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(MAY 24) Benedictine monk, accused of trying to lure girls into his car in Antioch, is released on bond, he's now staying in Lansing.

(MAY 24) Irish Christian Brothers agree to pay $16.5 million to settle abuse claims, including some in Illinois.

(MAY 24) Bus carrying Providence Catholic High School students is involved in accident in Homer Glen.

(MAY 24) Midwestern nuns record popular "top classical album."

(MAY 24) "Notre Dame's current and former football coaches cost it at least $3,142,923 for the 2011 football season, but it's the tab for the dismissal of ex-coach Charlie Weis that indeed may approach $19 million by the end."

(MAY 24) "A key Archdiocese of Chicago event focusing on passing comprehensive immigration reform legislation by Congress will be a Pilgrimage and Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform."

(MAY 23) Lawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday that a law forcing them to include birth control in their employees' benefits would violate their First Amendment rights."

(MAY 23) Pastor emeritus of Far Northwest Side parish, former pastor of Calumet City church dies at age 88.

(MAY 23) Allegedly abusive Chicago-area priest "was paid to pray for families without their knowledge."

(MAY 23) Sun-Times survey finds black legislators split on gay marriage in Illinois.

(MAY 23) Irish Fest being held in Oak Forest over Memorial Day weekend.

(MAY 23) Memorial service tentatively planned at Glen Ellyn parish for FBI agent killed in training exercise.

(MAY 23) Pope says Christians "can work with atheists, cannot kill in God's name."

(MAY 23) Jesuit anti-nuke advocate returned to prison.

(MAY 23) "The controversy about Americanism is likely to rage on, but the future of the Church in the U.S. will depend on the lived-out Catholicism of laypersons and their families as daily witnesses to the world, fueled by Scripture, prayer and the sacraments of Christ’s Church."

(MAY 22) Immigration reform measure advances in Congress.

(MAY 22) "Internal church records . . . show that Chicago Jesuits consciously concealed the crimes of convicted sex offender Donald McGuire for more than 40 years as the prominent Roman Catholic priest continued to sexually abuse dozens of children around the globe."

(MAY 22) Did Pope Francis conduct "impromptu exorcism" at St. Peter's Square?

(MAY 22) Survey: most priests dislike new mass translations.

(MAY 21) Ten priests ordained in Archdiocese of Chicago, including former Methodist who didn't convert to Catholicism until his 40s.

(MAY 21) "U.S. women religious are, in many ways, well ahead of others in re-imagining what the church of the 21st century should look like and what a religious vocation and ministry will one day mean."

(MAY 21) Court decides that civil system can't interfere in Church's annulment process.

(MAY 21) Former Mayor Daley, a DePaul alum, tells graduates at Catholic college that law is the "rulebook for society."

(MAY 21) The U.S. Supreme Court agreed "to consider whether prayers can be offered at government meetings — a practice that's been common in Congress and throughout the states for more than two centuries."

(MAY 21) Commencement speakers at Catholic colleges include Cardinal Dolan at the University of Notre Dame.

(MAY 21) Chicago Jesuits settle sex-abuse claims against former Oak Lawn priest for nearly $20 million.

(MAY 21) Southeast Side church vandalized, police look for culprits.

(MAY 20) Funeral at Chicago Ridge parish, burial at Catholic cemetery in Alsip for unidentified baby found dead.

(MAY 20) Principal at Mundelein's Carmel Catholic High School is retiring.

(MAY 20) "Flashback" to Chicago's first archbishop, Patrick Feehan.

(MAY 20) Joliet Catholic athlete is "baseball player of the week."

(MAY 20) Sister of Mercy who hailed from Downstate, lived in Chicago and Aurora, dies.

(MAY 20) Former Catholic high school athletic director from south suburbs sentenced in Florida case.

(MAY 20) Naperville physician at Loyola hospital named "one of nation's top cancer researchers."

(MAY 20) "Bishop David J. Malloy’s first media luncheon, May 1, gave him a chance to reflect on his first year as Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford and to update members of area media on the state of the diocese and its future."

(MAY 20) Rainbow Sash Movement calls on Cardinal Francis George "to reclaim God's radical inclusivity on Pentecost Sunday."

(MAY 20) Five men ordained priests at Joliet cathedral.

(MAY 20) The Diocese of Rockford will host a special outdoor mass Memorial Day weekend "to honor men and women in the armed forces."

(MAY 16) Illinois bishop on Boston bombings: "If anything, I am strengthened in my resolve not to let terrorists change my lifestyle or my outlook on life."

(MAY 16) "With Rahm's DePaul plan, we’ve entered a new arena of stupidity."

(MAY 16) Joliet Diocese hit with slew of new sex-abuse lawsuits.

(MAY 16) New sex abuse allegations involve ex-Bolingbrook priest.

(MAY 16) Missouri bishop "cannot be held liable in a civil lawsuit against a priest who had lewd photos of the plaintiff."

(MAY 16) Joliet Catholic girls basketball standout commits to Michigan State.

(MAY 16) "A victims' advocacy group is calling for an ex-priest accused of sexual misconduct to be removed from his job at Des Plaines health facility where he counsels people struggling with depression, substance abuse, family problems and stress."

(MAY 15) "Finding affordable housing in Winnetka over the years has been a journey of faith for Sister Peggy McDonnell."

(MAY 15) Rockford bishop honors "stateline first responders."

(MAY 15) U.S. Catholic bishops weigh in on immigration reform legislation.

(MAY 15) DePaul University "has great opportunity with new arena at McCormick Place."

(MAY 15) Archdiocese of Chicago responds to controversy surrounding former priest from Bolingbrook.

(MAY 15) Volunteer at South Barrington megachurch Willow Creek charged with fondling boy.

(MAY 15) Daley nephew, Loyola Academy grad sees criminal case move forward.

(MAY 15) "Gains in Asia and Africa are making up for losses in Europe among the world's 1.2 billion Catholics."

(MAY 14) World's Catholic population -- and the number of priests -- continues to slowly climb.

(MAY 14) "The Vatican has officially accepted a gift to Pope Francis from Chicago lawyer Chris Connors: a fitting domain name, popefrancis.com."

(MAY 14) New South Loop basketball arena in works for DePaul University as part of larger development near McCormick Place.

(MAY 14) Photo gallery for Cardinal George's recent pilgrimage to Lourdes.

(MAY 14) Monsignor at South Side parish celebrates 75 years of priesthood, 100 years of life.

(MAY 13) Notre Dame professor to talk about "Battling for the Heart and Soul of a Catholic University."

(MAY 13) How Chicago-based Catholic health system is "navigating" physician compensation.

(MAY 13) "Rockford diocesan officials say the clergy work force here is in better shape than in the national church."

(MAY 13) U.S. Supreme Court justice speaks at Chicago's DePaul University.

(MAY 13) Advocacy group targets former priest now living in Bolingbrook.

(MAY 13) "Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers have had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue."

(MAY 13) Sex abuse scandal cost American dioceses more than $100 million in 2012.

(MAY 10) Former parishioner at Schaumburg church sues ex-priest, Archdiocese of Chicago for alleged abuse.

(MAY 10) Chicago monsignor, former DePaul player honored by Gordon Tech High School.

(MAY 10) Chicago-area parishes want members to send 100,000 postcards to Congress "to show that Catholics and other supporters of immigrants want our elected officials to enact meaningful and compassionate immigration reform legislation."

(MAY 10) "Jesuits face a shrinking pool of university presidents."

(MAY 9) "I can't think of what Cardinal George did to generate the fusillade recently directed his way by Alderman Patrick O'Connor — except for criticizing one of Mayor Emanuel's policies."

(MAY 9) Chicago cardinal to ordain 14 men as permanent deacons this month.

(MAY 9) University of Notre Dame men's basketball team to travel to Iowa in ACC/Big Ten match-up later this year.

(MAY 9) Woman who choked to death at Wrigley Field taught religious education at Palos Heights parish.

(MAY 8) Professor at University of Notre Dame takes on "myth" of Christian martyrdom.

(MAY 8) Vatican denies "internal divisions over its crackdown on the largest umbrella group of U.S. nuns."

(MAY 8) Chicago-area Catholic blogger writes, "Men, our job as Fathers is to speak to and [be an] example to our sons about reverence for women, and to how view them as a person and not as an object of desire."

(MAY 8) With monk ordered back to jail, "Where's the outrage by Chicago-area Catholic officials?"

(MAY 8) Rahm Emanuel's plan to restore free water to churches and non-profits with assets under $1 million advances with aldermen.

(MAY 8) More on Chicago mayor's plan to ease water rates for churches and other nonprofits.

(MAY 8) Students at Lemont school celebrate "pope day."

(MAY 7) Founding pastor of Tinley Park parish, with ties to Evergreen Park, dies.

(MAY 7) More on Chicago-area priest who just died.

(MAY 7) More controversy surfaces in Vatican probe of U.S. nuns.

(MAY 7) Former Peoria bishop at center of scandal in New Jersey.

(MAY 7) Chicago-based Church reform group takes aim at Downstate Orthodox priest.

(MAY 7) DePaul prof, basketball coach at Merrillville Catholic high school contemplates next step.

(MAY 6) Former Fenwick student from River Forest killed in car crash in Indiana.

(MAY 6) "Cardinal George overplays his hand in bidding for free water."

(MAY 6) Catholics "bid adieu" to retired Rockford bishop, who recently died at age 95.

(MAY 6) DePaul University panel notes: "Poor mental health is linked to poverty in increasing numbers of children."

(MAY 6) Funeral held at Palos Hill parish for firefighter killed in Texas explosion.

(MAY 6) Bishops conference official laments approval of over-the-counter "morning after" pill.

(MAY 6) Physician-brother of Chicago actress Bonnie Hunt teams up with priest for African charity.

(MAY 6) Profile on Chicago priest who "lifts weights" and "hearts, too."

(MAY 6) Thousands turn out for Chicago's St. Jude March.

(MAY 3) Decline in Catholic school enrollment "has implications for public schools throughout the nation."

(MAY 3) Catholic church in far northwest suburban Huntley gets $8 million addition.

(MAY 3) Survey: "The typical member of the priestly ordination class of 2013 is a 32-year-old cradle Catholic who has three or more siblings and prayed the Rosary regularly before entering seminary."

(MAY 3) Loyola University professor writes book on Chicago mob.

(MAY 3) "Hispanics picking up the slack in Catholic Diocese of Rockford," which includes McHenry County.

(MAY 3) Elgin's St. Edward Central Catholic High School one of seven schools leaving athletic conference.

(MAY 3) Southland group has been around for decade, hopes to continue to "foster Christ’s love to be the center of our lives."

(MAY 3) "Immigration reform advocates from the Archdiocese of Chicago are stepping up their efforts as Congress seems poised to act on immigration legislation."

(MAY 2) Irish-Catholic alderman pushes back against cardinal's free-water pitch.

(MAY 2) Mayoral ally lashes out at Church "for rejecting the mayor’s compromise offer on water fees for nonprofits even after, the alderman claimed, failing to clean its own house on the priest sex abuse scandal."

(MAY 2) Principal of Mundelein's Carmel Catholic High School set to retire.

(MAY 2) Student at all-male Catholic high school in Midwest shoots self in apparent suicide attempt.

(MAY 2) Archdiocese of Chicago postpones demolition of historic Bronzeville church.

(MAY 2) Rockford Bishop Malloy reflects on his first year in office.

(MAY 1) Cardinal George to mayor: Lake Michigan water is a "gift from God."

(MAY 1) More than 800 people visit South Loop parish "to celebrate a new shrine to St. Pedro Calungsod, a young, Filipino catechist martyred in Guam in 1672."

(MAY 1) Loyola Chicago alumnus is among the attorneys nominated by Obama for federal judgeships.

(MAY 1) "Catholics take their faith door-to-door in St. Louis area."

(MAY 1) Conservative Catholic who was named spokeswoman for U.S. bishops attended law school in Chicago.

(MAY 1) Chicago-based advocacy group wants tighter controls for abusive priests.

(MAY 1) Benedictine monk accused of attempted abduction in Antioch is free on bail.

(MAY 1) Milwaukee priest asks Vatican to investigate East Coast bishop.

(APRIL 30) More on Southwest Side priest who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexican border.

(APRIL 30) Bail set for Benedictine monk accused of trying to abduct teen in Antioch.

(APRIL 30) East Coast native who teaches at Chicago's largest Catholic college trashes Windy City.

(APRIL 30) Late Rockford bishop oversaw creation of new parishes in Crystal Lake, North Aurora, McHenry and Woodstock, among other communities.

(APRIL 30) Chicago mayor floats compromise on water rates as Archdiocese of Chicago, other nonprofits decry fees.

(APRIL 30) "Conservatives and black clergy unite against same-sex marriage" in Illinois.

(APRIL 29) "A Catholic priest from Chicago’s Southwest Side crossed the border from Mexico into the United States illegally to call for immigration reform."

(APRIL 29) Obama speaks to Planned Parenthood, decries anti-abortion forces who want to return country to "the 1950s."

(APRIL 29) Trib: Joliet Diocese does little to monitor priest now living in Kentucky -- with credible abuse allegations.

(APRIL 29) "Zero tolerance for clergy child abusers is now the universal law of the church. Francis' task is to lay down laws that will hold bishops liable for their actions and inactions, too."

(APRIL 29) Wisconsin monk arrested for allegedly trying to abduct teen in Antioch.

(APRIL 29) Notre Dame football standout ends up with San Diego Chargers.

(APRIL 29) Marian Catholic basketball player commits to DePaul University.

(APRIL 29) Southland blogger: "In order to be a blessing . . . we as men must first be open to receiving the blessings."

(APRIL 29) Former Rockford bishop -- a priest for 70 years -- dies.

(APRIL 29) Former Carmelite nun "ordained as priest in defiance of Roman Catholic Church."

(APRIL 26) Marist graduate, a former altar boy in Palos Hills, dies in Texas fertilizer plant blast.

(APRIL 26) Nuns in west suburbs keep up fight against strip club adjacent to convent.

(APRIL 26) "Criticism and praise" offered by Catholic bishops conference for Obama budget.

(APRIL 26) Loop event raises nearly $1 million for Catholic health care system.

(APRIL 26) "DePaul, like many other Catholic schools in the Big East conference, has no football program, so men's basketball is the big revenue-generator."

(APRIL 26) Rockford Diocese, which covers McHenry County and much of northern Illinois, launches "stewardship" appeal.

(APRIL 26) Missouri priest indicted on child pornography charges.

(APRIL 25) Federal judge rules against two Chicago-based Church reform groups.

(APRIL 25) "Look for Cardinal Francis George to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel soon. The Chicago Archdiocese confirms George plans to ask the city to restore free water to non-profit organizations."

(APRIL 25) In homily, Pope Francis "warns against bureaucratic approach to Church."

(APRIL 25) Two men sue Archdiocese of Chicago and former priest, "claiming he molested them during unsupervised overnight trips more than 50 years ago."

(APRIL 25) "Even with modern scientific technology, the Shroud of Turin continues to baffle researchers."

(APRIL 25) American cardinal given award by evangelical group.

(APRIL 24) DePaul professor stands by her slam of Chicago amid uproar.

(APRIL 24) "Passions, pressure, protests build over same-sex marriage bill."

(APRIL 24) "Catholic Church withdraws subpoena to Obama on birth control."

(APRIL 24) Bishops say "now is the time" to adopt real immigration reform.

(APRIL 24) Basketball standout signs letter of intent with DePaul University.

(APRIL 24) As part of new conference, Notre Dame men's basketball will host Duke in upcoming season.

(APRIL 23) Former VP candidate Paul Ryan visits Chicago, calls U.S. immigration system "broken."

(APRIL 23) "Bishops applaud Senate immigration bill despite some concerns."

