hospitals provide more charity care than non-profits? A big issue for Catholic medical centers. (Note: registration might be required to view this video story.)

(OCT. 21) Mormon missionaries target Hispanics, Catholics in Chicago.

(OCT. 21) Another abuse lawsuit filed against out-of-state Christian Brother, who now is believed to be living near De La Salle Institute on South Side.

(OCT. 21) Ministering to those with special needs. The Archdiocese of Chicago has a model program, according to report.

(OCT. 21) Vatican changes could allow entire Anglican congregations to join Catholic Church.

(OCT. 20) Cardinal George on Vatican-Anglican changes: the U.S. Church will continue to work with Episcopalians toward Christian unity.

(OCT. 20) Vatican making it easier for Anglicans to convert to Catholicism.

(OCT. 20) Book chronicling history of St. Catherine Hospital is released.

(OCT. 20) Some residents leery as Planned Parenthood considers moving facility from Gary to Griffith, Ind.

(OCT. 20) Chicago Tonight highlights Misericordia, long-time administrator Sister Rosemary Connelly. (Note: after visiting link, readers may have to scroll down to see story.)

(OCT. 20) Daughters of St. Paul sister with Chicago ties now in Russia helping to "rebuild the Church" there.

(OCT. 20) St. Martin de Porres High School in Waukegan celebrates fifth anniversary.

(OCT. 19) Chicago bishop visits Medjugorje, celebrates mass.

(OCT. 19) "Christ on the Cross" -- 17th century painting -- on loan from Art Institute of Chicago to European exhibit.

(OCT. 19) Attorneys for pedophile-priest McCormack move to keep court proceedings closed to public.

(OCT. 19) Swine flu not impacting masses in Fox Valley too bad -- at least as of yet.

(OCT. 19) President Obama sending delegation in honor of the just-canonized Father Damien.

(OCT. 19) Profile on Crate & Barrel CEO, a Little Village native who once taught at Mater Christi Catholic School. (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(OCT. 18) Queen of Peace High School in Burbank introduces video-conferencing to help students learn Mandarin.

(OCT. 18) Retired Chicago firefighter pushing for museum dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels and the deadly fire there.

(OCT. 18) Churches, synagogues, mosques take care in regards to swine flu.

(OCT. 18) Following big donation to Loyola, attorney Phil Corboy and wife Mary Dempsey, Chicago's library commissioner, give big to DePaul.

(OCT. 18) Notre Dame's controversial president, Jenkins, re-appointed to another term.

(OCT. 17) Ald. Ed Burke is listed as sponsoring former FBI official Kathleen McChesney for clout job; she and Burke's wife both worked on clergy sex abuse efforts.

(OCT. 17) Planned Parenthood gets approval for more parking spaces at clinic in Aurora, citing security; anti-abortion activists object.

(OCT. 17) Seminarian with Chicago ties following a different pope -- who lives in . . . Kansas?

(OCT. 17) Catholics stepping up to help pay off school debt for priests, nuns.

(OCT. 16) Wisconsin diocese suspends priest accused of fathering a child in Illinois, profiled in scathing New York Times article.

(OCT. 16) St. Alexius hospital hopes to launch multi-million-dollar expansion in spring.

(OCT. 16) St. Xavier students get a lesson in "CSI" work.

(OCT. 16) An Illinois priest, his one-time mistress and their cancer-ridden son.

(OCT. 16) Based in Chicago, daily Lithuanian Catholic newspaper turning 100 years old.

(OCT. 16) Gary, Ind., bishop to deacons: you "bring an enormous vitality to the parishes and institutions in which you serve."

(OCT. 16) Catholic Festival of Faith kicking off.

(OCT. 16) University of Notre Dame helps students attend gay rights event.

(OCT. 16) Rockford Diocese provides advice on swine flu and liturgy.

(OCT. 15) Therapy sessions planned by archdiocese for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

(OCT. 15) Campus minister at University of Arkansas is Dominican University alum.

(OCT. 15) Boxer who helped organize tournaments to raise money to rebuild Holy Angels Church dies.

(OCT. 15) Lewis students rally for restoration of grants.

(OCT. 15) Former dean of Loyola University dental school dies.

(OCT. 14) Cardinal George on health care reform: "The bishops have two goals: Everybody should be taken care of, and nobody should be deliberately killed."

(OCT. 14) Bishop battle brewing on other side of Lake Michigan.

(OCT. 14) Fire damages rectory in Sandwich; church sustains some smoke damage.

(OCT. 14) Driscoll alumni pushing for permanent exhibit "in Addison village hall dedicated to the school's history."

(OCT. 14) Illinois Supreme Court declines to take up case involving Burbank priest who sued accusers.

(OCT. 14) Gov. Quinn appoints former Loyola professor to African trade post.

(OCT. 14) Little-known Democrat who is running against Hynes, Quinn for governor attended Notre Dame, DePaul.

(OCT. 14) Tiny St. Ben's high school on North Side finding success in athletics.

(OCT. 13) Cardinal George congratulates Obama on Nobel Prize, which was "given because . . . he has already changed the international conversation."

(OCT. 13) Long-time "chastity education activist" honored, interviewed.

(OCT. 13) New chapel, shrine dedicated at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines area.

(OCT. 13) The Catholic Festival of Faith fast approaching; being held in Rosemont this week.

(OCT. 13) Cardinal George gives interview to New World over his new book.

(OCT. 13) Seminar on "church security" planned in Northwest Indiana.

(OCT. 13) Former "abortion addict" -- with 15 pregnancies terminated -- pens memoir.

(OCT. 13) St. Xavier University institutes textbook rental program.

(OCT. 13) Chicago nun profiled in "Who's Who" for "demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in education."

(OCT. 13) On Mercy Hospital development: The "Sisters of Mercy have clout. Not only with the man upstairs, but with the man on the fifth floor at City Hall -- Mayor Daley."

(OCT. 13) Christ the King -- new Jesuit high school on West Side -- among the religious institutions receiving state grants.

(OCT. 13) Father Pfleger to owner of the Felony Franks hotdog stand, which employs ex-cons: "You are a pimp."

(OCT. 12) Priest serving near Midway Airport dies of "self-inflicted injuries." Polish-raised cleric was 44.

(OCT. 12) Archdiocese reacts to City Council move on restricting abortion protests.

(OCT. 11) Mass is suspended, go in peace. Staffing troubles in north-central Illinois parishes lead to mass cancellations.

(OCT. 11) St. Viator high school student -- who collects eye glasses for the needy in developing countries -- recognized by Nordstrom's.

(OCT. 10) More from George book: sex abuse scandal is horrible tragedy, "but it is also an occasion to unleash the anti-Catholicism that has never been far beneath the surface of U.S. history."

(OCT. 10) Bernardin to George, according to new book: "Well, you know, Francis, Chicago is sometimes ungovernable."

(OCT. 10) Mayor will sign abortion "bubble" ordinance. A practicing Catholic, Daley says, "Religion does not play a part when I made a decision on behalf of the people of Chicago."

(OCT. 9) An American pastor serving in Peru to speak in Elgin. He has 30,000 parishioners, and "has been robbed at gunpoint, stabbed, and targeted for execution by Shining Path terrorists."

(OCT. 9) Group challenges Wheaton government over tradition of inviting religious leaders to conduct invocation at city council meetings.

(OCT. 9) Little Company of Mary Hospital planning huge capital project at Evergreen Park complex.

(OCT. 9) Volleyball teammates, Mount Assisi grads have been together for nearly a decade.

(OCT. 9) Queen of Angels bids farewell to "longtime employee, parishioner, and friend."

(OCT. 9) Conservative Chicago columnist Dennis Byrne getting award from group affiliated with Catholic Charities for his columns on abortion.

(OCT. 9) Providence's Houlihan brothers like to "grill" one another on gridiron.

(OCT. 9) Father Pfleger hopeful about violence prevention efforts, to right American flag.

(OCT. 9) Cardinal George's new book coming out soon.

(OCT. 9) Swine flu means fewer people taking wine at Eucharist; fears forcing other changes at services.

