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Catholic churches expecting largest number of new members in years this Easter
2+ week, 3+ day ago (371+ words) St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale is reporting a more than 124% increase from 2025. HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish is preparing to receive 47 people into the church, a dramatic increase over the 21 welcomed this time last year. Now the…...
Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (83+ words) Rev. Kenneth Anderson of Saint John Henry Newman Parish in Evanston, IL resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses'ABC7 Chicago Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The pastor of Saint John Henry Newman…...
South Side congregation relaunches services after Englewood church collapses in fire on Thanksgiving
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (395+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- After a South Side fire and church collapse this past Thanksgiving, many who were part of a church congregation left, heartbroken and disappointed. Sunday's official relaunch came after what's been a difficult few months. Those who remained opened…...
Philadelphia Church appoints first female Pastor
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Philadelphia, Pa -- Reverend Carol Cavaness made history as the first female pastor of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. "Wow. This is what this feels like. I'm living history," says, .. . Philadelphia Church appoints first female Pastor Philadelphia, Pa -- Reverend Carol…...
Massive fire damage south suburban church; workers inside escape safely: Cook County sheriff
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (281+ words) FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A south suburban church went up in flames Wednesday afternoon. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said the fire broke out just before 2 p. m. Chopper 7 was over the scene at 1602 Drexel Ave. in Ford Heights about 2: 45 p. m. A huge amount…...
2 dead, 6 wounded after shooting outside LDS church in Salt Lake City, police say
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) SALT LAKE CITY -- Police in Salt Lake City said two people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral on Wednesday evening. No suspects are in custody and an active manhunt is underway, Salt Lake City…...
Church members gather for services after massive Thanksgiving Day fire in Englewood
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The South Side congregation that lost its church in a massive Thanksgiving Day fire worshiped together on Sunday at another sanctuary. Renewal Life Church members gathered at Fairfield Baptist Church for an afternoon service. "It was just amazing…...
Girl shot in Minneapolis church returns home from the hospital
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (383+ words) MINNEAPOLIS -- A 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a deadly attack at a Minneapolis Catholic church in August was released from the hospital Thursday and greeted with cheers as the police chief paraded her around town in…...
Archdiocese of Chicago hosting pet blessings for St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) Parishes and shrines across the Archdiocese of Chicago are hosting pet blessings this weekend. Archdiocese of Chicago hosting pet blessings for St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parishes and shrines across the Archdiocese of Chicago are hosting pet…...
Cardinal Blase Cupich celebrates 50 years of priesthood with Golden Jubilee Mass
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (415+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fifty years ago, Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich was ordained into the Catholic priesthood. Saturday night, hundreds of parishioners, deacons and priests celebrated Cardinal Cupich's Golden Jubilee with a special Mass at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral. Fifty…...