(APRIL 23) Carol Marin: "New pope sends bad signal to nuns."

(APRIL 23) "Women religious in the United States have been ill-treated over the last four years, targets of a humiliating and, in the end, unjust takeover of their leadership organization."

(APRIL 23) New head of Rockford Diocese Family Life Office has longstanding ties to far northwest suburbs.

(APRIL 23) Catholic bishops conference figure expresses "deep disappointment" at failure of gun control legislation.

(APRIL 23) Trial date set for two people accused of brutally beating Irish student in Bucktown.

(APRIL 23) "Approximately one-fourth of men and women wearing uniforms are Catholic, and we have nowhere near enough chaplains for that number of people."

(APRIL 22) Leo Catholic High School student once boxed alleged Boston bomber in Golden Gloves event.

(APRIL 22) Faith communities in northwest suburbs "use new technology to connect with members."

(APRIL 22) Students at Catholic grammar school in Beverly learn through faux murder.

(APRIL 22) Providence Catholic alum from Orland Park now playing college baseball.

(APRIL 19) "Boston Marathon tragedy illuminates importance of love, community."

(APRIL 19) Funeral at River Forest parish for slain Chicago-area diplomat.

(APRIL 19) Flooding closes Catholic college, high school in western suburbs.

(APRIL 19) Heavy rains produce flooding in new multimillion-dollar student center on Loyola University's Rogers Park campus.

(APRIL 19) Former student at St. Edward's in Elgin settles lawsuit against school, Rockford Diocese.

(APRIL 18) "The wrecking ball can topple the walls but not the spirit of St. James Church."

(APRIL 18) Vatican official reflects on social media and "cross-generational dialogue."

(APRIL 18) Faculty member from Notre Dame high school in Niles apparently killed self amid police investigation.

(APRIL 18) Rockford native wins art show through Dominican University in River Forest.

(APRIL 18) In honor of first African-American priest in the U.S., the Archdiocese of Chicago "is holding a pilgrimage in May which will visit sites associated with his life and ministry."

(APRIL 18) DePaul University eyes North Side steel plant for future basketball arena.

(APRIL 17) "Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican's criticism of a body that represents U.S. nuns which the Church said was tainted by 'radical' feminism, dashing hopes he might take a softer stand with the sisters."

(APRIL 17) Faculty member at Notre Dame College Prep found dead on Niles campus.

(APRIL 17) Deacon to be ordained priest at Joliet cathedral next month.

(APRIL 17) Nun, "Dead Man Walking" author to speak at DePaul University.

(APRIL 17) Joliet bishop visits Catholic high school in Lombard for Feast of the Annunciation.

(APRIL 17) Catholic leadership releases statements in the wake of Boston bombings.

(APRIL 17) Catholic groups urge Obama to include "robust funding" in budget for international humanitarian initiatives.

(APRIL 17) Despite name, Chicago's Sacred Heart Hospital -- caught up in federal investigation -- not a Catholic institution.

(APRIL 17) Rockford bishop on Mary: "We honor her because she is the perfect disciple . . . the new and perfect Eve."

(APRIL 17) New president named at Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park.

(APRIL 16) Secretary of State John Kerry visits family of slain Fenwick alumna in Chicago area.

(APRIL 16) Bishop Kane named to No. 2 post in Archdiocese of Chicago as vicar general announces retirement.

(APRIL 16) Conference scheduled in Rolling Meadows to "address the prevention and awareness of the past and present abuse of missionary children."

(APRIL 16) At Little Sisters of the Poor event in northwest suburbs, Cardinal George recalls conclave.

(APRIL 16) Olympian tapped to head the Loyola women's basketball squad.

(APRIL 16) "Vatican reaffirms need for reform" within U.S. women religious orders following controversial inquiry.

(APRIL 16) A visit to Assumption Parish in the North Loop.

(APRIL 15) Illinois GOP chief keeps job despite support for same-sex marriage.

(APRIL 15) Michigan bishop contradicts fellow cleric on whether gays should be able to receive communion.

(APRIL 15) Demonstrators target Catholic legislator from Mundelein who backs gay marriage.

(APRIL 15) Chicago bishop "distressed and disappointed" by legislator's support of same-sex marriage bill.

(APRIL 15) Catholic League all-stars top East Suburban Catholic Conference all-stars.

(APRIL 15) Profile of women's softball player at Dominican University.

(APRIL 15) Japanese company may build plant on Schaumburg-area parcel owned by Archdiocese of Chicago.

(APRIL 15) New members appointed to National Review Board, which works to prevent priestly sex abuse.

(APRIL 15) New pope: "Inconsistency on the part of pastors and the faithful between what they say and what they do, between word and manner of life, is undermining the Church's credibility."

(APRIL 15) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host University of Notre Dame law professor.

(APRIL 15) Loyola University set to join stronger athletic conference.

(APRIL 12) Oak Park hospital to give up Catholic status amid $21 million sale to Rush.

(APRIL 12) Archdiocese of Chicago launches new push for immigration reforms, "adding to momentum around the country as a bipartisan group of U.S. senators prepares to unveil legislation next week."

(APRIL 12) Survivor of Dr. Mengele's medical experiments during World War II speaks to students at Mundelein's Carmel Catholic High School.

(APRIL 12) "There was a time at the Illinois Statehouse when using African-American ministers as political props was all the rage."

(APRIL 12) Saving St. James Church, which might be destined for the wrecking ball in the Near South Side Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.

(APRIL 12) While the Church "takes a rightful pummeling in many quarters . . . it is worth remembering that this other church, too, exists: a risk-your-life church at the heart of Mexico's drug war, facing down the cartels . . . and standing with the penniless and powerless."

(APRIL 12) Bosnian film festival to be held at Loyola University on North Side.

(APRIL 11) Chicago cleric slams new book about priests by Northwestern's Gary Wills.

(APRIL 11) The Archdiocese of Chicago "is weighing whether to outsource production of breakfasts and lunches for its 34 high schools and 300 elementary schools because of rising food costs and government regulations."

(APRIL 11) Maryville Academy executive loses race for Des Plaines mayor.

(APRIL 11) Work of labor activist with Chicago ties "might very well have pleased both Marx and Jesus."

(APRIL 11) Bishop "urges Senate to support policies that reduce gun violence, build culture of life."

(APRIL 11) Mundelein legislator receives rebuke from local bishop over same-sex marriage support.

(APRIL 11) Notre Dame football standout makes pre-draft visit to Chicago Bears.

(APRIL 11) Rally planned in Washington in support of immigration reform.

(APRIL 11) Catholic activist from Midwest holds unusual distinction: she survived being aborted back in 1970s.

(APRIL 10) Former principal of McHenry County Catholic school is accused of sending anonymous letters to parents, pastor.

(APRIL 10) Dominican University to host graduation off-campus, with Bobby Kennedy's son as speaker.

(APRIL 10) Fenwick remembers slain alumna, who was killed in Afghanistan by Taliban.

(APRIL 10) Pope talks about the importance of resisting the temptation to gossip.

(APRIL 10) Obama administration is finalizing "new rules granting free birth control, saying the controversial policy will go into effect in August."

(APRIL 10) Marian Catholic guard is player of the month.

(APRIL 10) New Catholic radio station planned in Lake County.

(APRIL 10) A Jesuit school's "defiance that transformed college basketball."

(APRIL 10) "Former homeless woman now shelters others in Chicago."

(APRIL 10) The need for a new boiler spurs fundraiser at Southwest Side Catholic school.

(APRIL 9) Memorial mass to be held today in Oak Park for Fenwick graduate killed while serving as diplomat in Afghanistan.

(APRIL 9) West suburban Catholic school mourns death of former student in Taliban attack.

(APRIL 9) Father Pfleger among celebrants for Roger Ebert's funeral mass at Holy Name Cathedral.

(APRIL 9) "When Will County sheriff's deputies found the Rev. William Virtue sneaking into a private quarry in 1986, police records state that the Roman Catholic priest had blankets, two six packs of beer and a 10-year-old boy with him."

(APRIL 9) New archdiocesan schools plan "emphasizes new management strategies, the need to find new funding and a strong focus on Catholic identity and excellent academics."

(APRIL 9) New pope appoints Spaniard to key Vatican post that's overseeing controversial "investigation" of American nuns.

(APRIL 9) Michigan bishop says politicians who support same-sex marriage should be denied communion.

(APRIL 9) New Lithuanian bishop was educated in Midwest.

(APRIL 9) Lemont service honors late Slovenian Catholic bishop.

(APRIL 8) Number of Catholic grade and high school students at 2 million in United States -- a steady decline.

(APRIL 8) Cardinal George joins with black clergy to decry gay marriage.

(APRIL 8) Obama administration fights subpoena from Catholic Church.

(APRIL 8) Developer reportedly interested in saving St. James Church in Bronzeville.

(APRIL 8) Holy Name Cathedral to be site of Roger Ebert's funeral.

(APRIL 8) Demonstrators descend on Holy Name over misconduct revelations.

(APRIL 8) "SNAP Members Praise Cardinal George’s Handling Of Joliet Abuse Case."

(APRIL 8) Questions still swirling around Downstate priest.

(APRIL 5) Waukegan-born nun, described as "master teacher, historian, prolific writer and promoter of Catholic education in the United States," dies at 98.

(APRIL 5) New Pew survey finds 84 percent of U.S. Catholics have favorable opinion of new pope.

(APRIL 5) Roughly 20 percent of Catholic-school enrollment in archdiocese is comprised of Latino students, an increase.

(APRIL 5) A look back to Loyola University's national basketball championship 50 years ago.

(APRIL 5) Chicago-area black clergy speak up for gay marriage.

(APRIL 5) DuPage County hospital chaplain "removed" following allegations of misconduct.

(APRIL 5) Jesuit college upholds campus condom ban.

(APRIL 5) Providence Catholic High School alum, from Orland, helps Bradley in basketball victory.

(APRIL 4) U.S. bishops conference urges Catholics to push for legislation that would reduce gun violence.

(APRIL 4) Pope stresses "fundamental" importance of women in Church, "a message hailed as a significant shift from the position of his predecessor Benedict."

(APRIL 4) "Increasingly across the Archdiocese of Chicago, modern technology is being used to inform, enlighten and more fully engage people with the Catholic faith."

(APRIL 4) The "complicated history" of Catholics in the United States.

(APRIL 4) Chicago's two Puerto Rican parades to combine to better celebrate heritage.

(APRIL 4) Archdiocese of Milwaukee to release sex abuse files.

(APRIL 3) Will new pope reform Vatican bureaucracy?

(APRIL 3) As Cardinal George celebrates Easter, he says Church "walks together."

(APRIL 3) Aurora's Rosary High School helps build home for Haitians.

(APRIL 3) Archdiocesan schools, including Queens in Sauganash, honored with awards.

(APRIL 1) Outside the padlocked doors of St. James Catholic Church in Bronzeville on Easter, "parishioners pleaded to save their parish using tradition and technology."

(APRIL 1) In new book, Chicago Catholics offer thoughts for next cardinal.

(APRIL 1) "A few days before Easter, the last nun to run a Chicago-area hospital has stepped down after 35 years at the helm."

(APRIL 1) Alumnus "ashamed" by DePaul University's decision to pass on United Center.

(APRIL 1) Mary Mitchell: "the humble gestures of Pope Francis cut across religious lines and have renewed my faith that religion still brings light to a dark world."

(APRIL 1) "A six-month pilgrimage brings the Rev. Frank Latzko from the streets of Lincoln Park to the hills of Assisi, Italy."

(APRIL 1) "Fifty-degree temperatures and the word of Christ brought hundreds of Aurora Catholics to East Side churches for the annual living Stations of the Cross."

(MARCH 29) With Easter approaching, Cardinal George writes of those who claim they're "spiritual but not religious."

(MARCH 29) Pope says "priests who feel dissatisfied with their role can cure the problem by reaching out to their people, bringing them spiritual and material help."

(MARCH 29) Pope Francis urges Catholic priests "to devote themselves to helping the poor and suffering instead of worrying about careers as Church 'managers.'"

(MARCH 29) Profile of priest at Chicago's Holy Family Parish.

(MARCH 28) Catholic Chicagoan takes to L on "stations of the cross" journey.

(MARCH 28) With same-sex marriage, Trib columnist asks for tolerance -- for "traditional" Christians.

(MARCH 28) Profile on pastor of Logan Square parish.

(MARCH 28) Loyola University gets tentative approval for two new downtown buildings.

(MARCH 28) New evidence surfaces about possible authenticity of Shroud of Turin.

(MARCH 27) Might new pope weigh in on U.S. immigration reform?

(MARCH 27) Patriarch sees possibility for reunion between the Orthodox and Roman churches, even if it "will probably not happen during my life."

(MARCH 27) "Western Springs Tower Chorale sings at Vatican, blessed by new pope."

(MARCH 27) Missing Loyola student found safe.

(MARCH 27) Rockford bishop to celebrate funeral for monsignor in St. Charles.

(MARCH 27) Profile of Texan friar with Chicago connections.

(MARCH 26) Glenview pastor on new pope: "I've been amazed by the level of interest and not just among Catholics."

(MARCH 26) Pope Francis urges fellow Jesuits "to remain faithful to the vision of the founding vision of their order."

(MARCH 26) Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League recruiting interns to learn how to be anti-abortion activists.

(MARCH 26) Real estate developer offers $5 million to Archdiocese of Chicago to save historic Bronzeville church.

(MARCH 25) One of Cardinal George's first acts since returning from Rome is to visit Northbrook synagogue.

(MARCH 25) Cardinal George offers Palm Sunday mass, talks to reporters about new pope.

(MARCH 25) Cardinal George said honeymoon period won't last forever with new pontiff: “Catholics are pretty happy with [Pope Francis] but we will see a few hard decisions coming ahead."

(MARCH 25) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host head of Morality in the Media.

(MARCH 25) Profile of neighborhood around St. Patrick's Parish in Rockford.

(MARCH 25) Football standout at Lombard Catholic high school commits to Ohio State.

(MARCH 25) "Some 2 million American children, including 85,000 in the Chicago area, need leaders to act fast to save dying Catholic schools."

(MARCH 25) Basketball player from Lisle Catholic high school named player of the year.

(MARCH 25) Former Glen Ellyn pastor on Joliet Diocese list of credibly accused priests.

(MARCH 25) Dominican friar, resident at Pilsen parish, dies.

(MARCH 25) Notre Dame, Catholic Charities join together to study poverty.

(MARCH 22) Former Burbank priest dies in Poland.

(MARCH 22) New pope's record on Argentine abuse cases leaves something to be desired.

(MARCH 22) Bishops conference criticizes Paul Ryan's budget plan, "urges maintenance of funding for anti-poverty programs."

(MARCH 22) Scathing new details about sex abuse within the Joliet Diocese.

(MARCH 22) New Archdiocese of Chicago school plan is released.

(MARCH 22) More on archdiocesan schools plan.

(MARCH 22) "Every good organization has to have a plan, and there’s absolutely so much opportunity to grow our Catholic schools to get more kids in the schools."

(MARCH 22) "Jesuit pride" in Chicago-area schools over new pope.

(MARCH 21) Joliet Diocese records "raise new questions about whether the church has been forthcoming about the number of local priests involved in the scandal."

(MARCH 21) President Obama sends letter to new pope, but White House won't disclose contents.

(MARCH 21) Franciscan homeless shelter among charities to feel rush of Chicago water fees.

(MARCH 21) Wisconsin diocese settles priest sex abuse claims made by two brothers molested in the 1970s.

(MARCH 21) DePaul University favors new basketball stadium near McCormick Place.

(MARCH 21) Pope reaffirms Catholic Church's commitment to ecumenism.

(MARCH 21) A snapshot of historic German Catholic church on North Side, St. Alphonsus.