(OCT. 9) Cardinal George's "plan to evangelize America." By the way, liberal Catholics are "chaplains of the status quo;" conservatives are in a sectarian dead-end.

(OCT. 8) Delegation from northwest suburbs attending canonization ceremony at Vatican.

(OCT. 8) Catholic Festival of Faith is being held later this month in Rosemont.

(OCT. 8) Tinley Park pastor uses garden to help feed the needy, inspire parishioners.

(OCT. 8) Cardinal George urges faithful to shed labels of "liberal" and "conservative" when it comes to Catholic Church and embrace "simply Catholicism."

(OCT. 8) Hospitals and ethics panels, which are "called in to help people make the choices of a lifetime."

(OCT. 7) Letter from archdiocese to Chicago aldermen over abortion protests; church in agreement with ACLU on issue. (Note: after visiting link, you might have to scroll down to view item.)

(OCT. 7) Aldermen approve buffer zone for anti-abortion demonstrators. Activists plan to appeal to mayor: "He's a good Catholic boy . . . He knows what abortion is."

(OCT. 7) Old fire truck -- a gift decades ago from Cardinal Mundelein to the northern suburban bearing his name -- restored and to be on display at seminary.

(OCT. 7) Richard Roeper on "Our Lady of the Underpass" -- still a draw for faithful.

(OCT. 7) Cardinal George talks about the rise of "atheist clubs" in schools. "Kids I would have confirmed in the eighth grade, by the time they're sophomores in high school say they’re atheists."

(OCT. 7) City Council takes up implementation of "bubble zone" for anti-abortion demonstrators.

(OCT. 7) "Sexually violent" priest moves in to Forest Park.

(OCT. 7) More on U.S. Catholic bishops offering "olive branch" to Jewish leaders.

(OCT. 6) Accused priest, cited in lawsuit, gave retreats in Chicago area back in '70s, according to report, which also indicated then-Cardinal Cody was leery of him.

(OCT. 6) Cardinal George, other bishops issue statement on Catholic-Jewish relations.

(OCT. 6) Churches and bars -- do they compete or complement each other in Northwest Indiana?

(OCT. 6) Profile of men's group at St. Giles in Oak Park.

(OCT. 6) Romanian Byzantine bishop, an Aurora native known as great story-teller, dies.

(OCT. 6) More on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to take up the "Choose Life" license plate debate.

(OCT. 6) DePaul sponsors speech by visiting Somali president.

(OCT. 6) Parochial school students in Algonquin learn lesson about patriotism from vet.

(OCT. 5) Old water cistern new "centerpiece" of Dominican University's "green initiative."

(OCT. 5) U.S. Supreme Court takes pass on "Choose Life" license plate case from Illinois.

(OCT. 5) Joliet Diocese priest on declining vocations: "There's no question about it, with fewer priests, we've got to do better working as one."

(OCT. 5) While other parochial schools close, Northwest Indiana parochial school adds eighth grade class.

(OCT. 5) Monsignor at Oak Lawn's St. Linus dies.

(OCT. 5) Anti-abortion demonstrators rally in McHenry County.

(OCT. 5) Pets blessed in recognition of Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

(OCT. 4) Profile on activist-priest from Chicago; once a fiery champion of workers' rights, now in quiet contemplation in rural Mississippi priory.

(OCT. 4) Former administrator at Wheaton's St. Francis, Chicago's Mount Carmel scores athletic director job at New England school.

(OCT. 4) Long road to recovery for Father Greeley following accident.

(OCT. 4) From the stage to the aisle; two comedians marry after proposal at Chicago's St. Matthias Church.

(OCT. 3) Thief strikes Palos Heights Catholic school.

(OCT. 3) On ecumenical celebration in Chicago: "Much work needs to be done for the meaning of a historic ecumenical agreement to take root among Catholic and Protestant believers."

(OCT. 3) Catholic high school in Missouri named for America's first black priest, who ministered in Chicago.

(OCT. 3) Antiochian Orthodox Church becoming a popular faith for Protestants.

(OCT. 3) Religious from Chicago area helped plant seeds of Catholic schooling in Deep South.

(OCT. 2) LA Times reviews "The Providence Effect" about Chicago's Providence-St. Mel.

(OCT. 2) Archdiocese of Chicago launches website dealing with the swine flu threat.

(OCT. 2) Protestant-Catholic pact -- being celebrated in Chicago -- "a work in progress."

(OCT. 1) New pastor named at Orland Park parish.

(OCT. 1) Inter-generational aspects of upcoming Catholic festival.

(OCT. 1) Young adult conference among the offerings at upcoming Catholic Festival of Faith in Rosemont.

(OCT. 1) Veteran Northwest Side priest, originally from Cicero, dies.

(OCT. 1) Former church official "lauds" memoir by retired Milwaukee archbishop, Weakland, "excuses homosexual encounter."

(OCT. 1) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led by Cardinal George, to meet next month.

(OCT. 1) New Somali president to visit DePaul University.

(OCT. 1) Profile on former St. Rita football star now playing in Big Ten.

(OCT. 1) Suburban homeless shelters "bracing for tough season."

(OCT. 1) Chicago aldermen back measure that would create more restrictions on anti-abortion protests.

(OCT. 1) Two nuns originally from Chicago are killed in Florida car accident.

(OCT. 1) Washington University apologizes to nearby Jesuit college for suggesting it offer abortion training in medical program.

(OCT. 1) Carmel High School kids hear "compelling" lesson on chastity.

(OCT. 1) Long-time volunteer at St. Pat's high school recognized.

(SEPT. 30) Holy Trinity high in Chicago celebrates milestone -- and Latino heritage.

(SEPT. 30) Security tightened at Naperville cemetery after vandalism to saint statue.

(SEPT. 30) Organized religion was hurting even before recession; after recovery, religious life "won't be the same."

(SEPT. 30) Wonder Lake parish dedicates saintly statues to cops, firefighters.

(SEPT. 30) Loyola University Chicago deemed not Catholic enough by Cardinal Newman Society.

(SEPT. 30) Eighth-grader at St. Thomas More in Elgin "a top finisher" in state's History Fair.

(SEPT. 30) Loyola alum raises $30,000 -- to become a nun.

(SEPT. 30) Descendant of nation's first black priest has own South Side ministry.

(SEPT. 30) Researcher-priest finds 414 men who left Catholic priesthood in U.S. for ministry in mainline Protestant denominations. Celibacy among reasons for departure.

(SEPT. 30) Service tomorrow at Old St. Pat's to recognize 10th anniversary of Catholic-Protestant agreement.

(SEPT. 29) Vatican asks U.S. bishops to help cover cost of nun investigation.

(SEPT. 29) St. Xavier University focuses on emergency preparedness.

(SEPT. 29) St. Charles man -- who saw to it that his family's historic church in Romania was rebuilt -- dies.

(SEPT. 29) The debate "over health care in Congress is becoming a battlefield in the fight over abortion."

(SEPT. 29) More on Catholic-Protestant gathering in Chicago to mark 10th anniversary of "joint agreement."

(SEPT. 29) St. Bernadette statue vandalized -- again -- at Naperville church.

(SEPT. 29) Those trying to unionize Resurrection Health Care vow: "We are not giving up."

(SEPT. 29) The Notre Dame-Obama controversy lingers. Court cases continue for arrested demonstrators.

(SEPT. 28) Archdiocesan official: more black Catholics are needed in leadership roles.

(SEPT. 28) Cardinal George touches on worker rights, unions in weekly column.

(SEPT. 28) A "post-abortion reconciliation ministry" in Archdiocese of Milwaukee marks 25th year.

(SEPT. 27) New book from Mundelein seminary offers first-hand glimpse of priesthood.

(SEPT. 27) Thirty-year anniversary of Pope John Paul II's visit to Chicago.

(SEPT. 27) Families of young murder victims gather at South Side parish for ceremony.

(SEPT. 27) Notre Dame's president addresses Obama controversy "head on" at talk to City Club. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down to see item.) [More]

(SEPT. 27) Mount Carmel mom arrested, accused of impersonating a cop and threatening son's classmate.

