Philadelphia Archdiocese

(Msgr. William Lynn leaves the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia in March 2012. Credit: Stan Honda/ AFP/ Getty Images)

Defense In Church Sex Abuse Trial Downplays Defendant’s Power

After two months of evidence the prosecution alleges shows defendant Monsignor William Lynn was at the heart of a cover-up of clergy abuse, the defense has opened and downplayed any power he had in the Archdiocese.

2012/05/22

(Philadelphia archbishop Charles Chaput. File photo by Mark Abrams)

Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput To Announce Abuse Findings

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput has many constituents to consider as he decides the fate of about two dozen priests suspended over child sex-abuse allegations.

2012/05/03

Philadelphia Archdiocese To Merge 12 Parishes Into 5

The Philadelphia Archdiocese has announced it will close seven parishes in northwest Philadelphia and Coatesville.

2012/04/15

Expert On Church Law Testifies In Priest Sex Abuse Case

When asked about evidence the late Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua ordered shredded a list of admitted and suspected predator priests, Father Doyle exploded, saying that is like obstructing justice, cubed.

2012/04/13

(Mary Rochford, superintendent of schools, and Richard McCarron, secretary of the Office of Catholic Education, meet with reporters at the Archdiocese headquarters. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Head Of Philadelphia-Area Catholic Schools To Step Down

The superintendent of Catholic schools in the Philadelphia area will step down at the end of the academic year.

2012/03/26

(2002 photo of Cardinal Bevilacqua by Don Murray/ Getty Images)

Coroner: Cardinal Bevilacqua Died Of Natural Causes

The Montgomery County coroner has the final say on the death of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua and says there was no foul play. His eminence died of natural causes in late January at the age of 88.

2012/03/08

Reverend Arrested, Charged With Patronizing A Prostitute In Philadelphia

A reverend within the Philadelphia Archdiocese has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and charged with patronizing a prostitute, church officials said Friday.

2012/03/02

Four Catholic High Schools Saved From Closure

Four Catholic High Schools that were targeted for closure by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will remain open.

2012/02/24

Lent Begins Today For Christians

In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a 40-day period in which church members are asked to engage in prayer, fasting and doing good works in preparation for Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2012/02/22

Protesters Pray For The Future Of The Philadelphia Catholic Church

With so much attention on the Catholic Church now following the death of Cardinal Bevilacqua, some folks are hoping to force the church to be more forthcoming.

2012/02/03

Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua (credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Dead At 88

The Philadelphia Archdiocese confirms that Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua passed away Tuesday night at the age of 88.

2012/01/31

Exclusive: Philadelphia’s New Archbishop Speaks Candidly About His Goals

This week the Philadelphia archdiocese will stand at a crossroads of leadership. Charles Chaput is to be installed as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia replacing Cardinal Justin Rigali.

2011/09/04

Exclusive: Archbishop Chaput Faces ‘Historic’ Crisis At Philadelphia Catholic Church

Philadelphia’s Catholic Church stands at a crossroads. Next Thursday, Archbishop Charles Chaput will be installed as the next leader of the region’s 1.4 million Roman Catholics, replacing Cardinal Justin Rigali.

2011/09/01

Philadelphia Schools Closing Early Because Of Heat

It’s not even summer yet, and we’re already facing our second heat wave of the year. It’s causing some headaches for some school districts.

2011/06/08

Amid Negotiations, Catholic High School Teachers Authorize Strike

Catholic school teachers have authorized a strike if they don’t reach a new contract with the archdiocese by the end of the summer, when the current contract expires.

2011/05/27