(MARCH 21) Oak Park Catholic school takes break to watch new pope "address the public for the first time in St. Peter's Square."

(MARCH 21) "Pope Francis continued on Tuesday to remind his flock of the duty to protect all of creation and embrace the poor. Cardinal Francis George intends to carry that call back with him to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago when he returns Wednesday."

(MARCH 20) New pope is making "good impression so far in the United States among Catholics and non-Catholics, though few Americans knew much about him," according to new poll.

(MARCH 20) Among the nearly 100 members of Congress who attended Catholic colleges, "a majority have voted for abortion funding," according to study.

(MARCH 20) New "Catholic 7" athletic conference expected to name new colleges today.

(MARCH 20) Lake County Catholics "hail" choice of new pope.

(MARCH 20) Chicago-area blogger asks, "Do you have a Pope hangover?"

(MARCH 19) Cardinal George says new pope is good for Latino community because he understands the culture.

(MARCH 19) "So much commentary about Pope Francis seems to come from non-Catholics and lapsed Catholics, I thought it might do some good to hear from a practicing Catholic."

(MARCH 19) New pope tells reporters: "I wish for a Church that is poor and for the poor."

(MARCH 19) Tom Reese on Cardinal Bergoglio and the "Dirty War" of Argentina.

(MARCH 19) "To serve, and be served, in poor Chicago neighborhood."

(MARCH 18) Pastor of Oak Lawn parish dies suddenly.

(MARCH 18) Chicago baby baptized at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, day after health scare.

(MARCH 18) Gay Chicago-area Catholics react to selection of new pope.

(MARCH 18) New study shows numbers of Americans with no religious affiliation at "all-time high."

(MARCH 18) "Number of Chicago-area parish leaders doesn't mirror Hispanic population."

(MARCH 18) Enjoying the "cultural aspects of Catholicism," and improving the image of the Church.

(MARCH 18) Reading the "Irish Sports Pages."

(MARCH 18) "A first-year medical student at Loyola University considered dropping out of school after her father and sister died in a tragic plane crash, but four years later she preparing to graduate and will be completing her residency at the university of her choice."

(MARCH 18) With NCAA basketball tournament approaching, Loyola's "game of change" from 1963 is recalled.

(MARCH 18) "If all goes to plan, and few expect it won't, DePaul and the so-called Catholic 7 will swell into a 10-team league by the middle of next week."

(MARCH 18) College students express "Jesuit values" through new business.

(MARCH 18) Cardinal George writes letter to archdiocese about new pope.

(MARCH 15) RFK son Chris Kennedy teaching social justice class at Dominican University.

(MARCH 15) Former Notre Dame football standout Chris Zorich pleads guilty to tax crimes.

(MARCH 15) Gov. Quinn lashes out at Oak Park's Fenwick High for firing brother as basketball coach.

(MARCH 14) Father Pfleger calls on parishes "to start a wave of concern and consciousness" in wake of baby's shooting -- just latest street violence.

(MARCH 13) "Black smoke from conclave signals no pope on first day."

(MARCH 13) Cardinal George says he knows only about a third of fellow cardinals.

(MARCH 13) Cardinal George takes conclave oath.

(MARCH 13) Chicago's Bishop Perry on conclave: "This occasion is significant for all its drama and uncanny interest by the press and media, representatives of whom are not friends of the church or members thereof."

(MARCH 13) Northwest suburban Catholics "hope for a stable, strong Church under new pope."

(MARCH 13) Diocese of Joliet settlement will result in "the release of personnel files and documents related to 15 priests considered sex offenders."

(MARCH 13) Joliet Diocese expands public list of priests facing "credible" accusations of sexual abuse, including former chaplain at Addison school.

(MARCH 13) Joliet bishop releases statement on latest abuse settlment.

(MARCH 13) Federal judge in Indiana won't dismiss lawsuit against the Diocese of Fort Wayne "brought by a woman who was dismissed from her post as a teach in a Catholic school after she received in vitro fertilization."

(MARCH 12) Vicar general offers mass at Holy Name Cathedral for cardinals at papal conclave.

(MARCH 12) A tale of two brothers: one is aide to Obama, the other is aide to American cardinal.

(MARCH 12) With conclave starting Tuesday, facts on "one of the world's oldest and most secret electoral processes."

(MARCH 12) Catholic Citizens of Illinois leader on females in military: "now women must serve in combat to prove they are real men."

(MARCH 12) Former Notre Dame football star is charged in tax case related to charity.

(MARCH 12) Theft at Catholic high school in Aurora prompts tighter financial controls.

(MARCH 12) Loyola Academy alumnus stirs new concerns about Daley nephew's criminal case.

(MARCH 12) Catholic health network to build hospital in Hoffman Estates for women and kids.

(MARCH 11) After pre-conclave service on Sunday, Cardinal George asks for prayers.

(MARCH 11) "Book-ended by showers, the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off with just a few sprinkles and without any major problems."

(MARCH 11) Deal reportedly reached between Big East and so-called Catholic 7.

(MARCH 11) Cardinals set Tuesday for start of conclave, through which new pope will be selected.

(MARCH 11) More U.S. Catholics reportedly back same-sex marriage.

(MARCH 11) "From 8 weeks old to 90, Irish family celebrates 100-year-old christening tradition."

(MARCH 11) "Not even a knee replacement could stop Pat Duignan from watching the South Side Irish Parade through a mesh eye slot cut in the middle of a shamrock."

(MARCH 11) "While politicians and advocacy organizations work at coming up with legislation to reform the U.S. immigration system, the Jesuits are tackling some of its problems head-on at the Mexican border, in higher education institutions and in parishes."

(MARCH 11) Thomas Reese asks: Why is there no frontrunner in the papal election?

(MARCH 8) "Catholic 7 split," with DePaul and half-dozen other Catholic colleges banding together in new athletic conference, "done pending approvals."

(MARCH 8) Deerfield teens from Holy Cross Parish win archdiocesan video contest.

(MARCH 8) Chicago-based SNAP makes "endorsements" of papal candidates.

(MARCH 8) Sex abuse scandal continues to dog Catholic Church.

(MARCH 7) Cardinal George on papal candidates: "ties to anyone guilty of sexual misconduct — whether intended or unintended — could put a man's candidacy in question if it could distract from his spiritual mission."

(MARCH 7) Big Shoulders plans to pump millions more into city Catholic schools.

(MARCH 7) University of Notre Dame chooses Cardinal Dolan for commencement speech.

(MARCH 7) A visit to another "Polish Catholic Cathedral" in Chicago.

(MARCH 6) New poll: U.S. Catholics believe "their church and bishops are out of touch, and that the next pope should lead the church in a more modern direction."

(MARCH 6) Chicago's Francis George says cardinals "will set a date for the conclave to select a new pope once they feel confident they can narrow the field of candidates and get a clearer idea of who the next pope could be."

(MARCH 6) Marian Catholic High School point guard is player of the week.

(MARCH 6) Beloved nun serves as chaplain -- and inspiration -- for Loyola's men basketball team.

(MARCH 6) Historic Indiana church damaged by fire.

(MARCH 6) "One way to evangelize . . . is to bring your family to Sunday Mass during Lent, that is if you’re not used to going together as a family."

(MARCH 5) Rockford Diocese monsignor explains what comes after new pope is chosen.

(MARCH 5) Cardinal Francis George says next pope must be "very aware" of clergy sex abuse and accept a "zero tolerance" policy.

(MARCH 5) As cardinals gather in Rome, they take vow of secrecy.

(MARCH 5) Archdiocese of Chicago sees $40 million cash operating deficit.

(MARCH 5) Marian Catholic's "bigger sister."

(MARCH 5) Catholic hospital in Kankakee gets new name following health system merger.

(MARCH 5) Latino Catholics in Chicago archdiocese hold prayer service in Des Plaines "to preserve the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman."

(MARCH 5) Organizers of South Side Irish parade "seek fundraising boost."

(MARCH 4) Cardinal Francis George celebrates mass "with other American cardinals this morning elevating more than 60 seminarians to acolytes in the church, including a young man of Middle Eastern descent from Tinley Park."

(MARCH 4) Chicago's cardinal has "short list" for next pope.

(MARCH 4) Is Cardinal Francis George "the closest thing the United States has to an 'American Ratzinger'"?

(MARCH 4) Students and faculty at St. Kieran in Chicago Heights wonder about next year now that school is slated to close.

(MARCH 4) Head of Chicago-based Thomas More Society to speak at Catholic Citizens of Illinois event.

(MARCH 4) As new pope is selected, Roger Ebert explains his brand of Catholicism.

(MARCH 4) Preschool operated by Diocese of Joliet center of discrimination lawsuit.

(MARCH 4) Diocese of Joliet participates in charity function.

(MARCH 4) Pope Benedict's official portrait taken down in Archdiocese of Chicago.

(MARCH 1) Pope Benedict XVI formally steps down, pledges obedience to successor.

(MARCH 1) Pope's farewell: "I am simply a pilgrim who is starting the last part of his journey."

(MARCH 1) NCR columnist asks: "Has Benedict XVI reshaped his legacy?"

(MARCH 1) What are the odds of Cardinal George becoming next pope? How about 150 to 1.

(MARCH 1) A Chicago Catholic on next pontiff: "I believe the next pope must be personable, vigorous, tough and diplomatic to force necessary structural and doctrinal changes."

(MARCH 1) Chicago-area writer: "the national issue of clergy sexual abuse may have indirectly contributed to the Chicago church's financial problems because it helped cause some people to break away from the church."

(MARCH 1) Lemont deacon celebrates 40th year as cleric.

(MARCH 1) New Catholic college athletic conference coming together rapidly.

(FEB. 28) Pope Benedict XVI holds last public audience, "bids an emotional farewell."

(FEB. 28) Are DePaul, Marquette universities closer to Catholic Seven athletic conference deal?

(FEB. 28) Catholic bishops conference and other Christian leaders ask president, Congress "to protect the poor during budget negotiations."

(FEB. 28) Official leaves University of Notre Dame to become DePaul's new provost.

(FEB. 28) "As Pope Benedict XVI faces his final days on the throne of St. Peter, a majority of U.S. Catholics view his papacy favorably, and almost six in 10 have no qualms should his successor come from the developing world or open marriage to priests."

(FEB. 27) Upon retirement, Pope Benedict XVI will retain new title: "pope emeritus."

(FEB. 27) Teacher from Fenwick High wins $250,000 on Jeopardy!

(FEB. 27) Documentary chronicles "Cathedral of the North Shore" in Wilmette.

(FEB. 27) "My night as a (lapsed) Roman (Catholic) in an arena filled with (the music of contemporary) Christians."

(FEB. 27) Women's Board of Catholic Charities, Lake County Services hold event.

(FEB. 27) "Catholic colleges and universities, specifically Jesuit institutions, are leading the way in accepting the children brought by parents illegally into the U.S."

(FEB. 27) Days before resigning in scandal, British cardinal suggests that Catholic priests should be allowed to marry.

(FEB. 27) Oak Park resident, Catholic columnist talks about new book.

(FEB. 26) Deerfield parish asks members to do more than just give up something for Lent.

(FEB. 26) West Side Jesuit high school names new president.

(FEB. 26) Nurse at Catholic hospital killed in Rockford on way to mass.

(FEB. 26) USCCB official: abortion rights folks "don’t want to reduce abortions. But most of us still do."

(FEB. 26) "As he prepared to rush to Rome ahead of a snowstorm at home, Chicago's Cardinal Francis George said Monday that the next pope should have insight about how the Vatican operates and the ability to lead a global church."

(FEB. 26) Illinois Catholic couple "taking on Obama over contraception mandate."

(FEB. 25) Melrose Park nuns ecstatic that proposed strip club adjacent to convent hasn't yet opened.

(FEB. 25) Cardinal George talks to the Trib's John Kass about journalism, faith and the next pope.

(FEB. 25) DePaul student among college kids to help at Academy Awards.

(FEB. 25) Southwest Side priest dies unexpectedly.

(FEB. 25) Cardinal George prepares to head to Rome.

(FEB. 25) Chicago's cardinal won't rule out an American pope.

(FEB. 25) "Long live the progressive pope!"

(FEB. 25) Midwestern company making pope memorabilia -- "it's more evangelism than marketing."

(FEB. 25) Loyola student writes that "it is time for the church to reevaluate its place in the world to reflect this shifting population."

(FEB. 22) Illinois' largest Catholic health network plans $147 million office complex on North Side.

(FEB. 22) "While the world waits to find out when the Catholic Church will choose the next pope and who it will be, a new survey shows that U.S. Catholics are divided on the direction the church should take."

(FEB. 22) Brother Rice High School athlete named Player of the Week.

(FEB. 22) Former Chicago-area Church official moves into Latino ministry post in Arkansas.

(FEB. 22) Cardinal Dolan deposed in sex abuse lawsuit stemming from his time in Milwaukee.

(FEB. 22) Executive changes at Chicago-area Catholic health system.

(FEB. 22) Promising news on cancer front for Cardinal Francis George.

(FEB. 21) Joliet official said Catholic Church "should examine its own issues with human dignity before criticizing the city for considering an immigrant detention facility."

(FEB. 21) Study finds majority of young U.S. Catholics find the Church's teaching on sexuality antiquated and Mass attendance an "onerous obligation."

(FEB. 21) Could Notre Dame football star find a place on Chicago Bears?

(FEB. 21) Evergreen Park priest, as a young man, worked in local steel mills.

(FEB. 21) "Two programs that have been used by parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago both emphasize making people feel welcome."

(FEB. 21) Chicago's large Catholic universities see slip in donations.

(FEB. 21) A look at who might be the next pope.

(FEB. 20) Hearing held for accused rapist from Loyola University Chicago.

(FEB. 20) Papal pension: When Benedict XVI retires, he stands to collect retirement benefits.

(FEB. 20) On "journey to visit the Polish Catholic Cathedrals, we attended the Polish mother church of Chicago, St. Stanislaus Kostka."

(FEB. 20) Archdiocese of Chicago announces "the winning names of the Catholic teens and their parish affiliations who participated in the video contest conducted as part of the ongoing emphasis on the Year of Sunday Mass."

(FEB. 19) Chicago's Cardinal Francis George said Sunday "there should be no rush to convene the conclave that elects a successor to Pope Benedict XVI because the days leading up to the election are when cardinals can learn the most about the candidates."

(FEB. 19) Cardinal George "non-committal" as he plans to head to Rome to help pick next pope.

(FEB. 19) Cardinals have been sizing up each other for years.

(FEB. 19) "The Catholic Conference of Illinois, the public policy voice of Illinois' bishops, has issued a statement lamenting the state senate’s 34-21 vote in favor of the legalization of same-sex marriage."

(FEB. 19) Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School in south suburbs "did their part to help families in Haiti who are too poor to bury their loved ones."

(FEB. 19) Vatican raises possibility that conclave to elect new pope could start earlier than initially expected.

(FEB. 19) Loyola University celebrates 50th anniversary of NCAA basketball championship.

(FEB. 19) Cardinal George on pope's resignation: "My prayers for him now take on new intensity."

(FEB. 19) Phil Kadner on troubles in Orthodox Church.

(FEB. 19) South Side Irish Parade to honor Chicago's first responders.

(FEB. 18) Chicago-area parishes "are confronting challenges shared by Catholics worldwide."

(FEB. 18) American bishops "stepped up their battle against President Obama's contraceptives policy . . . by urging Congress to use its fiscal debate to free religious employers from a mandate requiring insurance coverage for birth control."

(FEB. 15) Nun says new pope should be "open to dialogue" with U.S. sisters.

(FEB. 15) Gay marriage initiative advances in the Illinois General Assembly.

(FEB. 15) West suburban man arrested for allegedly "harassing" priests during Ash Wednesday services in Aurora.

(FEB. 15) "What will this change of leadership mean for the Catholic Church? . . . Not much."