(SEPT. 27) Father Barron on his modern mission: "Why not get the church's viewpoint out there and see what happens?"

(SEPT. 26) Nuns oppose construction of ethanol plant at Northwest Indiana site.

(SEPT. 26) Profile on Loyola University grad, who once taught at St. Ignatius high school and now is a well-known peace activist.

(SEPT. 26) Evangelical Catholic bishop from Chicago makes appearance in new Michael Moore film.

(SEPT. 26) Former Wisconsin friar, now teaching in Hawaii, raising concerns because of old sexual misconduct allegation.

(SEPT. 26) Cardinal George in Canada: "Christ never comes to us alone; we never return to him alone."

(SEPT. 25) More Americans claim no religious affiliation, according to survey.

(SEPT. 25) Labor group organizes 36-hour vigil at Resurrection Medical Center over Catholic hospital's handling of unionizing efforts.

(SEPT. 25) Lake Zurich Catholic school fields first-ever football squad, and cheerleaders.

(SEPT. 25) Hearing on McCormack case pushed back until next month. The predator-priest will remain in custody in meantime.

(SEPT. 25) KC school modeled after Chicago's Cristo Rey finds backers in Jewish community.

(SEPT. 25) Loyola University security arrest suspect who allegedly was robbing student.

(SEPT. 25) Film on Providence-St. Mel's a "puff piece that trumpets the success of a Chicago K-12 school that turned independent thirty years ago."

(SEPT. 25) Faced with swine flu fears, Loyola University sets aside "five apartments on both its Water Tower and Lakeshore campuses for patients who cannot go home."

(SEPT. 25) Court ruling considered a big blow to those suing over clergy sex abuse.

(SEPT. 25) Illinois Supreme Court takes on case involving a will that cuts off inheritance to grandchildren marrying outside family's faith.

(SEPT. 25) Demonstration focuses on prison release of pedophile priest.

(SEPT. 25) University of Notre Dame theologian to speak at St. Xavier on South Side.

(SEPT. 24) Abuser priest Lenczycki leaves state custody, will continue treatment as outpatient.

(SEPT. 24) Downstate Planned Parenthood to start offering "abortion-inducing" drugs at clinic, which is near Catholic Charities facility.

(SEPT. 24) Nun -- a school bus driver for Resurrection High School on Northwest Side -- hikes to raise awareness for lung health.

(SEPT. 24) Financial expert shares knowledge with kids at Catholic schools, including Cristo Rey.

(SEPT. 24) Another merger planned for Kenosha-area Catholic elementary schools.

(SEPT. 24) Oprah audio engineer was "radio pioneer" at St. Xavier University.

(SEPT. 24) Union holding rally to urge Resurrection Health Care to stop "anti-union campaign."

(SEPT. 23) More on Father McCormack, the pedophile-priest whose prison sentence is almost up -- and who prosecutors want to keep locked up.

(SEPT. 23) Another sex abuse lawsuit filed against Christian Brother reportedly living in Chicago.

(SEPT. 23) Family with Chicago connection reunited with long-lost bible.

(SEPT. 23) "What's the difference between a 'practicing' Catholic and a 'devout' Catholic? Do journalists simply know one when they see one?"

(SEPT. 23) More on Protestant-Catholic gathering, joint declaration. "This is an historic moment on the journey toward Christian unity," says a priest.

(SEPT. 23) Catholics, Lutherans and Methodists gathering at Old St. Pat's next week to mark the 10th anniversary of "a joint declaration on the theological doctrine of justification."

(SEPT. 23) Notre Dame and an "ACE" of a program to strengthen Catholic schools.

(SEPT. 23) Filmmaker Michael Moore talks about his Catholic upbringing, economics. "Not only is capitalism anti-American and anti-Jesus, it doesn't work."

(SEPT. 23) DePaul University ranked in top 10 for "entrepreneurship education."

(SEPT. 23) Catholic Charities USA celebrates 100 years, holds conference. Executive director in Joliet Diocese to be part of panel discussion at event.

(SEPT. 23) Polish court orders Catholic magazine to pay fine and apologize for likening a woman wanting an abortion to a killer.

(SEPT. 23) Illinois Supreme Court taking up case today that could have big implications for Catholic hospitals across state.

(SEPT. 23) "Monsignor Jack," who served Northwest Indiana faithful, dies. Leaves behind a brother, who also is a monsignor.

(SEPT. 23) Marian Central Catholic hits 50-year milestone. Times have changed, "but the mission is the same."

(SEPT. 23) Cops arrest woman for praying on lawn of sick person in northwest suburbs.

(SEPT. 23) Prosecutors, AG's office seek to keep pedophile-priest McCormack in prison under the Sexually Violent Persons Act.

(SEPT. 23) Holy Trinity High School turning 100 -- still serving inner-city kids, even as demographics have changed.

(SEPT. 23) Judge strikes compromise in case of Burr Oak, which was overseen by Catholic Cemeteries chief after alleged grave scam was unearthed.

(SEPT. 22) Seminar dealing with church security issues.

(SEPT. 22) New federal law proposed in wake of Burr Oak scandal; unclear if, how this would impact Catholic Cemeteries.

(SEPT. 22) Several local colleges -- including St. Xavier -- tracking Chicago's monk parakeets.

(SEPT. 22) Another teen murdered on South Side; pastor of St. Sabina offers reward for information leading to arrest of killer.

(SEPT. 22) Does U.S. bishops conference, headed by Cardinal George, differ from Vatican on "understanding proselytism"?

(SEPT. 22) More on Cardinal George's Yakima remarks, on immigration, clergy sex abuse.

(SEPT. 21) Oprah's book choice written by Jesuit.

(SEPT. 21) Court case involving Catholic hospital, charity care could have implications for religious hospitals across state.

(SEPT. 21) Rockford Bishop Doran to speak at Catholic Citizens of Illinois event.

(SEPT. 21) Cardinal George returns to old diocese of Yakima, touches on immigration. "If you have neighbors and family members who have been subjected to society financially, socially and religiously for decades, they should be able to live here with security."

(SEPT. 21) Nun who once served in Chicago dies.

(SEPT. 20) PADS in McHenry County gearing up to help homeless as cooler weather approaches. St. Joseph's Church among those to participate.

(SEPT. 20) Three students at Addison parochial school turn science experiment into lesson on recycling, environment.

(SEPT. 20) Rogers Park family of 10 "surviving on faith."

(SEPT. 19) DePaul offering special -- perhaps unique -- program for students with chronic illnesses.

(SEPT. 19) Archdiocese of Chicago planning another men's conference.

(SEPT. 19) Editor behind Time magazine's "Is God Dead?" issue from 1960s has died.

(SEPT. 19) Marquette U creating tuition partnership with Boys & Girls Club. School already has program for disadvantaged youth in Chicago and Milwaukee.

(SEPT. 19) Chicago producer enlists bands to record their take on Catholic hymns. Proceeds go to help victims of clergy abuse.

(SEPT. 19) Chicagoan convicted along with nun, others of trespass at Republican convention in Minnesota.

(SEPT. 18) "What happened to Notre Dame?" New book explains, deals with Obama visit.

(SEPT. 18) New South Side Catholic school principal has quite the commute -- but it's worth it.

(SEPT. 18) St. Edward high school in Elgin posts average ACT score of 23.

(SEPT. 18) Cardinal George returning to old diocese, Yakima, to dedicate new high school science center.

(SEPT. 18) Bishop Gerald Kicanas, a former Chicagoan, is among the clerics reportedly being considered for a top bishop job in Washington state.

(SEPT. 18) Australian nun, author of book on Josephite Sisters, has Chicago ties.

(SEPT. 18) Former priest ordered by judge to remain in jail on sex charges, which stemmed from a Chicago incident.

(SEPT. 17) Loyola University throws its support behind a 2016 Chicago Olympics.

(SEPT. 17) DePaul University Hall of Fame track star from 1948-1950 dies.

