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Evangelical Lutheran Church Moves Toward Same-Sex Benefits

Partners of clergy and staff would get benefits under plan.

Posted on 3.5.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes
Chicago's Poles are Returning Home

The recession and immigration law is reversing the path of an ethnic group with a rich role in Chicago culture and history.


Posted on 1.29.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes
Priest who Jumped Off Balcony Faces Charges

The priest was a seminarian when the abuse allegedly started.

Posted on 1.21.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes
Priest Convicted of Abuse to Remain Incarcerated Until Trial

Prosecutors hope to commit him indefinitely for treatment.

Posted on 1.20.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes
Priest Accused of Abuse Under Investigation

The priest who jumped off a church balcony is still in the hospital.

Posted on 1.8.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes
Remembering Archbishop Job

Mourners are gathering in Chicago this morning to remember an Orthodox Church in America hierarch who spurred reform in that denomination.

Posted on 12.23.2009 by City Room
Mourners to Honor Orthodox Hierarch

Archbishop Job, a Chicago native, spurred reform in the church.

Posted on 12.23.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Chicago-area Imam First Muslim to Head Global Interfaith Group

Abdul Malik Mujahid will become chair of the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions next year.

Posted on 12.21.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Judge Allows Case Against Priest to Move Ahead

Judge dismisses defense attempt to stop priest from being declared sexually violent.

Posted on 12.17.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Archdiocese Steps Up Latino Housing Aid

The Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago says it’s investing in affordable housing for some heavily Hispanic parts of the city. The announcement follows criticism that the church skimps on charity in those neighborhoods.

Posted on 11.23.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Victims' Advocates Criticize Priest Sex Abuse Study

SNAP questions why the study doesn't focus on why priests who abuse children are allowed to stay in churches.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Evolving Faith: Meaning, Ethics, and Ideas Presented Live

Listen in as Interfaith Youth Core founder Eboo Patel sits down for a conversation with Krista Tippett, the host of public radio's Speaking of Faith.

Posted on 11.16.2009 by Breeze Richardson
Lutheran Church Faces Staff and Program Cuts

Church council expected to vote on whether to approve budget cuts.

Posted on 11.14.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Clergy, Community Fear Important Ritual is Losing its Religion

Parents and church leaders are working to make sure a Latina's 15th birthday keeps its cultural and religious meaning.

Posted on 11.11.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
West Side Pastors Emerge as Political Force

The Leaders Network is tackling tough issues. It’s taking shots at Mayor Richard Daley’s administration. And it’s trying to propel one of its own into the nation’s Congress.

Posted on 10.12.2009 by Chip Mitchell
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