(FEB. 15) After years of conflict, St. Louis archdiocese settles legal dispute with "rebellious parish."

(FEB. 15) Archdiocese of Chicago hosting event dealing with various addictions.

(FEB. 15) Loyola University sends Valentine cards to alums.

(FEB. 15) Annual Cardinal Bernardin "Jerusalem" lecture to be held at DePaul next week.

(FEB. 15) More on HHS lawsuit filed by Illinois Catholic organizations.

(FEB. 15) "A laboratory for revitalizing Catholicism."

(FEB. 14) Northwestern professor Gary Wills on pope: "Only he has the authority to make the changeless church change, but it is his authority that stands in the way of change."

(FEB. 14) Author, historian Gary Wills appears on Colbert Report to talk about pope and Catholicism.

(FEB. 14) Facts about St. Valentine and his namesake holiday.

(FEB. 14) University of Notre Dame beats DePaul in overtime.

(FEB. 14) Commuters able to get ashes at Lombard Metra station.

(FEB. 14) Chicago Jesuit says, "We’re at a moment in the United States where we're trying to take very seriously what it means to be both a Catholic and a Jesuit institution of higher education."

(FEB. 14) "Bishops have a 'duty' to deny pro-abortion politicians Communion, American Cardinal says."

(FEB. 14) More details emerge about Benedict XVI's resignation, and the selection process for next pope.

(FEB. 14) Did scandals play a role in pope's resignation?

(FEB. 14) Pope Benedict XVI leaves "mixed legacy" on priestly sexual abuse.

(FEB. 13) Crystal Lake priest discussed the pope's resignation "at Monday's early morning Masses, and said most of the parish was shocked, if not uneasy, about the change."

(FEB. 13) President Obama issues statement about pope's resignation.

(FEB. 13) Chicago-area Catholics "at loss for words at news of pope's resignation."

(FEB. 13) "More surprised than sad, many suburban Catholics expressed admiration and understanding for Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign and now look toward the church's future with hope and a little uncertainty."

(FEB. 13) "No one can have missed the fact that the Archdiocese under the leadership of Cardinal George was, and is anti-gay."

(FEB. 13) With two weeks left in his papacy, what will Benedict do?

(FEB. 13) Bishop Perry: "When the little death of Lent has passed, only what is lifted up with Christ will remain."

(FEB. 13) "While a few years ago, communities saw a number of Catholic schools closing their doors, the Diocese of Joliet is following a trend of increased enrollment and with it, stability."

(FEB. 13) Cardinal George is named No. 37 of Top 100 most powerful Chicagoans in Chicago magazine.

(FEB. 12) Priest, former administrator at Angel Guardian Orphanage on North Side, dies.

(FEB. 12) Catholic reform group asks "concerned Catholics" to fast during Lent to show solidarity with nuns being scrutinized by Vatican.

(FEB. 12) Carmel Catholic's "Crazy Corsairs" student section is Comcast’s 2012 Battle of the Fans Football Champion.

(FEB. 12) Marian Catholic names Hall of Fame inductees.

(FEB. 11) Supporters of same-sex marriage protest outside of Holy Name Cathedral.

(FEB. 11) Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by "six Roman Catholic institutions in Illinois over the issue of birth control and the government's health insurance mandate."

(FEB. 11) Uptown pastor is "avid Star Wars fan."

(FEB. 11) Marian Catholic High School nun is given Lifetime Achievement Award.

(FEB. 11) Catholic bishops, Catholic Relief Services to host "an online discussion devoted to social ministry and legislative priorities."

(FEB. 11) Slow recovery reported for Leo High School student shot on South Side.

(FEB. 11) Battle of Catholic colleges: Marquette beats DePaul in basketball, handing Blue Demons eighth straight loss.

(FEB. 11) Battle of Catholic high schools: Fenwick shuts out St. Rita in hockey.

(FEB. 8) River Forest parish will be first Chicago-area stop for St. Mary Magdalene relic.

(FEB. 8) "U.S. Roman Catholic bishops on Thursday rejected the Obama Administration's latest bid for compromise over a hotly disputed health policy that requires employees at religiously affiliated institutions to have access to insurance coverage for contraceptives."

(FEB. 8) Parish leadership day scheduled for later this month at Mother McAuley High School.

(FEB. 8) "As the Catholic Church works to shape the culture in the 21st century, her members must embrace reality while fearlessly proclaiming the truth."

(FEB. 7) University of Minnesota recruits Marian Central Catholic quarterback.

(FEB. 7) Vatican official thanks media for uncovering Church abuse.

(FEB. 7) "The shell of the new St. Raphael the Archangel Church is up in Old Mill Creek, but this is not just any new parish building under construction."

(FEB. 7) Joliet Catholic running back looking to USC for football.

(FEB. 7) "Americans of different faiths differ on the morality of contraceptives."

(FEB. 7) Judge dons nun outfit before convicting suspect of bank robbery.

(FEB. 6) Alleged stalker of Father Pfleger is deemed unfit for trial.

(FEB. 6) U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) marks National Catholic Schools Week with visit to St. Dennis School in Lockport.

(FEB. 6) Student from DePaul University "wows" American Idol judges.

(FEB. 6) Trial continues for alleged "nuns on the run" bandits.

(FEB. 6) More on case of alleged Pfleger stalker.

(FEB. 6) Archdiocese of Chicago plans to change way it provides meals to Catholic schools in Cook and Lake counties.

(FEB. 6) "A priest from the Milwaukee archdiocese has proposed replacing a talk from retired Cardinal Roger Mahony at a spring meeting of priests with a wide-ranging conference on the priest sex abuse crisis."

(FEB. 6) Theologian explains rationale behind an all-male priesthood.

(FEB. 5) Bishops urge Catholics to contact legislators, encourage them to "support polices that reduce gun violence."

(FEB. 5) Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights is adding some "punch" to activities.

(FEB. 5) Elmhurst Catholic school is "rebranding . . . to better reflect its heritage and mission."

(FEB. 5) Woman sues Archdiocese of Chicago and Jesuits, claiming "a priest who performed services at a LaGrange church 'coerced' her into a sexual relationship."

(FEB. 5) Bank robbers who posed as nuns see start of trial.

(FEB. 5) "Representatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Presbyterian Church-USA, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, the Reformed Church in America, and the United Church of Christ have signed an agreement formally pledging to recognize one another’s baptisms when water and the Trinitarian formula are used."

(FEB. 5) Mass geared toward African-American Heritage Month to be held at Holy Name Cathedral.

(FEB. 5) Annual Catholic Appeal kicks off in Archdiocese of Chicago, where pastors "are asked to walk their congregations through the process of filling out the pledge envelope, even for people who choose not to donate."

(FEB. 4) "Catholic university presidents are cooperating more with their local bishops to strengthen the Catholic identity and mission of their academic institutions."

(FEB. 4) Rockford bishop hosts mass for Catholic Schools Week.

(FEB. 4) Will Cardinal Dolan's plans for New York's Catholic schools translate to Chicago, other dioceses?

(FEB. 1) With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, NFL player reflects on football and Catholicism.

(FEB. 1) "The Vatican's culture ministry warned Thursday that the Catholic church risks losing future generations if it doesn't learn how to understand young people, their language and their culture."

(FEB. 1) Catholic schools in LaGrange, Westchester ready for open houses, activities.

(FEB. 1) “In grade school I'd hoped to become a priest. In high school I pushed it aside deciding I wasn't the type. . . . But I found I had to give it a try.”

(JAN. 31) Rector of Mundelein seminary: "Even if you are going to a parish in downtown Chicago or the middle of the Chicago suburbs, it's mission territory."

(JAN. 31) After anti-abortion display is vandalized at DePaul, "Being the nation’s largest Catholic institution, (the trashing) says that the mission of Catholicism is not really encrypted in the university’s foundation."

(JAN. 31) More on Loyola University student accused of raping two women in Rogers Park dormitory.

(JAN. 31) "Catholics Come Home" ads make appearance during NFL playoffs.

(JAN. 31) One man's take on the state of Catholic school education.

(JAN. 31) An archdiocesan vicar for priests, an Evanston native, dies unexpectedly.

(JAN. 31) More on another archdiocesan priest who died.

(JAN. 31) Catholic colleges, other religious-oriented institutions, "work to welcome all students."

(JAN. 31) "U.S. bishops say they’re willing to ‘go to jail’ over HHS mandate."

(JAN. 30) Loyola University student charged with allegedly raping two fellow students.

(JAN. 30) "People who want to find new architectural and spiritual treasures, or maybe learn a little more about the gems they pass every day can get some help from Catholic Church Tours Inc., a Chicago-based business that organizes pilgrimages to several area churches."

(JAN. 30) "Judge will hold Obama administration to its pledge to modify HHS mandate."

(JAN. 30) Veteran Chicago priest, survivor of Andrea Doria sinking, dies.

(JAN. 29) Exercising the body, and spirit with help from Lincoln Park parish.

(JAN. 29) Is this the year Congress passes comprehensive immigration reform?

(JAN. 29) Joliet Diocese launches annual fundraising appeal.

(JAN. 29) Lutherans "bristle" at talk that they join with Catholic Church.

(JAN. 29) "The Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, located in Lemont, opened the cause for canonization for Mother Mary Theresa in 1940 and, if canonized, she, like Father Augustus Tolton, would be one of the first Chicagoans to become a saint following in the footsteps of Mother Frances Cabrini."

(JAN. 28) For Father Pfleger, basketball is a "tool" for salvation.

(JAN. 28) It's "a family affair" at Oak Lawn Catholic grammar school.

(JAN. 28) Archdiocese sees surge in international priests, with most coming from Nigeria.

(JAN. 28) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host Thomas More Society leader at luncheon.

(JAN. 28) Bishop denounces National Catholic Reporter, a progressive publication covering the Catholic Church.

(JAN. 28) New study finds "typical new U.S. religious" are 39-year-olds who pray rosary, come from big families.

(JAN. 28) Profile of a Chicago philanthropist.

(JAN. 25) Anti-abortion memorial vandalized at DePaul University.

(JAN. 25) Will Loyola University Chicago join new athletic conference populated by other Catholic colleges?

(JAN. 25) White House releases statement reaffirming "commitment" to reproductive rights.

(JAN. 25) "Nearly 300 youths from the Joliet Diocese arrived at St. Charles Borreomo Center in Romeoville Wednesday night to board buses to attend Friday’s March for Life rally in Washington, D.C."

(JAN. 24) Chicago native who wrote "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" dies.

(JAN. 24) Jesuit high schooler from Colorado to appear at All-American Game at Wrigley Field.

(JAN. 24) "A Catholic prescription for Obama's second term."

(JAN. 23) Catholic elementary school enrollment up in Chicago, "stabilizing" in some suburbs, according to archdiocese.

(JAN. 23) Father Pfleger's MLK message: King shouldn't be treated like a history lesson.

(JAN. 23) Notre Dame football player's spiritual adviser spoke to hoax girl "many times."

(JAN. 23) DePaul University to host inaugural "Blue Demon Day."

(JAN. 23) Chicago pastor: "It will be of no support to the parish if you are overly generous of your time in parish ministry and the family and home is neglected."

(JAN. 22) "Christ-centered investing puts finances, religion on the same path."

(JAN. 22) Mass for "victims of abortion" to be held today at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside.

(JAN. 22) "The Catholic owners of an Illinois health services consulting company have won a temporary restraining order against the state's contraceptive mandate."

(JAN. 22) SpeakOut Illinois to host conference, memorial in Rosemont.

(JAN. 22) DePaul's "budget blues" to include possible tuition hike, impact on staffing.

(JAN. 22) "The meaning of ordination and how women were gradually excluded."

(JAN. 22) Loyola University to enroll "fewer low-merit, high-need students."

(JAN. 21) Word is "only a few" archdiocesan schools might close this year.

(JAN. 21) Archdiocese of Chicago eyes public funding for its Catholic schools.

(JAN. 21) "Monsignor Meth," Connecticut priest accused of being part of drug ring, has connections to ex-Chicagoans.

(JAN. 21) Illinois company fighting federal "contraceptive-coverage mandates" scores another court victory.

(JAN. 21) Same-sex marriage law in Illinois could be "boon" to local wedding vendors.

(JAN. 21) Loyola Chicago's 1963 NCAA championship win named best in tournament history.

(JAN. 21) Memorial planned for late DePaul University professor.

(JAN. 18) Vatican prepares guidelines for priests on how to celebrate mass "properly."

(JAN. 18) With flu rampant across U.S., some dioceses are offering recommendations for receiving communion and exchanging the sign of peace.

(JAN. 18) Gay-rights activists planning protest against Cardinal George at Holy Name Cathedral.

(JAN. 18) Elgin-based Catholic hospital accused of overcharging fellow medical center.

(JAN. 18) DePaul University professor "finds calling in Haiti."

(JAN. 17) "Despite reservations about abortion, a solid majority of Americans would oppose an effort to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, according to a new survey."

(JAN. 17) Loyola student robbed at gunpoint in Rogers Park.

(JAN. 17) Southwest Side's Holy Cross Hospital purchased by Sinai Health System.

(JAN. 17) Obama selects Episcopalian priest to deliver closing prayer at inauguration.

(JAN. 17) Judge grants Illinois company "temporary relief from a state requirement that its employee health insurance plan covers birth control."

(JAN. 17) Is Notre Dame football star a victim of cruel hoax?

(JAN. 16) A staggering third of all Illinoisans are living "in or near poverty," and that trend may be worsening.

(JAN. 16) Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League to mark 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with national project.

(JAN. 16) Glen Ellyn Catholic school recognized by Joliet Diocese for its "technology efforts."

(JAN. 16) Four Chicago-area Catholic colleges make Top 100 list of "best online bachelor's programs."

(JAN. 16) South suburban Catholic hospital changing name following health care merger.

(JAN. 16) Southland blogger asks and asserts: "Want to simplify your life? Love more!"

(JAN. 15) Chinese priest who for years served in Chicago-area parishes dies.

(JAN. 15) A "canonical look" at former Chicagoan Dorothy Day's "causa."

(JAN. 15) Notre Dame running back to go pro rather than finish school.

(JAN. 15) Cleric opines on the ever-expanding poor in America: "This is a serious moral failure, and it must be a concern for Catholics striving to live our faith."

(JAN. 15) Archbishop says "some Lutherans hope for a restoration of full communion with Rome, and the Church should be ready to receive them."

(JAN. 15) Joliet Diocese is revising child sexual abuse policy.

(JAN. 15) Cardinal George's opposition to gay marriage is followed by support from business community.

(JAN. 15) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host CatholicVote.org chief to discuss "What Now? Catholics Under a Second Obama Term."

(JAN. 14) Pastor emeritus of Waukegan parish, a South Side native who most recently served at Des Plaines hospital, dies.

(JAN. 14) Gordon Tech wrestler wrangles with IHSA over eligibility.

(JAN. 14) Mass at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls will be shown Sunday mornings on WGN/Ch. 9.

(JAN. 14) Resurrection Health Care has "among the most underfunded pension funds for hospitals in the country."

(JAN. 14) Catholic colleges looking to form new athletic conference meet with "at least one television network hoping to win the future broadcast rights to the new league’s basketball games."

(JAN. 14) American bishops talk to heads of Catholic colleges about, among other things, "Catholic identity."

(JAN. 14) Rockford Diocese, which includes part of the far northwest suburbs, hosts "vocations dinner."

(JAN. 14) Woman hit by cab near DePaul University in Lincoln Park.

(JAN. 14) Joliet Diocese publication: On the death of a priest, University of St. Francis, Montini High School and the annual report.

(JAN. 14) Gary, Ind., bishop visits Haiti, celebrates Mass.

(JAN. 11) Controversial cleric who was excommunicated in 2008 for backing the ordination of women is expelled from his religious order.