(SEPT. 17) Chicagoan on trial with Minnesota nun in trespassing case involving Republican National Convention.

(SEPT. 17) Archdiocese of Chicago to share in federal funds to improve child literacy.

(SEPT. 17) St. John Cantius organist a semifinalist in competition.

(SEPT. 17) Famed chef visits St. Xavier on South Side.

(SEPT. 17) Notre Dame tips caterer $29,000 -- now university is suing to get money back, saying it was accident.

(SEPT. 17) St. Francis of Assisi members wonder about UIC's motives.

(SEPT. 17) Hampshire parochial school celebrating 80th year.

(SEPT. 16) St. Raymond in Mount Prospect among schools in northwest suburbs to receive Blue Ribbon designation.

(SEPT. 16) DePaul University's Doug Bruno named assistant coach of U.S.A. Women's World Championship basketball team.

(SEPT. 16) "Health and hospitality" new model for detox center in San Francisco, as envisioned by Jesuit with Chicago experience.

(SEPT. 16) Funeral for Blago pal Chris Kelly held at Catholic church in Western Springs.

(SEPT. 16) Former convent on the market in Chicago.

(SEPT. 16) West Chicago's Church of the Resurrection -- historic but vacant Episcopal church -- put on landmark watchlist.

(SEPT. 16) Marian Central in Woodstock now debt-free.

(SEPT. 16) Monsignor who once studied in River Forest dies.

(SEPT. 16) "Juno" screenwriter recalls her high school days at Benet Academy in Lisle. "There is nothing scarier than a teenage girl who is really mad."

(SEPT. 16) A rare religious vessel valued at $8,000 stolen from home in far south suburbs.

(SEPT. 16) Libertyville's St. Joseph named National Blue Ribbon School.

(SEPT. 16) Catholic Cemeteries chief to lose control of troubled Burr Oak.

(SEPT. 15) Former British PM Tony Blair opines on the "Catholics Come Home" campaign in Chicago.

(SEPT. 15) Christian Brother accused in new lawsuit of molesting teen on field trip to Chicago 40 years ago.

(SEPT. 15) Resurrection Health Care named one of top systems in country "based on clinical performance."

(SEPT. 15) "Undy" Sunday planned in Joliet diocese, with about "40 parishes and schools collecting underwear, diapers and children's pajamas for donation to people with low incomes." (Note: after visiting link, scroll down for story.)

(SEPT. 15) Merrillville's Andrean high turns 50.

(SEPT. 15) New school planned for St. Charles congregation.

(SEPT. 15) Jesuits consider building massive complex in Pilsen.

(SEPT. 14) The cardinal writes on the plight of the Poles over the years.

(SEPT. 14) Third-grader from St. Mary's in Buffalo Grove part of school supplies drive to help West Side shelter.

(SEPT. 14) Dozens of Catholic schools in city, suburbs get new administrators this year.

(SEPT. 14) Round-up of news from archdiocesan schools.

(SEPT. 14) Seminary program for Poles moves to Holy Name convent, sharing space with similar program for Latin Americans.

(SEPT. 14) Archdiocese announces new "immigrant-to-immigrant ministry" focusing on Latinos, partnering with Mexican consulate.

(SEPT. 14) Giant Virgin Mary statue coming to the University of Illinois at Chicago.

(SEPT. 14) Loyola's law school to be named after personal injury attorney, donor Corboy.

(SEPT. 14) More on St. Boniface, and deal that could save historic church.

(SEPT. 14) Catholic outfit has questions about proposed garbage-to-ethanol plant near its property in Crown Point.

(SEPT. 13) Forget about St. Patrick's Day. Northwest suburban parish hosts Irish fest now.

(SEPT. 13) Special mass being held in Barrington for those who have lost loved ones. "Participating in a memorial service is an important part of the grieving process."

(SEPT. 13) DePaul University dormitory supervisor talks relationships to new students. "I'm no love doctor."

(SEPT. 12) Mount Carmel's long-time football coach back following suspension.

(SEPT. 12) St. Josaphat on North Side participating in environmental monitoring.

(SEPT. 12) Debt impacting religious vocations. One nun-in-training "must raise $94,000 in order to take a vow of poverty."

(SEPT. 11) Pilgrimages focusing on "racial justice" planned by Archdiocese of Chicago.

(SEPT. 11) Architecture critic takes a look at the Jesuits' Christ the King campus in Austin.

(SEPT. 11) Historic Missouri church had help from 19th century Chicago craftsmen -- in stained glass.

(SEPT. 11) One-time Loyola University administrator a finalist for top job at Canisius College.

(SEPT. 11) Streamwood resident dies in balcony fall at Catholic college in St. Louis.

(SEPT. 11) Sex abuse by clergy more common than thought, according to study, and is a problem in variety of denominations.

(SEPT. 11) Alleged killer of Lombard man -- active in church choir and Knights of Columbus -- found insane.

(SEPT. 10) DePaul opening hospitality leadership school.

(SEPT. 10) St. Francis girls volleyball coach "first coach in Illinois history with 1,000 wins in one sport at the same school."

(SEPT. 10) Student who transferred from St. Laurence to Brother Rice barred from athletics following squabble.

(SEPT. 10) Former Marist, St. Bede student found dead in his college dorm in Alabama.

(SEPT. 10) Judge won't recuse herself in case of protestors arrested during Obama's Notre Dame visit.

(SEPT. 10) Leaders of several local Catholic colleges make the Crain's "Who's Who" list. (Note: registration might be required to view.)

(SEPT. 10) Former Milwaukee archbishop Weakland's new book an "unflinching memoir" that deals with sexuality as much as spirituality.

(SEPT. 10) St. Josaphat in Lincoln Park to get pollution monitor as part of national environmental study.

(SEPT. 9) Alleged pedophile-priest challenges repressed memory -- which became issue in long-ago Bernardin case.

(SEPT. 9) Archdiocese announces more than $500,000 in grants to combat poverty, violence.

(SEPT. 9) Couples marrying in Rockford diocese must complete a "rigorous marriage preparation program."

(SEPT. 9) Alumnus showed up at Mount Carmel to get transcripts, and ended up getting hired as teacher. He stayed there for 53 years, and just died.

(SEPT. 9) Des Plaines woman sues late priest's estate, claims she was his "wife."

(SEPT. 9) St. Xavier University president appears on "Who's Who" list.

(SEPT. 9) University of Notre Dame poised to float a whopping $150 million in refinancing deal.

(SEPT. 9) Depositions sought for three Illinois clerics in sex abuse case of Christian Brother who once worked at Brother Rice, Leo and St. Laurence.

(SEPT. 8) Catholic hospital in Joliet going to the dogs; therapy dogs roam the halls.

(SEPT. 8) "I grew up in the now lamented ghetto of a Catholic subculture."

(SEPT. 8) Oak Parker Kathy Griffin dishes in new book, on actors and the nuns who, at her grammar school, watched the "mean girls" kick the "crud out of her."

(SEPT. 8) Judge appointed to DePaul University advisory board.

(SEPT. 8) Seventh-grader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview among youngest to win gold medal at Taekwondo Championships.

(SEPT. 7) Aging Illinois-raised priest carries on the cause -- fighting nuclear weapon proliferation.

(SEPT. 7) Joliet diocese sells chunk of land so Romeoville can build new fire station.

(SEPT. 7) Profile on two Chicago-area "church hoppers." One of the women has visited around 90 churches over the past 20 years.

(SEPT. 7) New book about St. Catherine in East Chicago -- and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, which founded the hospital.

(SEPT. 7) Catholicism doesn't have "a lock" on convents and monasteries. Episcopal Church has a religious community in Chicago.

(SEPT. 6) Bill Murray's sister -- a Dominican nun from Wilmette -- now taking the stage.

(SEPT. 6) Comedienne Kathy Griffin writes memoir, talks about growing up in Oak Park, going to Catholic school.

(SEPT. 6) Chicago not only market taking on Catholic TV ads.

(SEPT. 6) "Struggling Catholic schools can get support" from their diocese, but "Lutheran schools are on their own."

(SEPT. 5) Bishops open "new front" in war of words over the future of American medicine. Rockford's Doran says health care should be thought of "as more of a market than a system."

(SEPT. 5) 8th Day Center for Justice celebrating 35 anniversary.

(SEPT. 5) New online resource helps locate food assistance for the needy; Catholic Charities involved in group that developed site.

(SEPT. 5) Interfaith event at Bridgeview mosque brings together large group of Catholics, Muslims.

(SEPT. 5) A "round-up" of recent nun "stories" in the news.

(SEPT. 5) Felony conviction "haunts" grandmother -- a Catholic Charities volunteer.

(SEPT. 5) As many convents dry up, one in Nashville flourishes -- and includes a meal-time reading about Chicago's late Cardinal Stritch.

(SEPT. 4) CPS chief expresses interest in "Jesuit model" for some public schools.

(SEPT. 4) Family of 14 kids to celebrate mass in Roseland for parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

(SEPT. 4) New Orland Park pastor talks about his plans, life as priest.

(SEPT. 4) St. Joseph's Hospital gets new CEO, "one of only four female doctors to serve as a hospital CEO in Chicago and Illinois."

(SEPT. 4) Reliquary stolen from Lisle church.

(SEPT. 4) DePaul University museum offers glimpse inside Iran with new exhibit.

(SEPT. 3) St. Agatha priest lending voice to union plight at Congress Hotel.

(SEPT. 3) Dominican in River Forest offering its first PhD program.

(SEPT. 3) Group started in Chicago by Jesuit priest seen as willing to compromise on abortion to get health care reform.

(SEPT. 3) Opening of Norridge's St. Priscilla school delayed because of fire code issue.

(SEPT. 3) Former Guerin College prep principal named head of Lake Villa's Prince of Peace school.

(SEPT. 2) First Catholic high school in Midwest to offer special education program.

(SEPT. 2) Deaf priests minister to flock.

(SEPT. 2) Religious garb -- such as nun habits -- still banned for teachers in three states. (With comment from Chicagoan.)

(SEPT. 2) More than a dozen archdiocesan schools to participate in new reading program from American Girl founder, who hails from Chicago.

(SEPT. 2) Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan visiting St. Xavier University on South Side.

(SEPT. 2) North Korean oppression, with mention of clerics, including a Chicago-born monsignor, who "paid with their lives."

(SEPT. 2) Loyola U's health system requiring flu shots for employees this year.

(SEPT. 2) Inquiries about Catholic vocations are rising.

(SEPT. 2) DePaul University offering class on . . . Twittering?

(SEPT. 2) "Popular Priest Combats Crisis of Faith -- Digitally!"

(SEPT. 2) Former priest from NW Indiana arrested in Chicago after being found with teen in car.

(SEPT. 2) Two former Chicagoans leading new social justice effort in Portland archdiocese.

(SEPT. 1) Dominican hosts storytelling festival.

(SEPT. 1) Presumed case of swine flu at Loyola U.

(SEPT. 1) Health care scare involving Sisters of St. Francis ends with new contract.

(SEPT. 1) Kenosha-area church turns 150; bishop arrives for celebration in horse-drawn cart.

(SEPT. 1) Priest who built up "vast art collection" at Benedictine University in Lisle dies.

(SEPT. 1) Veteran doctor, Catholic hospital administrator dies.

(SEPT. 1) Providence Catholic in New Lenox celebrates 25 years with Augustinians.

(SEPT. 1) Obama aide David Axelrod returning to town for the release of Father Pfleger documentary -- which Axelrod conceived.

(AUG. 31) Both sides in abortion debate putting down stakes in Aurora.

(AUG. 31) Chicago's Thomas More Society files court brief in defense of "traditional marriage."

(AUG. 31) Writer recalls the "miracle" that was Providence-St. Mel's high school.

(AUG. 31) Cardinal celebrates mass at St. John Brebeuf; then couples married for 50 years renew vows.

(AUG. 31) Nuns from Notre Dame High School for Girls ponder what's next.

(AUG. 31) Former secretary for Manhattan Project, became social justice activist and volunteer for church groups.

(AUG. 31) Long-time consultant to Catholic organizations dies.

(AUG. 31) Cardinal George wades into the health care reform debate. "This is a moment significant for the future of our society."

(AUG. 31) Chicago's Our Lady of the Angels -- site of horrific fire decades ago -- to host new Franciscan community.

(AUG. 31) Good news and bad news for Catholic Charities in terms of funding.

(AUG. 30) Glendale Heights parish needs big money after discovering problems with walls, roof.

(AUG. 30) Three DePaul students make documentary about living with a "devastating disability."

(AUG. 30) Long-time Christ the King school secretary dies. "She knew generation after generation of children" at the Beverly parish.

(AUG. 30) Anti-abortion clinic with ties to Joliet Diocese opens near Planned Parenthood in Aurora.

(AUG. 29) Joliet mayor wrankles colleagues by proposing a new police chaplain, ousting a veteran priest.

(AUG. 29) Episcopal priest in McHenry County starts up "diaper bank."

(AUG. 29) Big Irish-American families -- exemplified by the Kennedys -- increasingly a thing of the past.

(AUG. 29) Rhode Island bishop defends, then slams former Milwaukee archbishop Weakland, once a leader in liberal wing of U.S. church.

(AUG. 28) Notre Dame buildings evacuated because of fire.

(AUG. 28) Parish enlists help of saint to sell property.

(AUG. 28) Merrillville's Andrean High School celebrates 50 years. "We are still a melting pot," says a school official.

(AUG. 28) St. Bernadette statue at Naperville cemetery is defaced.

(AUG. 28) Dominican University offers tutoring help as part of Oak Park program geared toward black youths.

(AUG. 28) Some U.S. bishops starting to criticize Obama health reform.

(AUG. 28) Publishing arm of Archdiocese of Chicago updates "Prayers of the Faithful" to include Teddy Kennedy -- to the chagrin of some.

(AUG. 28) University of Notre Dame gets $35 million gift.

(AUG. 28) Chicago's Bishop Perry among those to attend the centennial celebration of the Knights of Peter Claver.

(AUG. 27) Roger Ebert reviews "Radical Disciple," new documentary on Father Pfleger -- gives film three stars.

(AUG. 27) Conservative Catholic commentator Tom Roeser taken to task by Trib columnist for "firehose of bile."

(AUG. 27) Catholic schools chief appoints new top aides.

(AUG. 27) Teddy Kennedy's Chicago connections.

(AUG. 27) Catholic Cemeteries chief still in holding pattern over Burr Oak.

(AUG. 27) Mundelein's Santa Maria del Popolo welcomes new principal. She says, "On my very first visit, Santa Maria captured my heart."

(AUG. 27) Driscoll's AD gets hired by Regina Dominican in Wilmette.

(AUG. 26) Priest sentenced to four years probation for stealing from St. Ita's parish in Edgewater. Among things money used for: massages and personal training sessions.

(AUG. 26) Cokie Roberts to nuns, who are facing Vatican scrutiny: point to "history of service."

(AUG. 26) "Wonderful journey" for Misericordia's Sister Rosemary.

(AUG. 26) Ted Kennedy, prominent Irish-Catholic pol with many Chicago connections, dies.

(AUG. 26) Tuition-based private schools are "worth cost" to many parents.

(AUG. 26) Homer Glen parish known for its "environmental stewardship" -- and now, apparently, kolachki.

(AUG. 26) Catholic Charities food program takes a "brighter turn" with healthier offerings.

(AUG. 26) Loyola University criminal justice student gets first-hand look at system -- and it wasn't pretty.

(AUG. 25) DePaul University alumnus -- a gun-rights activist, attorney -- murdered in northwest suburbs.

(AUG. 25) From Wall Street to Elgin: the journey of a priest, the new principal of St. Edward Central high school.

(AUG. 25) South Bend bishop revisits controversy over Notre Dame and Obama.

(AUG. 25) Father Jack Wall a speaker at "best practices" seminar for priests. His resume: helping grow Old St. Pat's.