(JAN. 11) Roughly 10 percent of Congress attended Jesuit colleges and universities.

(JAN. 11) Federal government approves Medicare contracts for several Chicago-area Catholic health groups.

(JAN. 11) "The largest Catholic health system in Illinois has gained approval from the federal government to run a so-called 'accountable care organization,' part of a program aimed at controlling costs and improving quality in Medicare."

(JAN. 11) "Notre Dame’s glorious but tarnished football season was not a mirage."

(JAN. 10) Knights of Columbus survey finds more than 80 percent of Americans favor "legal restrictions" on abortion.

(JAN. 10) "Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortions, the pro-life movement hasn't stepped back in its resolve to see the decision reversed."

(JAN. 10) "Since at least the 1960s, Catholics have been the single largest denomination in Congress. Although when Protestant denominations are counted together, they still constitute the largest number of members, at 56 percent."

(JAN. 10) More on Cardinal George's opposition to gay marriage in Illinois.

(JAN. 10) Chicago-based Thomas More Society sends letter to General Assembly over gay marriage proposal.

(JAN. 10) Catholic Citizens of Illinois hosts home school advocate.

(JAN. 10) Catholic high school placement test in Archdiocese of Chicago scheduled for Jan. 12.

(JAN. 10) The number of kids living in single-parent homes doubles over last 50 years.

(JAN. 10) Chicago cardinal: "'Liberal' and 'conservative' are not Gospel terms."

(JAN. 9) Following the Newton tragedy, Joliet Diocese tries to reassure parents in its schools.

(JAN. 9) Parishioners in Rockford Diocese, which includes some of Chicago's northwest suburbs, hear from bishop on gay marriage.

(JAN. 9) The U.S. Supreme Court dismisses appeal "from scientists who tried to block funding of stem cell research on human embryos."

(JAN. 9) Does recent Supreme Court decision "end a lingering dispute over research on embryonic stem cells"?

(JAN. 9) U.S. District Court judge in Chicago temporarily halts "enforcement of the HHS mandate against a for-profit Illinois company owned by two Catholics."

(JAN. 9) "Notre Dame's reality check in Monday night's national title game was tough to swallow for local Fighting Irish fans, and those watching on TV didn't take long to look away."

(JAN. 9) "One key . . . to establish Christ as the center of your life is to make it a lifestyle, and not a program, religion, or resolution."

(JAN. 8) Irish eyes aren't smiling, as Notre Dame gets pounded in football championship.

(JAN. 8) Notre Dame football's Beverly connection recalled.

(JAN. 8) "Gun control is a pro-life issue and the time has come for U.S. Catholics to weave strong gun control legislation into the list of life issues demanding our attention."

(JAN. 8) DePaul, Marquette among Catholic colleges to huddle about lucrative new athletic conference.

(JAN. 8) Obama administration looks for new envoy to Vatican.

(JAN. 8) Cardinal George on his goals before retiring: "We have to solidify the financial structure of the archdiocese."

(JAN. 8) Catholic clerics investigating American nuns have "poor records" on sex abuse cases.

(JAN. 8) Mother McAuley alum, now studying at Marquette University, completes African service project.

(JAN. 7) Sports Illustrated: "There is no team in college football like Notre Dame. Wait, that's not quite right. There is no team in sports like Notre Dame."

(JAN. 7) "The closer Notre Dame tried to get to becoming No. 1 again during an era in which the only constant seemed change, the further it often appeared."

(JAN. 7) Notre Dame has "an unprecedented opportunity to do some evangelical witnessing before what many believe will be the largest audience ever to watch a college football game," but the school instead is punting.

(JAN. 7) American Catholic population projected to hit 100 million by mid-century.

(JAN. 7) Catholic representation on Capitol Hill "has reached an all-time high, with 163 members of the new 113th Congress identifying themselves as Catholic."

(JAN. 7) The relationship between faith and government was one of top stories of 2012.

(JAN. 7) Resurrection Healthcare has one of "the most underfunded pension funds for hospitals in the country," Crain's reports.

(JAN. 7) Federal judge dismisses lawsuit brought by the University of Notre Dame against the "contraceptive mandate" in Obama's health-care policy.

(JAN. 7) Grants available in Joliet Diocese for "low-income grass-roots organizations."

(JAN. 4) "Are Catholics too timid to form a united front against the pandemic of violence that wracks the nation?"

(JAN. 4) Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz asks lapsed Catholics to "come home" and start attending mass again.

(JAN. 4) The state Senate leaves without voting on gay marriage measure, leaving the issue "in doubt."

(JAN. 4) Same-sex marriage proposal "stalled for the moment."

(JAN. 4) "A showdown in Illinois is the first test of strength between the Catholic Church and gay marriage advocates since Election Day in November."

(JAN. 4) Jesuit who helped found innovative West Side Catholic high school leaving for East Coast.

(JAN. 4) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is launching a "postcard campaign" in support of comprehensive immigration reform.

(JAN. 4) Over this past year, nearly 20 states adopted 43 provisions that “sought to restrict access to abortion services."

(JAN. 4) Chicago columnist: "The use of sacred and blessed objects has a long history in Catholicism. But the practice easily slips into exaggeration and misuse of the sacred."

(JAN. 3) "If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way."

(JAN. 3) Cardinal's column: "Basically, the nature of marriage is not a religious question."

(JAN. 3) Veteran priest, a native of the North Side who served in Oak Park among other suburbs, dies.

(JAN. 3) Judge gives temporary reprieve to Bronzeville church slated for the wrecking ball.

(JAN. 3) "Chicago Cardinal Francis George has launched a last-ditch campaign to convince the lame-duck Illinois legislature not to legalize same-sex marriage."

(JAN. 3) Is same-sex marriage "good for Illinois business"?

(JAN. 3) Bishop in Rockford Diocese, which includes McHenry County, signs letter opposing same-sex marriage.

(JAN. 3) Downstate priest with Chicago ties goes on leave for unspecified reasons.

(JAN. 2) Cardinal George, bishops take on General Assembly over "same sex marriage" effort.

(JAN. 2) First Chicago baby of 2013 arrives at St. Anthony Hospital.

(JAN. 2) Local gay rights activist on Church: "I continue to be surprised that they use the same arguments over and over."

(JAN. 2) More on Church opposition to Illinois gay marriage legislation.

(JAN. 2) South Side parishioner is 100, and "loves being Catholic."

(DEC. 28) Church links relics to Christ's birth, plans unveiling.

(DEC. 28) Is it trendy to be a traditionalist in the Catholic Church?

(DEC. 28) Loyola University Chicago presents musical performances by Anthony Molinaro.

(DEC. 28) Wheaton College wins "major victory" against HHS contraceptive mandate.

(DEC. 28) Hobby Lobby to defy Obamacare mandate on morning-after pill.

(DEC. 28) Loyola renews rivalry with DePaul Saturday afternoon.

(DEC. 28) Priests reflect on Connecticut tragedy, gun control.

(DEC. 28) "Conscience, not guns."

(DEC. 28) Video: Remembering St. James Catholic Church.

(DEC. 28) Founder of the Catholic Home School Network of America to speak in Chicago.

(DEC. 27) Local residents make Christmas merrier for those who are struggling.

(DEC. 27) Evergreen Park man puts his spin on Christmas.

(DEC. 27) Soldiers get a taste of home during Christmas gatherings.

(DEC. 27) Prolific mob hit man Frank Calabrese Sr., who some say was a religious man, dies in custody.

(DEC. 27) Joliet Christmas domestic dispute turns fatal.

(DEC. 27) Baby Jesus fills void in Elgin Nativity scene following theft.

(DEC. 26) Chip Mulaney returns to the top job at Catholic Charities.

(DEC. 26) Quinn salutes military at annual Christmas dinner.

(DEC. 26) St. James parish celebrates last Christmas expected with old church.

(DEC. 26) Christmas Mass with Cardinal George.

(DEC. 26) Woman's Bridgeport home burns while she attends midnight Mass.

(DEC. 26) Christmas holiday brings no respite to street violence in Chicago.

(DEC. 25) Altruistic organ donations are "rare but growing."

(DEC. 25) Will this Christmas be last for historic Bronzeville church?

(DEC. 24) A Christmas scene on North Clark Street.

(DEC. 24) Santa generally welcome at church.

(DEC. 24) John Kass: Remembering what matters on Christmas Eve.

(DEC. 24) Gary Sinise’s favorite Christmas celebration involves plenty of fanfare.

(DEC. 24) Cardinal George’s Christmas video.

(DEC. 24) Archdiocese of Chicago to demolish 132-year-old church.

(DEC. 21) Jesus sign stolen from Algonquin barbershop.

(DEC. 21) DePaul honors two women for work in Africa.

(DEC. 21) St. Gregory the Great pastor finds inspiration in juggling.

(DEC. 21) Area churches prepare to celebrate birth of Christ.

(DEC. 21) Christmas Without Cancer brings holiday cheer to families affected by illness.

(DEC. 21) Cardinal George extends his Christmas wishes to faithful.

(DEC. 21) Marian students rate nationally.

(DEC. 21) Girls organize toy drive for kids who’ll spend Christmas in Advocate Children’s Hospital.

(DEC. 21) Why people put up nativity scenes.

(DEC. 21) Artwork commemorating Loyola's 1963 NCAA title to go on sale Sunday.

(DEC. 21) University of St. Francis awarded $10,000 grant.

(DEC. 20) Jesus statue returns to scene after years with police.

(DEC. 20) Carmel Catholic wrestler Cristian Migliarese doesn't let spina bifida slow him down.

(DEC. 20) USF students organize food drive to benefit shelter.

(DEC. 20) At ages 82 and 75, local couple seeks sacrament of confirmation.

(DEC. 20) Saint Xavier University’s Graham School of Management offers workshops to small businesses in Pilsen.

(DEC. 19) More on Cardinal George's health.

(DEC. 18) Wisconsin bishop bans New Age nuns from speaking in his diocese.

(DEC. 18) Father Joseph Stalzer of the Diocese of Joliet dies.

(DEC. 18) Catholic conference offers challenge, opportunity.

(DEC. 18) DePaul University appoints three new trustees.

(DEC. 18) Pope: True peace in the world requires end of abortion and gay "marriage."

(DEC. 17) Parishes report success from transformation program.

(DEC. 17) Catholic Charities’ program puts people in position to succeed.

(DEC. 17) Cardinal Francis George awaits outcome of chemo treatments.

(DEC. 17) Rosary girls play Santa for St. Peter’s School families.

(DEC. 17) Director of cemeteries for the Diocese of Rockford discusses why the cemetery and residents decorate the grave of Baby Crystal for Christmas.

(DEC. 17) Jesus statue returns to scene after years with police.

(DEC. 14) Emanuel not inclined to go back to free water for churches.

(DEC. 14) Catholic Conference of Illinois releases “Toolkit on Marriage."

(DEC. 14) DePaul among Catholic schools set to exit Big East.

(DEC. 14) Privately funded Nativity scene OK'd in Arlington Heights park.

(DEC. 14) Bible study with a twist of networking.

(DEC. 14) Carmelite Monks now brewing single serve coffee cups.

(DEC. 14) Gay marriage backers say General Assembly close to tying the knot.

(DEC. 13) Sts. Kateri and Pedro: Inspirations for local Catholics.

(DEC. 13) Loyola University Chicago nursing professor uses yoga for stress reduction in students.

(DEC. 13) More on Cardinal George.

(DEC. 13) Cardinal George says his cancer prognosis is "very, very hopeful."

(DEC. 13) Diocese joins opposition to ICE detention center.

(DEC. 12) Cardinal George provides update on cancer fight.

(DEC. 12) Cardinal George thinking ahead to retirement as he undergoes cancer treatment.

(DEC. 12) Catholics converge in Des Plaines for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.

(DEC. 12) Cardinal George: Doctors "couldn't find any evidence of cancer."

(DEC. 12) Cardinal George talks about his future retirement.

(DEC. 11) Saint Xavier University appoints two new life trustees.

(DEC. 11) Archdiocese of Chicago still trying for water exemptions.

(DEC. 11) DePaul study warns of looming transit system meltdown.

(DEC. 11) Immaculate Heart of Mary turns 100.

(DEC. 10) Churchgoers laud Sen. Cullerton for immigrants’ license bill.

(DEC. 10) Schmich: Nun cannot be silenced.

(DEC. 10) Loyola performs free kidney transplant for illegal immigrant.

(DEC. 10) "Twice-a-year Catholics."

(DEC. 10) St. Gregory High School on Far North Side closing.

(DEC. 10) Former Sun-Times circulation executive, a Catholic, dies of breast cancer.

(DEC. 10) New CTA Loyola entrance progresses nicely.

(DEC. 10) Despite "war on Catholics," faculty and staff at Catholic universities gave overwhelmingly to Obama.

(DEC. 10) Cardinal George expects chemo treatments to end next month.

(DEC. 10) Psychology professor from DePaul offers a procrastinator’s guide.

(DEC. 10) New Catholic church built from two historic Chicago churches.

(DEC. 7) Chicago's religious leaders fight water fee.

(DEC. 7) Chicago-area Catholics gather for peace.

(DEC. 7) Saint Edna wants to expand with 12,000-square-foot facility.

(DEC. 7) Sister Sheila Lyne, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center’s president and chief executive, to retire.

(DEC. 7) Immaculate Conception moving forward with Plunkett Field renovation plans.

(DEC. 7) Merger of Holy Cross, Mt. Sinai is step closer.

(DEC. 6) “The Nutcracker” to run at Dominican University in River Forest.

(DEC. 6) South Loop residents oppose DePaul basketball arena near McCormick Place.

(DEC. 6) Retreat team will spend week with Diocese of Gary youth.

(DEC. 6) Anonymous donor gifts $5 million to Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business.

(DEC. 5) SXU to create Center for the Study of Financial Markets and Derivatives.

(DEC. 5) Alleged victim sues scoutmaster, former Catholic teacher in sex abuse case.

(DEC. 5) Immaculate Conception High School to install synthetic turf at Plunkett Field.

(DEC. 5) New CFO named at Presence Health.

(DEC. 5) Letter: GOP has little to learn from Catholics.

(DEC. 4) Lewis staffer wins Joliet Diocese mission award.

(DEC. 4) Grant to help bring gospel to “always connected” teens.

(DEC. 4) Hundreds attend health fair at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago.

(DEC. 4) Milwaukee-area priest penalized after Eucharistic liturgy with "woman priest."

(DEC. 4) Saint Xavier University’s award-winning public affairs program “God Matters” to return with new episodes.

(DEC. 3) More on the murders at St. Columbanus Catholic Church.

(DEC. 3) "Year of Faith" lecture series begins in Rockford.

(DEC. 3) Faith and values: Black Catholics embrace heritage, history.

(DEC. 3) Poll: Catholics strongly support new Mass translation after first year.

(DEC. 3) River Forest terror suspect, a former student at Dominican University, deemed "mentally unfit."

(DEC. 3) Bishop Conlon talks about the Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests.

(DEC. 3) A meaty debate over Friday abstinence.

(DEC. 3) American Heart Association awards Loyola more than $60,000 for Cardiac research.

(DEC. 3) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago convenes for 95th annual board meeting.

(DEC. 3) Liberty Counsel, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing religious freedom, files lawsuit against Village of Plainfield.

(NOV. 30) Chicago universities, including DePaul, decline to provide investment details in light of national fossil fuel divestment campaign.

(NOV. 30) Presence Health CFO resigns, looks to join rival.

(NOV. 30) Loyola’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts kicks off holiday season with music, song and tradition.

(NOV. 30) Deconstructing Planned Parenthood’s "hypocritical" new motto.

(NOV. 30) Students, including some from Loyola and DePaul, motivated by environmentalist's talk.

(NOV. 30) Author Chris Haw explores his journey from evangelicalism back to Catholicism.

(NOV. 30) Pastor emeritus of Divine Providence Parish in Westchester, priest of the archdiocese for 60 years dies.

(NOV. 30) What has 40 years of abortion done to America?

(NOV. 29) An essay for Chicago's next archbishop.

(NOV. 29) DePaul to help displaced Syrian students.

(NOV. 29) Dominican University hosts Mary Jo Leddy.

(NOV. 29) Former Poetry magazine editor Joseph Parisi to receive honorary doctorate at SXU.

(NOV. 29) Chicago-based SNAP challenges “redemption” notion for abuser.

(NOV. 29) Loyola receives $60,666 American Heart Association grant for cardiac research.

(NOV. 28) Local Catholic groups join effort to restore free water service.

(NOV. 28) Well of Mercy, a transitional home for single mothers, opens in Chicago.

(NOV. 28) Experiencing the newest "doctor" of the Catholic Church.

(NOV. 27) St. Therese Chinese Catholic School principal earns innovator award.

(NOV. 27) Chicago priest reached out to suspected stalker's family.

(NOV. 27) Nativity scene display returns to State Capitol.

(NOV. 27) Where will you be buried?

(NOV. 27) Catholic archdiocese sues Chicago-based insurer over payments in sex-abuse cases.

(NOV. 27) Gang member killed, another seriously wounded at South Side Catholic church.

(NOV. 27) Video: Loyola cooks up "green" recycling scheme.

(NOV. 27) Saint Xavier University to celebrate Founders' Day.

(NOV. 27) Cardinal George: Martyrs of today.

(NOV. 26) Marian Catholic to host annual Madrigal Dinner.

(NOV. 26) Rev. Pfleger, community leaders form coalition to prevent passage of concealed carry law.

(NOV. 26) Arlington Heights park pressed to include Nativity scene for holidays.

(NOV. 26) University of St. Francis students raising funds to feed the hungry.

(NOV. 26) DePaul business professors forecast spending boost.

(NOV. 26) Chicago-based Call To Action stands in solidarity with Fr. Roy Bourgeois.

(NOV. 26) Man turns to Pfleger after allegedly killing neighbor.

(NOV. 26) Bishop Noll dedicates renovated auditorium.

(NOV. 26) Bishops, nuns have "open, cordial" discussion.

(NOV. 26) Pope appoints six cardinals who will elect his successor.

(NOV. 26) Chicago-area native explores his journey from evangelicalism back to Catholicism.

(NOV. 26) Latino track new feature of Catholic conference in Rockford.

(NOV. 26) Loyola gives Thanksgiving dinner – and sense of community — to students.

(NOV. 26) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host Rev. Wilson Miscamble of Notre Dame University.

(NOV. 21) Fair trade sale this weekend at Saint Catherine.

(NOV. 21) Latinos play significant role in Obama's Catholic win.

(NOV. 21) University of Chicago business school grad named to Catholic high school board.

(NOV. 21) Cardiothoracic surgeon joins Loyola Medical Center.

(NOV. 21) Pastor emeritus of St. Matthias Parish in Chicago dies.

(NOV. 20) Cops: Frankfort woman OD’d on heroin at Lewis University.

(NOV. 20) United Center offers free rent for DePaul men’s basketball games.

(NOV. 20) Woman charged with stalking the Rev. Pfleger.

(NOV. 20) Court rejects Hobby Lobby's challenge to contraceptive mandate.

(NOV. 20) DePaul University joins global effort to aid Syrian students.

(NOV. 20) Adopt-A-Family program, run by Catholic Charities of Lake County, seeking donations.

(NOV. 19) Loyola Department of Chemistry receives largest donation in history.

(NOV. 19) Papal nuncio: Catholic division undermines religious freedom.

(NOV. 19) Cardinal honors laypeople with service awards.

(NOV. 19) Deacons collecting donations for Sandy victims.

(NOV. 19) "Twilight" is not simply a pro-life fantasy.

(NOV. 19) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet seeking volunteers.

(NOV. 19) Franciscan Outreach provides shelter to Chicago’s homeless 365 days a year.

(NOV. 19) Emanuel draws opposition, support for marriage equality stance.

(NOV. 19) Judge sides with Carol Stream company on contraceptive coverage.

(NOV. 16) Loyola professor: Inflation subdued because labor market is still weak.

(NOV. 16) Dancer from Downers Grove wins competition at Dominican University, advances to national level.

(NOV. 16) Letter: "I go to a Catholic school. When I get bad grades, I am blamed, not my teachers."

(NOV. 16) Chicago entrepreneur, a Loyola grad, grows HR business through networking.

(NOV. 16) Priest appointments in the Diocese of Rockford.

(NOV. 16) Gathering in Chicago for convention, religious scholars see labor issues as more than academic.

(NOV. 15) Widow claims husband got fungal meningitis from transplanted kidney at Loyola Medical Center.

(NOV. 15) Marian Catholic dominates own speech invitational with six event champions.

(NOV. 15) Loyola unveils 1963 NCAA championship 50th anniversary site.

(NOV. 15) Cardinal Francis George promotes Dorothy Day’s canonization.

(NOV. 15) Former Catholic Cemeteries director helped integrate burial grounds.

(NOV. 15) Loyola student who suffered stroke part of larger health trend.

(NOV. 15) Student-athletes make college plans official during signing day at Marian Catholic High School.

(NOV. 15) Jewel-Osco runs health clinic with Resurrection Health Care on Chicago's North Side.

(NOV. 15) Top bishop: We won't give in on birth control rule.

(NOV. 14) Mokena Christmas Fest set for Nov. 17.

(NOV. 14) Gay marriage is Emanuel’s No. 3 priority for Legislature.

(NOV. 14) The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Pope Pius XII.

(NOV. 14) Four local communities of women praying for the world.

(NOV. 14) Bank of America grant helps DePaul increase minority male graduation rates.

(NOV. 14) Dorothy Day's canonization process advances.

(NOV. 14) Should President Obama reach out to the Catholic bishops?

(NOV. 14) Cook County judge resigns, says political figures and the Archdiocese of Chicago "were out to get her."

(NOV. 13) Clohessy: USCCB should disinvite bishops, including Bishop Conlon of Joliet, in sex abuse cases from conference.

(NOV. 13) Cardinal George attends conference of bishops.

(NOV. 13) Questions arise over "bubble zone law" at Albany abortion clinic.

(NOV. 13) Former executive director of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries, director of finance for the Archdiocese of Chicago dies.

(NOV. 13) University of St. Francis choirs to present sounds of the season.

(NOV. 13) Former Kraft Foods exec named VP at DePaul University.

(NOV. 13) Scholarship established at University of St. Francis in memory of alumna.

(NOV. 13) Catholic bishops come under scrutiny for blurring election lines.

(NOV. 13) DePaul University inspires students with "Distinctions" video series.

(NOV. 13) Chicago radio commentator, a Loyola law school grad, to speak at GOP dinner.

(NOV. 13) Loyola honors wounded veterans at Monday's men's basketball game.

(NOV. 13) The Catholic vote in my precinct.

(NOV. 12) Catholic Citizens of Illinois supports continued boycott of CCHD.

(NOV. 12) Freedom From Religion Foundation challenges Wisconsin diocese's tax-exempt status.

(NOV. 12) Vatican vows to fight gay marriage after gains in U.S., Europe.

(NOV. 12) Provena Saint Joseph offers stop-smoking program.

(NOV. 12) Marian band takes fifth place in national competition.

(NOV. 12) Fallen firefighter’s St. Rita roots ran deep.

(NOV. 12) Loyola students to plant native grass.

(NOV. 12) On Twitter, pope to get different type of followers.

(NOV. 12) Priest featured in Southtown Star Haiti series wins $1 million prize.

(NOV. 12) Former Arlington Heights priest dies in Bolivia.

(NOV. 12) Catholic bishops get crash course in social media.

(NOV. 9) Most Catholics vote for Obama, but Latinos and whites divided.

(NOV. 9) Priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago served as a military chaplain for two decades.

(NOV. 9) Letter: Learn from Biden's response to Catholicism and abortion.

(NOV. 9) St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Evanston begins conversation on women deacons.

(NOV. 8) Loyola panel explores hunger in Chicago.

(NOV. 8) Churches worry that end of free city water will force other cuts.

(NOV. 8) Wake held for fallen Chicago firefighter at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel.

(NOV. 8) Obama’s collision with the Catholic Church is "assured," priest says.

(NOV. 8) "Sister Act" musical coming to Chicago.

(NOV. 8) Take heed of the prophetic, not the political, Chicagoan: Cardinal George.

(NOV. 8) Vatican reminds Obama of differences on healthcare, abortion.

(NOV. 7) University of St. Francis offers programs designed for adult students.

(NOV. 7) Dominican's Siena Center to host lecture by refugee advocate Mary Jo Leddy.

(NOV. 7) Loyola students react to Obama re-election.

(NOV. 7) Catholic Charities survey finds local collaborations with nonprofits.

(NOV. 7) Welcoming immigrants at "heart of Christian discipleship," priest says at Chicago conference.

(NOV. 6) Why we need an atheist president.

(NOV. 6) Meet Father James Heneghan, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

(NOV. 6) St. Tarcissus to get sound insulation to block noise from O’Hare.

(NOV. 6) A special prayer for before an election.

(NOV. 6) Volunteers with Catholic churches in the southwest suburbs running job outreach program.

(NOV. 6) Cardinal Francis George calls battle with cancer a gift.

(NOV. 5) Churchgoers remember fallen Chicago firefighter.

(NOV. 5) Judge backs Catholic firm over contraception mandate.

(NOV. 5) Cardinal George: Witnesses to the faith in the "Year of Faith."

(NOV. 5) Notre Dame professor: Understanding HHS lawsuits.

(NOV. 5) Letter: "Abortion has been one of the most contentious political issues of my adult lifetime."

(NOV. 5) Public may never know what alleged Naperville killer told priest.

(NOV. 5) Illinois bishop's election message criticizes Obama.

(NOV. 5) Catholics expected to split vote in Obama's backyard.

(NOV. 5) Church denies cardinal retirement rumblings.

(NOV. 5) Jewish-Catholic dialogue examines religion in public square, denounces vandalism of churches.

(NOV. 5) Catholic Democrats: We’re the real "pro-lifers."

(NOV. 5) Cardinal writes to priests prior to election.

(NOV. 2) Friendly political rivals square off at St. Xavier.

(NOV. 2) Naperville babysitter went to confession before murders.

(NOV. 2) Chicago "measured by blocks, el stops, wards, parishes, and the time it takes to get somewhere."

(NOV. 2) Storytelling the focus of program at Dominican.

(NOV. 2) DePaul pledges to perfect student veteran services.

(NOV. 2) Scientists at Notre Dame have begun using a new nuclear accelerator.

(NOV. 2) Rockford diocesan youth honored for service, leadership, faith.

(NOV. 2) Judge backs Catholic firm over contraception mandate.

(NOV. 2) Chicago native, "Flight" director: "Catholicism’s all about death and dying."

(NOV. 1) USF students to hear from legendary coach.

(NOV. 1) Will the world end on Dec. 21, 2012? Astrophysicist to discuss facts vs. fiction at Saint Xavier University.

(NOV. 1) Carmel Catholic students learn from Holocaust survivor’s past.

(NOV. 1) New Ad: Catholics should defend religious freedom by voting for Romney-Ryan.

(NOV. 1) Cardinal George and a nation state "gone bad."

(NOV. 1) A living rosary in Lemont.

(NOV. 1) Sen. Durbin targeting Ohio Catholics for Obama.

(NOV. 1) Peoria Catholic bishop assails Obama on abortion.

(NOV. 1) Former Loyola University instructor loses $153K to county.

(OCT. 31) Vatican may eventually limit Sistine Chapel visits.

(OCT. 31) Loyola priest shares tales from the crypt.

(OCT. 31) Bishop Conlon talks about differences between the minor and major seminaries.

(OCT. 31) Marian Catholic Fine Arts Department announces the 10th annual Christmas Madrigal dinners.

(OCT. 31) Catholic Citizens of Illinois to host Dr. Anthony Caruso.

(OCT. 31) Letters: Catholics of all kinds.

(OCT. 31) Video: How faith should inform our decisions about money.

(OCT. 31) Local volunteers needed for Catholic mission in Bolivia.

(OCT. 31) Green Bay bishop urges parishioners to vote against candidates who support abortion, gay marriage.

(OCT. 31) Chick-Fil-A gay marriage stance focus of Loyola forum.

(OCT. 30) Knights of Columbus: Connecting men to their faith while serving others.

(OCT. 30) Marian Catholic band wins 33rd straight state title.

(OCT. 30) Leader of pro-choice Catholic group clashes with bishops.

(OCT. 30) Loyola names new medical director.

(OCT. 30) Details revealed on Gordon Tech, DePaul partnership.

(OCT. 30) St. James infirmity: Distressed century-old Catholic church heads toward demolition.

(OCT. 30) St. Mark Catholic Church in Wheaton celebrates 50th anniversary.

(OCT. 29) Catholic, anti-abortion and voting for Barack Obama.

(OCT. 29) RCIA directors: Faith formation isn’t "one-size-fits-all."

(OCT. 29) Former Chicago Ald. Virginia Rugai named SXU's first Senior Fellow.

(OCT. 29) Immaculate Conception Parish to host 26th annual Mistletoe Market Craft and Gift Show.

(OCT. 29) Dominican University hosts lecture by Congressman Danny K. Davis.

(OCT. 29) Marian Catholic student is semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship program.

(OCT. 29) DePaul conference to explore the growing reality of a mixed-race world.

(OCT. 29) Police searching for Barrington Catholic school burglar.

(OCT. 29) In Obama’s first term, an evolving Christian faith and a more evangelical style.

(OCT. 26) Politics and moral complexity: God’s law comes first.

(OCT. 26) Learn about prayer through music at SXU’s Theology South series.

(OCT. 26) Loyola celebrates "Life After Innocence" project.

(OCT. 26) Zorn: Filling in the blanks is no way to fight for abortion rights.

(OCT. 26) Catholics want more focus on poverty than abortion, survey finds.

(OCT. 26) Faith-based Catholic radio’s popularity surges in bad economy.

(OCT. 26) Catholic conference in Chicago to highlight ethics in immigration debate.

(OCT. 25) Catholics for Choice president, who is visiting Chicago, speaks on religion and LGBT individuals.

(OCT. 25) Catholics for Choice president, who is visiting Chicago, speaks on religion and LGBT individuals.

(OCT. 25) The myth and the reality of "I'll die in my bed": What Cardinal Francis George really said.

(OCT. 25) Online forum discusses whether or not Chicago Catholics should have a say in George's replacement.

(OCT. 25) Cardinal George fears successors will be imprisoned, martyred.

(OCT. 24) Silver Cross, Little Company say they carry no drugs associated with meningitis scare.

(OCT. 24) Loyola receives $270,000 to combat violence against women.

(OCT. 24) Marin: Why isn’t Paul Ryan on Catholic bishops’ "wafer watch"?

(OCT. 24) Chicago meeting: Muslims, Catholics can live their faith together.

(OCT. 24) Educators from Nigeria visit schools as part of archdiocesan partnership.

(OCT. 24) "Know that the only way that you fail in living and mentoring the Faith is to give up."

(OCT. 24) Marian Catholic announces search for head football coach.

(OCT. 24) Cardinal George warns U.S. secularization is more serious than elections.

(OCT. 24) Marian Catholic awards 72 academic letters.

(OCT. 24) Business and cultural leaders in Chicago sign declaration to support religious freedom.

(OCT. 23) Ukrainian scholar helped found Ukrainian Catholic parish in Chicago.