(AUG. 25) Catholic Cemeteries chief has no timeline yet for reopening Burr Oak.

(AUG. 25) Chicago alderman helped kid -- who was transferring from Catholic school -- get into elite public school.

(AUG. 25) Suburban Catholic Conference revamped. "You lose Driscoll, that hurts."

(AUG. 25) Catholic Charities not doing enough for Chicago Hispanics, according to critics.

(AUG. 24) Catholic schools across country warned: prepare for outbreak of flu, including the swine strain.

(AUG. 24) Priest who taught at St. Ignatius high school in the '50s dies.

(AUG. 24) Crunch time for Northwest Indiana consumers as medical contract expires with Sisters of St. Francis Health Services.

(AUG. 24) Family that just bought Cubs has member that attended Loyola University.

(AUG. 24) Seminary studies helped shape CEO's "approach" to business.

(AUG. 23) Father Barron: St. Thomas Aquinas still relevant today.

(AUG. 23) Man arrested for allegedly shooting member of St. Viator High School golf team with pellet gun on Mt. Prospect course.

(AUG. 23) Classes resume at a Northwest Indiana parochial school. On the all-school Mass, second-grader says: "We can sing as loud as we want."

(AUG. 23) Nuns return to Southwest Side parish years later; aim to form a "community of presence" in neighborhood.

(AUG. 23) More teens "finding faith" in Fox Valley churches.

(AUG. 23) "What ever happened to . . ." Holy Trinity Chapel in Westmont?

(AUG. 23) German priests visiting Chicago churches -- including St. John Berchmans in Logan Square -- to get ideas on how to "revitalize" parish life back home.

(AUG. 23) Athletic conference shake-up for some Catholic high schools.

(AUG. 22) Big Shoulders Fund, which helps poor urban Catholic schools, is "adapting to new realities." (Note: registration might be required to view full story.)

(AUG. 22) Crete resident, former commander of Catholic War Veterans, dies.

(AUG. 22) Catholic Cemeteries chief: Burr Oak will reopen as soon as possible, but it needs money.

(AUG. 22) Catholic brother accused of abuse in Minnesota reportedly living in Chicago, near De La Salle Institute.

(AUG. 22) Franciscan nuns sue Cook County assessor, claiming a building they're leasing from Loyola University deserves property tax exemption.

(AUG. 21) Veteran Lake Zurich parochial school teacher who was fired for showing AIDS prevention video to students has been reinstated.

(AUG. 21) Chicago-area priest who died in 2007 had long-term intimate relationship with Des Plaines woman, according to lawsuit she filed over his estate.

(AUG. 21) Two cousins -- attending rival Catholic high schools -- squaring off on football field. "We're going to try to hit each other as hard as we can."

(AUG. 21) Of 17 high schools surveyed in far western suburbs, Aurora's Marmion Academy, a Catholic military school, had highest ACT scores.

(AUG. 21) Faith network involved in nationwide advocacy for health care reform was formed by Chicago Jesuit in the 1970s.

(AUG. 21) Deportations and "a sister in a time of need."

(AUG. 21) Eleven parishes from the south suburbs holding an afternoon of "prayer and celebration" in honor of auxiliary bishop.

(AUG. 21) St. Bede the Venerable's Boy Scout troop disbanding, but not before one member makes his mark.

(AUG. 21) So far, parochial schools in Fox Valley seem to be holding their own, despite bad economy.

(AUG. 20) Student at Northwest Indiana Catholic college arrested after bar brawl in Mokena.

(AUG. 20) Mount Carmel alum spends summer in Kenya, working in slum as missionary.

(AUG. 20) Head of Catholic Cemeteries -- who's now running troubled Burr Oak -- lays off remaining staff at Alsip graveyard.

(AUG. 20) St. Anthony -- the West Side hospital's "turnaround is a case study in the value of communication, and of community."

(AUG. 20) Indiana nuns get award for "combining progressive farm practices with historic preservation" on farm they run.

(AUG. 20) Pastor emeritus of Bridgeview church, who had been living in Tinley Park, dies.

(AUG. 20) Cardinal George among the high-level clerics expected to attend installation ceremony for New Orleans archbishop.

(AUG. 20) More families opt for secular send-offs for dead, sans clergy.

(AUG. 20) Annual festival sponsored by Bloomingdale parish expands.

(AUG. 20) Tanzanian bishop, educated at Chicago's Loyola University, dies of heart attack in Africa.

(AUG. 20) River Forest's St. Vincent Ferrer gets new pastor. One difference between here and his previous parish? No coyotes howling or bobcats lurking.

(AUG. 20) An historical look at the Mundelein seminary, which now is undergoing some renovations.

(AUG. 20) Marian Catholic alum helps those with addictions.

(AUG. 19) The wife of quarterback Brett Favre -- nemesis of Chicago Bears -- talks about the couple's Catholic faith.

(AUG. 19) Essay on "what it's like" to attend DePaul University.

(AUG. 19) Group dedicated to church-state separation protests Illinois government grants for religious organizations, including a West Side Catholic school.

(AUG. 19) Ex-Chicagoan, now running Catholic health system in Oregon, is being honored by Jewish group.

(AUG. 19) Old parish school gets a new life in Rockford diocese -- as leased office space.

(AUG. 19) Cardinal Mundelein left lasting "legacy" in northern suburbs.

(AUG. 19) Guerin College Prep leaves Chicago Catholic League for smaller athletic conference.

(AUG. 18) St. Ignatius high school sued by family of paralyzed water polo player.

(AUG. 18) Former NFL player -- now a doctor -- has ties to Loyola Chicago.

(AUG. 18) Community meeting to be held tomorrow at DePaul University over the 2016 Olympics -- which Mayor Daley is trying to bring to Chicago.

(AUG. 18) Chicago Sun-Times columnist Robert Novak, a Joliet native who converted to Catholicism in his 60s, dies.

(AUG. 18) Fire crews respond to St. Xavier.

(AUG. 18) Former Loyola dean tapped as first permanent lay president of Christian Brothers University.

(AUG. 18) Northwest Indiana native knew in second grade that he wanted to be priest.

(AUG. 18) Local take on Vatican nun "investigation," with comments from Loyola University professor.

(AUG. 18) Charter school opening in old parochial school building in CHA complex.

(AUG. 18) DePaul University tuition rising -- but more modestly.

(AUG. 18) Misericordia's Sister Rosemary celebrates 40th anniversary helping the disabled.

(AUG. 18) Back-of-the-Yards priest part of effort to paint peace mural on viaduct marking gang line.

(AUG. 18) Violence plagues a number of inner-city parishes. "We had five people killed in front of the school in the last school year," says priest from Immaculate Conception Church on South Side.

(AUG. 18) "Festival of Faith" being held in Rosemont in October.

(AUG. 17) Cardinal George's point person on "pro-life" ministry to visit Iowa for special mass.

(AUG. 17) Family that runs Orland Park farmstand leases Archdiocese of Chicago land to help grow produce.

(AUG. 17) Long-time Carmel high school baseball coach let go.

(AUG. 16) "Are you a Rita man?" Beverly resident helped track down an estimated 2,000 St. Rita alums over the years.

(AUG. 16) Gun turn-in program at Chicago churches yields a lot fewer weapons.

(AUG. 16) Former DePaul University basketball team captain, parochial school religion teacher, dies.

(AUG. 16) Bishop Doran to help celebrate Marian Central Catholic High School "milestone" next month in Woodstock.

(AUG. 16) Lemont church "perhaps the most unusual Catholic parish in northern Illinois."

(AUG. 15) Jesuit priest -- long-time Loyola math professor who also worked on religious magazine -- dies of cancer.

(AUG. 15) Chicago theater group memorializing Catholic Worker Movement's Dorothy Day.

(AUG. 14) Teens formally charged for shooting outside St. Sabina on the South Side.

(AUG. 14) Archdiocese of Chicago holding therapy groups for adults who were abused as children.

(AUG. 14) Crosier order elects American priest -- a University of Chicago grad -- to another term as "master general."