(OCT. 23) Marian Catholic High School awards 72 academic letters for 4.0 GPAs.

(OCT. 23) State Senate candidate Barbara Bellar a "former nun" without vows.

(OCT. 23) Catholics want more focus on poverty than abortion: survey.

(OCT. 22) Former Dominican president stays active on campus.

(OCT. 22) DePaul, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science establish alliance.

(OCT. 22) Women, some from the Chicago area, describe circumstances that led to abortion.

(OCT. 22) Illinois Catholic Charities seek new path without foster care, adoption.

(OCT. 22) Marian Catholic football coach Dave Mattio announces his retirement.

(OCT. 22) Meet Alicia La Hoz, founder of Family Bridges, a nonprofit that works with the Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

(OCT. 22) Dozens of states make it hard to get abortions.

(OCT. 22) Chicago organization for LGBT Catholics to end its 40th anniversary year with a history panel.

(OCT. 22) Vatican names seven saints including first Native American.

(OCT. 22) Chicago Catholic group hits back on contraception mandate in TV spot.

(OCT. 22) Presence Health to move headquarters to the Loop.

(OCT. 19) Loyola University Chicago dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow.

(OCT. 19) Archdiocese's new health care leader on mission.

(OCT. 19) Does Chicago have enough police officers? Criminal justice panel to discuss topic at Loyola.

(OCT. 19) Walsh, Duckworth clash on Medicare, abortion.

(OCT. 18) Loyola University mourns death of student.

(OCT. 18) Chicago Native American group heads to Rome for Kateri Tekakwitha canonization.

(OCT. 18) DePaul University, Gordon Tech to join forces.

(OCT. 17) Chicago native Jenny McCarthy speaks in Naperville on growing up Catholic.

(OCT. 17) SXU students get a kick out of debate.

(OCT. 17) Dominican University Brennan School of Business to honor River Forest's William J. Darley.

(OCT. 17) Catholic Charities “Sunday in the Park at Ravinia” raises $12,000.

(OCT. 17) Lockers at Concordia, Dominican University burglarized.

(OCT. 17) Lawrence Metzger, a longtime accounting professor at Loyola University, dies.

(OCT. 17) Pastor who was moved to Chicago now going back to Cleveland church.

(OCT. 17) Chicago filmmaker chronicles Vatican II transformation of US nuns.

(OCT. 16) Loyola panel asks: Who should Catholics vote for?

(OCT. 16) Cardinal Turkson causes uproar with "Muslim scare" video at Vatican.

(OCT. 16) Marian Catholic unveils new school facilities.

(OCT. 16) Yankees manager Joe Girardi attends father’s funeral services at Catholic church in Peoria.

(OCT. 15) Loyola's Gannon Center for Women and Leadership to host panel discussing presidential campaign.

(OCT. 15) SXU to host conference for educators about promoting literacy in K-12 students.

(OCT. 15) The Obama mandate: "The gravest threat to religious freedom in 226 years."

(OCT. 15) DePaul basketball coach, players excited for potential move to the city.

(OCT. 15) Loyola Jesuit new president of Saint Joseph’s University.

(OCT. 15) A member of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago for 70 years dies.

(OCT. 15) Owners of Chicago Bears hold religious meeting against contraception edict.

(OCT. 15) Little Company of Mary welcomes visitors to West Pavilion Open House.

(OCT. 12) Father Barron: Today’s "savvy headhunters" and the "hookup culture."

(OCT. 12) In Red Mass homily, Cardinal George rues HHS mandate, abortion, same-sex marriage.

(OCT. 12) Bishop Malloy ordains first class of deacons.

(OCT. 12) NIU’s Nabal Jefferson owes debt of gratitude to Fr. Dan Mallette.

(OCT. 12) Rockford seminarian ordained a deacon in Rome.

(OCT. 12) Like Ryan and Biden, U.S. Catholics are deeply divided.

(OCT. 12) Fr. Dan Mallette moves into new home.

(OCT. 12) Poet and artistic director of Young Chicago Authors to present at Dominican University.

(OCT. 12) "Year of Faith" begins in Rockford Catholic Diocese.

(OCT. 11) Sacred Heart School alumni plan reunion.

(OCT. 11) History hoopla: Colangelo dedicates wall at St. James Hospital.

(OCT. 11) Loyola School of Communication to host radio panel.

(OCT. 11) Beloved Southwest Side priest moves into new home.

(OCT. 11) Cardinal Roger Mahony to speak at USF.

(OCT. 11) Sun-Times chairman recognizes savior of Chicago’s Catholic schools.

(OCT. 11) "Padrinos" encourage more Hispanic families to enroll their children in Catholic schools.

(OCT. 11) Six elementary schools earn Blue Ribbon awards.

(OCT. 11) Catholic, Muslim leaders celebrate U.S. interfaith dialogue in Chicago.

(OCT. 11) Joliet Diocese pays $1.9 million settlement to man hit by Elmhurst priest.

(OCT. 11) Animal blessing honors St. Francis of Assisi.

(OCT. 11) "Why do so many Catholics support marriage equality?"

(OCT. 10) Dominican University Siena Center to host "All Are Immigrants" lecture.

(OCT. 10) SXU receives $645,000 scholarship grant for disadvantaged students.

(OCT. 10) Loyola University to dedicate The Newhart Family Theatre, named in honor of Loyola alumnus and comedian Bob Newhart.

(OCT. 10) Landmarked rectory at St. Sylvester in demolition dispute.

(OCT. 10) Darrow to speak at Woodstock church.

(OCT. 10) Statuary damaged  at McHenry church.

(OCT. 10) Steinberg: A milestone in the fading of religion.

(OCT. 10) Catholic Charities to host financial education workshops.

(OCT. 9) Chicago librarian says kids should read anything they want.

(OCT. 9) Local theologian headed to synod as an "expert."

(OCT. 9) ComEd chief to speak at St. Xavier.

(OCT. 9) Plenary in Chicago brings together Catholic-Muslim regional dialogues.

(OCT. 9) Local couple receives award from Catholic Charities.

(OCT. 8) Marian Catholic to host Oktoberfest.

(OCT. 8) HHS mandate rally set for Oct. 20 in Woodstock.

(OCT. 8) Cardinal George homily: There are times the law is a cause of scandal.

(OCT. 8) Two nuns in their 70s find a mission in teaching free GED classes on Near West Side.

(OCT. 8) Pope launches drive to reclaim lapsed Western Catholics.

(OCT. 8) UIC researchers to study pastoral counseling.

(OCT. 8) Cook County Board gives its support to Marian Catholic band program.

(OCT. 8) Cardinal George announces new pastor at St. Bernadette.

(OCT. 8) Pair of Catholic-themed plays at ATC would have mass appeal.

(OCT. 8) East Chicago time capsule hidden for nearly a century inside the old St. Mary Catholic School to be opened.

(OCT. 8) Nonprofit goes after college dropouts, including one woman who briefly attended DePaul, to help them finish degree.

(OCT. 8) Rockford Catholics honor life in chain of silent prayer.

(OCT. 5) Bishop Conlon reflects about St. Teresa of Avila and the Importance of Prayer Part 2.

(OCT. 5) Poll: Large majority of Illinois Catholics support same-sex unions.

(OCT. 5) Fewer abortions, teen pregnancies with free birth control.

(OCT. 5) Holiday cards created by artists in Catholic Charities' After Supper Visions photography program now available.

(OCT. 5) Chicago parish split by priests' controversy.

(OCT. 5) Montini students hold fundraising walk along Chicago lakefront.

(OCT. 4) St. Joseph Parish in Back of the Yards turns 125.

(OCT. 4) St. Francis students analyze the debate.

(OCT. 4) DePaul University and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science establish alliance to address growing need for health care professionals.

(OCT. 4) Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and author Daniel Kahneman to speak at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

(OCT. 4) Dominican University’s Siena Center to host “Elections, Economics and Ethics.”

(OCT. 4) Concert benefited planned church center.

(OCT. 4) Cardinal Francis George attends symposium in Fort Wayne.

(OCT. 4) New Catholic radio station to target Lake County.

(OCT. 4) A Latina journalist returns to teach at DePaul.

(OCT. 4) Numerous shootings, other crimes occur near Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Chicago.

(OCT. 4) Letter: Priest has brought joy to many.

(OCT. 4) Catholic school teen tours headquarters after professing desire to join bureau.

(OCT. 4) Marian Catholic community blesses Technology/Media Center.

(OCT. 4) Chicago priest's refusal to leave rectory throws Catholic church into chaos.

(OCT. 3) More turmoil at South Side parish: St. Margaret of Scotland principal resigns.

(OCT. 3) How Catholic are Catholic universities? Retired Marquette President Father Robert Wild to answer.

(OCT. 2) Jenny McCarthy, a Chicago native, on wanting to be nun.

(OCT. 2) Black member of Catholic group upset at hostile treatment.

(OCT. 2) Longtime priest expected to move from rectory this week.

(OCT. 2) Both candidates leave God off the campaign trail.

(OCT. 2) Emanuel mum on where he wants DePaul basketball team to move back to the city.

(OCT. 1) Summit at Benedictine spotlights ways women can succeed.

(OCT. 1) St. Germaine pastor remembered for compassion, ice cream cones.

(OCT. 1) Chaplain back in Tinley to share tales from the front.

(OCT. 1) Calvary Cemetery in Aurora in state of decay.

(OCT. 1) Info Junkie: Father Holtschneider, DePaul University.

(OCT. 1) St. Raphael the Archangel Church brings blessing and honor to God.

(OCT. 1) DePaul, McPier reportedly in stadium talks.

(OCT. 1) Archdiocese seeking agreement for priest who doesn’t want to leave.

(OCT. 1) Developer sees sports complex on South Side for Catholic and public schools.

(OCT. 1) What winning the "Catholic vote" means today.

(OCT. 1) Pope's bid to win over Catholic rebels seems at dead end.

(OCT. 1) Report: Cook Co. judges sealed hundreds of cases, including some that involved the Archdiocese of Chicago.

(OCT. 1) Cardinal George coming to Niles Monday.

(OCT. 1) Chicago's Mother Cabrini Shrine reopens.

(OCT. 1) Combative priest not ready to step aside.

(OCT. 1) DePaul to form alliance with medical school.

(OCT. 1) What frat house? Greek life at DePaul.

(OCT. 1) Dominican University to host Gerard Powers, professor of Catholic peacebuilding at Notre Dame.

(SEPT. 28) SD 124 sues, seeking changes to Sisters of Mercy retirement center.

(SEPT. 28) Venerable Sheen celebrated as a "model of virtue."

(SEPT. 28) New DePaul database spreads the wisdom of Louise de Marillac.

(SEPT. 28) Family Business Center at Loyola announces award winners.

(SEPT. 28) Game on: Chicago Catholic League celebrates centennial year.

(SEPT. 28) University of St. Francis student’s photo in The New York Times.

(SEPT. 28) Atlanta archbishop, formerly of Chicago, answers questions about Mary.

(SEPT. 28) South Side priest clashes with replacement, cardinal over orders to step aside.

(SEPT. 28) Loyola professor on "One Book, One Chicago."

(SEPT. 28) Sustainability in season at Illinois Catholic college.

(SEPT. 28) Paolo Gabriele, the papal butler who fell from grace.

(SEPT. 27) Obama vs. Catholics, Catholics vs. Obama.

(SEPT. 27) Writers’ Theatre to perform Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at Loyola.

(SEPT. 27) St. Xavier to host Harvest Literacy conference Oct. 10.

(SEPT. 27) Parish supporters rally around "living saint" they say is being pushed to retire.

(SEPT. 27) Priest faces eviction from church-owned home.

(SEPT. 27) Loyola to formally bless and dedicate new Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing building.

(SEPT. 27) Chick-Fil-A still ruffling Chicago alderman's feathers.

(SEPT. 26) Antioch-based Catholic radio station targets spring launch.

(SEPT. 26) Marian Catholic to host Oktoberfest.

(SEPT. 26) Chicago alderman vexed by Chick-fil-A statements.

(SEPT. 26) Longtime St. Germaine pastor dies at 83.

(SEPT. 25) Pastor of St. Bernadette in Evergreen Park resigns amid sex abuse claim.

(SEPT. 25) Cardinal George cancels October trip to Rome.

(SEPT. 25) Chicago's Cardinal Francis George celebrates couples' 50th anniversaries by blasting marriage equality.

(SEPT. 25) Priest resigns after accusations of sexual misconduct.

(SEPT. 25) "We would love to see Archbishop Wilton Gregory become the next Bishop of Chicago."

(SEPT. 24) Associate pastor at Holy Name Cathedral, assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago dies.

(SEPT. 24) Exhibition showcases Loyola faculty members’ art.

(SEPT. 24) Saint Francis Hospital nurse honored with regional award in nursing excellence.

(SEPT. 24) SXU’s Chicago campus welcomes Cougars on Parade.

(SEPT. 24) Nun who founded SisterHouse on Chicago's West Side to help women dies.

(SEPT. 24) NBA stars help rival gang members call truce on St. Sabina court.

(SEPT. 24) Faculty member at Loyola’s Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing wins ANA award.

(SEPT. 24) Church authorities silent in face of Catholic Melinda Gates' global contraceptive campaign.

(SEPT. 24) Archdiocesan board launches plan to strengthen schools.

(SEPT. 24) Archbishop Sartain, former Joliet bishop: Gay "marriage" would leave the family "harmed beyond repair."

(SEPT. 24) Game on: Chicago Catholic League celebrates centennial year.

(SEPT. 24) Chick-fil-A's stance on marriage remains unchanged.

(SEPT. 24) Watseka residents come to accused priest’s defense.

(SEPT. 24) Father Pfleger honored with "the local version of The Nobel Peace Prize."

(SEPT. 24) Cardinal George: "Society will be the worse for it" if gay marriage legalized.

(SEPT. 21) Catholic Charities to provide mobile outreach for the city.

(SEPT. 21) Benedictine University slates annual women’s summit.

(SEPT. 21) President of CatholicVote.org, who is from the Chicago area, takes leave to work with Romney campaign.

(SEPT. 21) Chick-fil-A mum on letter to Chicago alderman as gay rights groups claim victory.

(SEPT. 21) Benedictine opens new $2.5 million welcome center.

(SEPT. 20) University of St. Francis student pens, produces radio theme song for Bears long snapper.

(SEPT. 20) Editorial: Joliet bishop does right with reversal.

(SEPT. 20) Former teacher and track coach at St. Ignatius College Prep dies.

(SEPT. 20) Did Jesus have a wife?

(SEPT. 20) Sinai strikes deal with Holy Cross Hospital.

(SEPT. 19) Loyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies launches Bible tweet campaign.

(SEPT. 19) Former deacon at Christ the King Parish, chaplain at LCM Hospital, program director for Catholic Charities and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

(SEPT. 19) Moreno relents, will allow Chick-fil-A.

(SEPT. 19) Cardinal Francis George reduces workload, cancels trip to Rome as he battles cancer.

(SEPT. 19) Marian Catholic golf outing funds scholarships.

(SEPT. 19) Joliet bishop reverses decision, removes accused priest from ministry again.

(SEPT. 19) Presence Health wants higher credit rating.

(SEPT. 18) Former abortion providers, including some with ties to the Chicago area, to speak at Pro-Life Action League conference.

(SEPT. 18) Rosary High School celebrates a half-century of learning.

(SEPT. 18) McAuley grad working to save newborns.

(SEPT. 18) Nuns who provide care at McHenry County Jail featured in documentary.

(SEPT. 18) Cardinal George updates cancer battle.

(SEPT. 18) Former Chicago principal retiring as superintendent of schools for the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

(SEPT. 18) Loyola to hold memorial for deceased student.

(SEPT. 18) Catholic New World, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago, celebrates 120 years.