(AUG. 14) Notre Dame in Niles first Catholic high school in Illinois to offer program for students with special needs.

(AUG. 14) Write-up by "struggling believer" from Chicago area. (Note: registration might be required to view story.)

(AUG. 14) Milwaukee archdiocese hit with new lawsuit; now-dead priest accused of assaulting 200 kids.

(AUG. 13) Mount Carmel football coach on alleged recruiting violation: "We made some boo-boos, and we have to straighten it out."

(AUG. 13) Notre Dame for Girls selling long-time high school building -- but will stay open in another location, St. Ferdinand's Parish.

(AUG. 13) St. George school in Tinley Park celebrates 60th anniversary, draws 400 people, including alums from across country.

(AUG. 13) Gun turn-in being held Saturday at a number of Chicago churches, including St. Agatha and St. Sabina.

(AUG. 13) Two federal judge nominees have ties to DePaul University.

(AUG. 13) Emotions still raw over closing, demolishing of Chicago Heights church years ago.

(AUG. 13) Priest from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago to lead prayers today at Shriver wake.

(AUG. 13) New documentary -- produced by outfit from South Bend -- focuses on lives of nuns under Eastern European communism.

(AUG. 13) Dominican University hosting international film festival that will explore "sacramental imagination."

(AUG. 13) Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and her trip to Chicago for a conference at Holy Family Church.

(AUG. 13) Loyola Academy's annual fundraiser pulls in $730,000, which will be used for tuition assistance.

(AUG. 13) Former religion teacher at Maria High School now a professional comedian. "I like to think my comedy is funny and yet doesn't victimize too much."

(AUG. 12) New "Catholic faith-based" Montessori program for kids 3 through 8 opening at Divine Savior in Norridge.

(AUG. 12) Catholic school system names two new administrators, one from Fenwick, the other St. Agnes of Bohemia.

(AUG. 12) St. Coletta's in Tinley Park remembers Shriver fondly.

(AUG. 12) Northwest suburban parish -- with 4,000 households and $45,000 in weekly collections -- gets new pastor.

(AUG. 12) Chicago priest -- a former Resurrection executive -- weighs in on health care reform: "How the Catholic tradition can shape the . . . debate."

(AUG. 12) Alderman schedules community meeting on the future of St. Boniface.

(AUG. 12) Public vs. private schools -- making the decision can be "torment" for some parents.

(AUG. 12) Is Dominican University haunted? Blogger lays out "reality" and "legend."

(AUG. 11) Mount Carmel high school football coach suspended amid recruiting dust-up.

(AUG. 11) Felician Sisters organize new province covering nuns in Chicago and elsewhere in U.S.

(AUG. 11) Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies; she had many connections to Chicago, including work at House of the Good Shepherd youth shelter.

(AUG. 11) DePaul grad tapped by Obama to oversee Small Business Administration in Midwest. (Note: after clicking on link, must scroll down to see story.)

(AUG. 11) New study of religious communities sponsored by Chicago group; findings include "strong desire for communal living."

(AUG. 11) Conference on "Catholic healthcare ethics" being held at Loyola's medical school this fall.

(AUG. 11) Study: religious orders in U.S. are becoming more diverse, traditional.

(AUG. 10) Publishers Weekly reviews new book by Cardinal George, "a collection of essays on the role of the Catholic faith in the modern world."

(AUG. 10) New profile on Mother Cabrini.

(AUG. 10) Reunion for old colleagues from Kenosha's St. Catherine Hospital, once staffed by Dominicans.

(AUG. 10) "Volunteer extraordinaire" from the suburbs joins Comboni priest to help poor of Uganda.

(AUG. 10) Does statue at Blue Island church have "special powers"? Parishioner says "yes" as St. Donatus celebrates 100th anniversary.

(AUG. 10) East Chicago native -- a product of Benedictines, and a career Army man -- pens best-selling "social, political and military critique."

(AUG. 10) On Goedert's deposition: "most disturbing realization" involved late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin and his handling of abusive clerics.

(AUG. 10) New pastor at Inverness church installed, and about that first homily? "To put it in sports terms, that was a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth."

(AUG. 9) St. Rita kids participate in first-of-its-kind service project.

(AUG. 9) St. Charles city council gives go-ahead for St. Patrick's Church to replace historic windows in rectory, which is being converted into convent.

(AUG. 9) New Bishop Noll administrator -- first black assistant principal -- hopes to inspire kids at Hammond school.

(AUG. 9) Abandoned baby brought to St. Anthony Hospital; nicknamed "Anthony" and doing "very, very well."

(AUG. 9) Old murals being restored at Joliet's St. Joseph Church.

(AUG. 9) Cardinal presides over dedication of new low-income senior complex in Palos Township.

(AUG. 8) Blacks and Latinos allege abuse by priests, plan lawsuit, slam Archdiocese of Chicago for how cases were handled.

(AUG. 8) Head of Catholic Cemeteries unsure when visitation will resume at Burr Oak.

(AUG. 8) Two nuns are "unlikely spiritual advocates" for jailed immigrants.

(AUG. 7) Authorities hand over rest of Burr Oak to Catholic Cemeteries chief as investigation wraps up.

(AUG. 7) Franciscan long affiliated with Oak Brook retreat center dies.

(AUG. 7) Ex-British PM Tony Blair, a Catholic convert, giving taped address to Willow Creek conference; Irish rocker Bono also participating.

(AUG. 7) Romanian Catholic church in Aurora site of cultural summit.

(AUG. 7) Jesuit doctor, most recently at Loyola medical center in Maywood, takes helm of New England province.

(AUG. 6) "Labor in the Pulpits" -- a program offering a union perspective at church services next month.

(AUG. 6) St. Xavier professor honored for recent book on baseball and TV.

(AUG. 6) Country Club Hills parish -- named for saint killed by wild boar -- celebrates 50th anniversary with pig roast.

(AUG. 6) Preservationists clash with church, St. Charles mayor over fate of century-old windows at local rectory.

(AUG. 6) Cardinal's press secretary authors "talking points" memo on sex abuse; critics decry it as "spin."

(AUG. 6) What she did on summer vacation: Joliet Catholic Academy teacher helped build homes for poor in Africa.

(AUG. 5) Gov. Quinn appoints Loyola alum to sanitary district board.

(AUG. 5) Cardinal George, in speech to Knights of Columbus, says "an economy that substitutes efficiency for morality will end up both inefficient and immoral."

(AUG. 5) Long-time secretary at Christ the King school in Beverly dies.

(AUG. 5) Fraternite Notre Dame nuns "peddling pastries for a purpose" in suburbs.

(AUG. 5) Catholic Charities reaching out to those hit hardest by economy.

(AUG. 5) Assignment in south suburbs for new priest is a sort of homecoming.

(AUG. 4) Priest at New Lenox parish dies, four years after heart transplant.

(AUG. 4) Victim in deadly road rage incident was active in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Melrose Park.

(AUG. 4) Pfleger offers $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of those who opened fire by St. Sabina, injuring two last month.

(AUG. 4) DePaul proposes massive "overhaul" of Lincoln Park campus, with new student housing, a hotel and other changes.

(AUG. 3) Cops step up patrols around DePaul University in wake of attacks.

(AUG. 3) Rockford Diocese, which includes McHenry County, to finalize new parish boundaries by end of year.

(AUG. 2) Cardinal George to attend interfaith event at Bridgeview mosque. (Note: when visiting link, must scroll down to read item.)

(AUG. 2) Church gets federal stimulus money to tackle homelessness.

(AUG. 2) Catholic Charities in choppy waters because of state budget crisis.

(AUG. 2) Holy Name Cathedral "out of the ashes and into a new life."

(AUG. 2) Chicago Bears team up with Catholic Charities for back-to-school fair. (Note: when visiting link, must scroll down to reach story.)

(AUG. 2) Gay Episcopal priest from Chicago reportedly in running for bishop seat in Minnesota.

(AUG. 2) A Catholic church on the Canadian border, and a "gift" from Al Capone.

(AUG. 1) As economy toughens, giving rises in many Catholic dioceses.