(SEPT. 18) Dominican University ranked 16th in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

(SEPT. 18) Archdiocese of Chicago "not exactly bubbling over with enthusiasm" for Voice of the Faithful project.

(SEPT. 18) Loyola student teachers locked out by strike.

(SEPT. 17) Ex-Komen exec tells all in new book, "Planned Bullyhood."

(SEPT. 17) Church groups provide meals, programs for students during Chicago teacher strike.

(SEPT. 17) Diocese of Joliet issues statement on priest who returned to ministry despite abuse allegation.

(SEPT. 17) Dominican University School of Education lecture: Rick Van Acker.

(SEPT. 17) Catholic Citizens of Illinois annual dinner to be held Oct. 17.

(SEPT. 17) Loyola student electrocuted by third rail on Red Line.

(SEPT. 17) Catholic group focuses on successor to Cardinal Francis George.

(SEPT. 17) Cristo Rey educator: Teachers must build character, not just test scores.

(SEPT. 14) Lewis University reaches 10 years of record-breaking enrollment.

(SEPT. 14) From German to Spanish: Elgin church marks 125th anniversary.

(SEPT. 14) Provena unveils new private patient rooms.

(SEPT. 14) Chicago filmmaker spent eight years on new documentary "Band of Sisters."

(SEPT. 14) Diocese of Joliet doesn’t deny reinstated priest abused teen.

(SEPT. 14) The Rev. Richard Dolezal, priest, Latin school teacher and administrator, dies.

(SEPT. 14) Pope visits Lebanon amid Syria war, Libya protest.

(SEPT. 13) Victims want Cardinal George to oust colleague.

(SEPT. 13) St. Mary Magdalene Church to host series of adult faith formation sessions.

(SEPT. 13) Dean, professor at Loyola discusses recent study on HIV in African Americans.

(SEPT. 13) "If the bishops want to lead, they must first listen."

(SEPT. 13) Illinois judge tosses consumer fraud suit against DePaul's College of Law.

(SEPT. 13) Hobby Lobby sues over morning-after pill coverage.

(SEPT. 13) Mercy unveils new Presence name and logo.

(SEPT. 13) Catholic Charities gets boost from 11th Gala of the Arts.

(SEPT. 13) Deacon: Chicago teachers strike reveals the need for school choice.

(SEPT. 13) Joliet Diocese: Bishop can’t be removed from ministry despite having allegedly molested boy.

(SEPT. 12) Three-term president of the Marquette University Alumni Club, past president of the Catholic Social Services Board of Directors, member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Community Center.

(SEPT. 12) School teacher with the Archdiocese of Chicago for 42 years dies.

(SEPT. 12) St. Thomas the Apostle, Maternity BVM combine for 225 years of Catholic education.

(SEPT. 12) "Stand Up for Religious Freedom" rallies coming to Chicago, elsewhere.

(SEPT. 12) Pro-Life Action League: Autopsy reveals details of grisly abortion death at a Chicago Planned Parenthood.

(SEPT. 12) SNAP protests reinstatement of "predator priest" at Joliet diocese headquarters.

(SEPT. 12) University of St. Francis receives donation of downtown Joliet building from BMO Harris Bank.

(SEPT. 12) Loyola University Chicago’s School of Communication hosts journalist panel on 2012 presidential campaign.

(SEPT. 12) Highland Park victim of fatal crash remembered at St. James Catholic Church.

(SEPT. 12) Bishop Conlon of Joliet addresses Kansas City sex abuse case.

(SEPT. 12) Kass visits Leo High School, one of the private schools operating as public school teachers strike.

(SEPT. 11) Football fans to learn the history of the Chicago Bears at Saint Xavier University.

(SEPT. 11) Loyola unveils the Newhart family theatre in honor of its famed alumnus, Bob Newhart.

(SEPT. 11) Holy Angels students take action on violence.

(SEPT. 11) Catholic Consortium of Lake County starts school year with technology upgrades.

(SEPT. 11) The Rev. William Grogan named vicar for health care.

(SEPT. 11) Chicago Catholic Charities to provide mobile outreach for the city.

(SEPT. 11) New home for St. Joseph Seminary dedicated.

(SEPT. 11) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago to get $500,000 from the Justice Department.

(SEPT. 11) Scope of renovations unclear at St. James in Belvidere.

(SEPT. 11) Former Loyola grad student says school’s alleged mold made her sick.

(SEPT. 11) Catholic woman: Why I stand with Chicago's teachers.

(SEPT. 10) Bus carrying Catholic school children hit by gunfire.

(SEPT. 10) Gov. Pat Quinn thinks "God" has a place in 2012 Democratic platform.

(SEPT. 7) "God" at issue at the Democratic convention.

(SEPT. 7) Parent with autistic child: "How do I explain God and heaven to my son?"

(SEPT. 7) Date set for retrial of sex abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Green Bay.

(SEPT. 6) Catholic student center pitches smaller building; University Village neighbors oppose.

(SEPT. 6) Joliet bishop says Church's credibility on sex abuse is "shredded."

(SEPT. 6) Cardinal George to begin chemo.

(SEPT. 5) Chicago priest returns to pulpit after investigation.

(SEPT. 5) Loyola University Chicago signs faith-based commitments to sustainability.

(SEPT. 5) Priest was a teacher and administrator for 22 years, served 27 years in various parochial ministry assignments, including Christ the King Church in Milwaukee.

(SEPT. 5) Hale: Support Chicago Catholic schools to help curb city violence.

(SEPT. 5) Former Loyola athletic director moves to Lewis University.

(SEPT. 5) Dominican University energy program sees big savings.

(SEPT. 4) St. Francis to host women’s lecture.

(SEPT. 4) Cardinal George says he’s ready for chemotherapy.

(SEPT. 4) Cardinal George: With God and prayers, "I’m sure it’ll be all right."

(AUG. 31) Former president of the Holy Name and St. Vincent DePaul societies, usher for 77 years at Holy Rosary Church dies.

(AUG. 31) School begins at University of St. Francis.

(AUG. 31) Cardinal George’s doctors schedule chemotherapy regimen.

(AUG. 31) Marian Catholic endowment golf classic exceeds goal, tops $109,000.

(AUG. 30) Retired priest from Naperville on leave after sex abuse claims.

(AUG. 30) Art of Caring raises $275,000 for Catholic Charities in Lake County.

(AUG. 30) Son recalls Republican National Convention of 1960 with his dad, a South Side Irish Catholic.

(AUG. 30) Lincolnwood Mayor scolds residents for behavior toward Misericordia project.

(AUG. 30) God Squad: Sometimes, bending a rule for the sake of hope is wise.

(AUG. 29) Scouting, volunteering add up to smooth sailing for Brother Rice junior.

(AUG. 29) Cardinal to begin chemotherapy next week.

(AUG. 29) Cardinal George to undergo four months of chemo.

(AUG. 28) Experts focus on lay boards' emerging role in Catholic education.

(AUG. 28) Cardinal George looks to God as second cancer fight begins.

(AUG. 28) New Catholic priest, a native of Chicago’s South Side, has young ear, Facebook page.

(AUG. 28) Loyola University of Chicago psychologist: Homicide trends must be measured over years, not months.

(AUG. 28) Cardinal George speaks about cancer diagnosis.

(AUG. 28) Catholic services set for 13-year-old Palatine boy.

(AUG. 27) Cardinal George: On death and other limitations.

(AUG. 27) New kind of order could help clarify end-of-life wishes, but Wis. bishops concerned about euthanasia threat.

(AUG. 27) La Grange artist to donate work to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

(AUG. 27) Cardinal George not sure if he’ll retire yet.

(AUG. 27) Chicago priest prays during picket, clashes with gay activists.

(AUG. 27) Cardinal George "fearful" about cancer but vows to keep working.

(AUG. 27) Librarian who studied at Dominican University honored for work.

(AUG. 24) College students, including some at St. Xavier, worry about job market.

(AUG. 24) Siena Center to host Vatican astronomer, author Br. Guy Consolmagno.

(AUG. 24) Survivors celebrate cheating death at Loyola Medical Center.

(AUG. 24) Holy Cross, Mt. Sinai merger set for fall.

(AUG. 24) Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing receives grant to prepare leaders in infection prevention.

(AUG. 24) School bells ring at St. Scholastica's Senior Academy for the final year.

(AUG. 24) Special Mass held for West Chicago boy in coma.

(AUG. 24) Cardinal George calls for "more humane and just" immigration policies.

(AUG. 24) Fellow cancer patients offer prayers, encouragement for George.

(AUG. 24) Lincolnwood trustees approve Catholic facility for disabled.

(AUG. 24) City hiring Catholic Charities to provide services to homeless.

(AUG. 24) Cardinal George to make first appearance since cancer diagnosis.

(AUG. 24) Cardinal: No plans to stop.

(AUG. 24) Catholic businesswoman from Chicago sues over HHS mandate.

(AUG. 23) "Catholic bishops -- religious liberty, religion's shame."

(AUG. 23) Aurora baker, a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, shares oven’s bounty.

(AUG. 23) Joliet Catholic grad may be in the starting lineup for the Colts’ season opener against the Bears.

(AUG. 23) Milwaukee-area Catholic priest faces excommunication after launching new parish.

(AUG. 23) Former Alexian Brothers employee charged after allegedly sending threats to hospital patients.

(AUG. 23) Community bids farewell to slain volleyball star at St. Francis High School in Wheaton.

(AUG. 22) Universities including Loyola and DePaul "are radically changing the way they interact with their alumni."

(AUG. 22) The labor priest, a once-familiar Catholic figure, rises anew.

(AUG. 22) Lawsuit against Chicago Archdiocese alleges abuse.

(AUG. 22) Archdiocese sets up prayer website for Cardinal George.

(AUG. 22) Funeral Mass for slain volleyball player to held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheaton.

(AUG. 21) Rancho Dominguez Adobe historian, priest who grew up in Chicago dies at 96.

(AUG. 21) Accused priest, whose family resides in the Chicago area, is denied bail in sex abuse case.

(AUG. 21) At Loyola, Durbin calls for reform, regulation of college loans.

(AUG. 21) Evanston mom could be among the first in centuries to be ordained a deacon in Catholic Church.

(AUG. 21) Judge dismisses clergy abuse case that accused Vatican.

(AUG. 21) Cardinal to undergo more tests in latest cancer battle.

(AUG. 20) Religious order with Berwyn office targeted in postal theft.

(AUG. 20) Rainbow Sash Movement calls for prayers for Chicago's Cardinal Francis George.

(AUG. 20) Longtime pastor gets honorary street name in front of his Catholic parish.

(AUG. 20) For Sindh’s drug users, Chicago-born priest built a "village of hope."

(AUG. 20) Cardinal to attend annual retreat after recuperating from cancer treatment.

(AUG. 20) Director of Funding Solutions for Catholic Schools: Not unusual for schools to try to appeal to neighborhood families.

(AUG. 20) Ex-patients thank Loyola.

(AUG. 20) Cardinal's second cancer diagnosis raises new questions over Catholic leader's future.

(AUG. 20) Six years after bladder cancer surgery, Cardinal George told disease found in liver, kidney.

(AUG. 17) Chicago native Henry Herx, film reviewer for a Catholic audience, dies at 79.

(AUG. 16) Benedictine University student sentenced in internet sex case.

(AUG. 16) Dominican’s gifted program challenges those who love to learn.

(AUG. 15) Park Ridge Catholic church projects goodwill to community with "Divine" image.

(AUG. 15) Court: Baptists can't sue Chicago over preaching restrictions at Catholic festival.

(AUG. 14) DePaul adjunct professor comments on a divided Chicago: "One is booming, and the other one is becoming more violent."

(AUG. 14) Former St. Gregory High School student ran in the London Olympics.

(AUG. 14) Nun, one of 15 children growing up in rural Illinois, was a missionary to Brazil.

(AUG. 14) Two men claim now-defrocked priest abused them.

(AUG. 13) Secretary at St. Tarcussus Catholic School in Chicago for 33 years dies.

(AUG. 13) U.S. nuns respond to Vatican rebuke with call for open dialogue.

(AUG. 13) "I never imagined being where I am today in life, much less converting to Catholicism."

(AUG. 13) Worshipers make local pilgrimage to honor sacred figure.

(AUG. 10) Dold, Schneider clash on abortion, gay marriage, health care.

(AUG. 10) Catholic Diocese of Peoria sues to block Obama's health care plan.

(AUG. 10) Bishop Malloy welcomes three men into candidacy stage.

(AUG. 10) Presence Health top doctor not licensed.

(AUG. 10) Alderman: "You almost have to be a priest to be in public service."

(AUG. 10) "We're with you, sisters": Nuns amazed by outpouring of support.

(AUG. 10) Beverly resident right at home with his Catholic faith.

(AUG. 9) Cardinal George: Chicago values, revisited.

(AUG. 9) Gay Chicago TV talks with Illinois couple suing for marriage equality.

(AUG. 9) Chicago gay rights activists set to protest against Chick-Fil-A.

(AUG. 8) Former Marin Catholic star fighting for a roster spot with Chicago Bears.

(AUG. 8) Notre Dame study: Avoiding lies can help your health.

(AUG. 7) Loyola’s Dentistry Program gains a new director.

(AUG. 7) "The Chick-fil-A phenomenon: Revealing the indispensable importance of the Catholic Church."

(AUG. 7) Catholic nuns weigh Vatican order.

(AUG. 7) "The red Chick-fil-A logo has now become the brand for anyone who believes in traditional marriage between a man and a woman."

(AUG. 7) Episcopalian woman, a former Roman Catholic, discusses why she was unhappy with Catholicism.

(AUG. 6) Evergreen Park mayor to chair Catholic Charities golf outing.

(AUG. 6) Chicago gay rights group files complaints against Chick-Fil-A.

(AUG. 6) Notre Dame grad students petition in favor of HHS Mandate.

(AUG. 6) Jon Stewart criticizes Chicago, Boston mayors for discriminating against Chick-fil-A.

(AUG. 6) Lessons learned from Chick-fil-A imbroglio.

(AUG. 3) Cardinal George takes issue with Chick-Fil-A opponents, alderman fires back.

(AUG. 3) Student-athletes represent Loyola at National Leadership Conference.

(AUG. 3) Director of early childhood programs for Chicago Catholic Schools: Prepare preschoolers for school bathroom.

(AUG. 2) Faith Briefs: African nun addresses Sierra Club.

(AUG. 2) Chick-fil-A food fight adds local flavor.

(AUG. 2) Gay marriage controversy draws hundreds to Orland Park Chick-fil-A.

(AUG. 2) "Freedom, after all, is at the heart of the controversy over same-sex marriage."

(AUG. 2) Kass: Chicken and a side of politics.

(AUG. 2) U.S. rule highlights Catholic tensions over contraception.

(AUG. 1) Officer of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Branch 308 dies.

(AUG. 1) Provena opening new health facility in New Lenox.

(AUG. 1) Chicago priest: Hyatt has a huge moral challenge to overcome in treatment of employees.

(AUG. 1) More than 1,000 kneel before the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in Naperville.

(JULY 31) Desperate retail property owners in the suburbs are striking deals with nontraditional tenants, such as churches.

(JULY 31) Renowned Catholic priest honored as an Evergreen Park gatekeeper.

(JULY 31) Cardinal George criticizes mayor’s comments on Chick-fil-A.

(JULY 31) Five men allege sex abuse by members of order from local Catholic high schools.

(JULY 31) Chick-fil-A backlash "important moment" for religious freedom, Catholic League head says.

(JULY 31) Positive media treatment of Catholic center for fertility care.

(JULY 31) Judge OKs Illinois Catholic group’s request for brief in marriage lawsuit.

(JULY 30) Catholic schools see marketing aid enrollment.

(JULY 30) Conversion leads fertility doctor down new path.

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