(AUG. 1) Family helps restore Holy Name Cathedral in "labor of love."

(JULY 31) Obama makes concerted effort to "woo" Catholics. With references to president's community organizing days in Chicago.

(JULY 31) Feature on retiring TV anchor -- and DePaul alum -- Harry Porterfield.

(JULY 31) Holy Name holds first wedding since big fire in February.

(JULY 31) With 10,000 baptisms and 2,000 weddings under its belt, Blue Island parish marks 100-year anniversary.

(JULY 31) Dominican in River Forest names new director of university ministry.

(JULY 31) Harvey ministry aims to "restore" shattered lives at new facility.

(JULY 31) Cardinal George and other bishops from Chicago area participate in ceremony for new Omaha archbishop.

(JULY 31) "Practical theology" conference being held in Chicago.

(JULY 30) Cardinal George to celebrate mass in Baltimore as part of bicentennial celebration that recalls St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

(JULY 30) Loyola alum mulls run for 10th Congressional District.

(JULY 30) Obit on South Bend businessman who raised money in Chicago, elsewhere to help Catholic Church in Hungary during Cold War.

(JULY 30) South Side Catholic college in line to get government grant to update library.

(JULY 30) Tinley Park parochial school celebrates 60 years.

(JULY 30) A rehabbed Holy Name Cathedral to include crest for cardinal.

(JULY 30) Fresh off training in Chicago, friars make trek on foot to Washington, D.C., "trusting in God" along the way.

(JULY 30) St. Xavier appoints new executive, former DePaul official.

(JULY 29) More on Holy Name resuming worship; it's been closed since February blaze.

(JULY 29) Shuttered because of fire, a renovated Holy Name Cathedral set to reopen Friday.

(JULY 29) Former campus minister at U of I dies.

(JULY 29) Airport chapels trying to appeal to different faiths. O'Hare's former chaplain quoted.

(JULY 29) Proposed rectory construction angers some parishioners at west suburban church.

(JULY 29) Chicago activist-priest attends anti-violence rally in northwest Indiana.

(JULY 29) Two local Catholic colleges among those to start helping CPS teachers with science, math.

(JULY 29) Loyola hospital agrees to multi-million-dollar settlement in lawsuit that accused doctors of botching a birth.

(JULY 28) In-depth article on predator-priest McGuire.

(JULY 28) Cristo Rey schools, born here, continue to expand in other cities.

(JULY 28) Profile on archdiocesan official appointed to temporarily run the troubled Alsip cemetery, Burr Oak.

(JULY 28) Mexican government honors immigration activist, Loyola U grad.

(JULY 28) Controversy bubbles over state funding for religious groups. Misericordia, St. Malachy among those mentioned.

(JULY 28) Nation's largest black Catholic lay group to celebrate 100-year anniversary; Chicago bishop Perry is chaplain.

(JULY 28) ABA sides with DePaul University in law school funding tussle.

(JULY 28) New Lenox priest who taught at St. Rita, Mendel dies.

(JULY 27) Dominican University attracts more students, bucking national enrollment trends for private colleges.

(JULY 27) Payday lending reform, with Chicago's late Monsignor Egan an early activist.

(JULY 27) Daley's new pick for alderman attended Loyola University.

(JULY 27) Desks and other items from Driscoll Catholic, which just shut down, will be put up for sale this week.

(JULY 27) Lake County development, with reference to large tract owned by archdiocese.

(JULY 27) Catholic Charities, other religious groups benefit from state's capital plan.

(JULY 27) Head of Orthodox Church in America returns to Chicago, his hometown, for service.

(JULY 27) Seminaries across country feeling financial pinch; are more mergers possible?

(JULY 27) Chunk falls off St. Boniface, hits car.

(JULY 26) Profile on Chicago Heights resident, volunteer for Catholic Charities, youth athletics.

(JULY 25) Interfaith chaplain group in far northern suburbs facing tight financial times.

(JULY 25) Feature on third-generation grave digger at cemetery next to Catholic church in far northwest suburban Johnsburg.

(JULY 25) South Side parish holds Friday night community event with memories of recent shootings still fresh.

(JULY 25) Cardinal George to keynote Knights of Columbus convention.

(JULY 23) Vandals paint swastikas at Resurrection Healthcare in River Forest, in Dominican University bathroom. (Note: after visiting link, scroll down to find blurb.)

(JULY 23) Dozens of clergy descend on Burr Oak to bless ground.

(JULY 22) Clergy gather at Burr Oak to "reconsecrate" troubled cemetery.

(JULY 22) Cardinal George expected at ceremony for new Omaha archbishop.

(JULY 22) More on Bishop Goedert; he knew of a number of sex abuse cases but didn't report priests to authorities.

Former U.N. secretary-general Annan to speak at St. Xavier University.

Bishop Goedert's deposition, released on Archdiocese of Chicago web site. (Download may take a few minutes.)

Deposition of retired auxiliary bishop provides more detail on how archdiocese handled -- or mishandled -- allegations of sex abuse by clerics.

Some atheists getting "de-baptized."

Archdiocesan official says Burr Oak to stay closed past Aug. 1 after all.

Damaged by fire in February, Holy Name Cathedral "almost ready for worship."

More sex abuse settlements reached with archdiocese; deposition of retired bishop to be released.

Charges come in St. Sabina shooting.

Op-ed writer wonders: should federal stimulus dollars go toward shoring up Catholic schools?

Catholic Charities, other non-profits, benefitting from Chicago Community Trust fundraising campaign. (Registration might be required to view story.)

Priests and nuns participate in medical study with Rush University.

Vigil held at Old St. Pat's for two American journalists imprisoned in North Korea.

Chicago social justice group part of faith-based push on health care reform.

"Tapping" into theology in the western burbs.

Algonquin parish offers ministry for unemployed.

More on St. Sabina shooting; reaction from pastor.

Cardinal's weekly column deals with nukes.

Shooting near St. Sabina; prayer vigil planned.

Old St. Pat's block party celebrates 25th year.

Annual Catholic Appeal doing well despite rough economy.

Pink "nun" preaches a different kind of message in Chicago.

Write-up on Jesuit from Chicago.

Priest who served in Oak Park, Lemont, dies.

Ex-police Supt. Terry Hillard middle man between archdiocese and law enforcement in Burr Oak case.

Loyola Academy No. 2 on college "clout" list.

Archdiocesan official says Burr Oak to re-open next month.

Ruling on Illinois' parental notification law; Catholic group reacts.

Pedophile-priest McCormack could get released soon from prison -- but victims rights groups are pushing for continued incarceration.

Catholic Cemeteries chief appointed to oversee Burr Oak following discovery of grisly body dumping scheme.

Profile on long-time Downers Grove priest who is retiring.

Ale-brewing European monk tours U.S., including Chicago.

The "most popular" churches in Chicago?

The media, in the wake of the pope's encyclical.

Two LU profs among those to drop out of Islamic conference featuring controversial panelist.

Goudie sounds off on Bishop Imesch, and one of his former predator-priests.

Loyola U taps alum Bob Newhart to help with ads.

Franciscans from Chicago friary on 300-mile trek.

Michigan newspaper profiles congregation of nuns, several from Chicago area.

Cardinal attending Hispanic awards event.

Obama, a former Catholic school student, meets pope for first time.

Pedophile priest might get released from custody.

Thoughts on new "priestly community."

Several parishes collaborate to create Catholic middle school in far north suburbs.

Archdiocese of Chicago merges three Lake County parishes into one -- with three "worship sites."

Sisters of pedophile priest speak on his behalf at hearing.

Chicago-area Teamsters group gives its take on pope's new encyclical.

Cardinal George on the papal encyclical.

Columnist Carol Marin opines on Vatican nun investigations.

O'Hare Airport's chaplain has high calling.

Indulgences cast in new light.

Franciscan priest and his musical ministry.

Marian Catholic honors Sr. Mary Paul, the archdiocesan schools chief.

Milwaukee priest accused of sexual misconduct reportedly to become bishop of Chicago-based denomination.