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New Jersey Ex-Priest Jailed After Working With Kids

A judge has ordered a New Jersey priest held while a grand jury considers whether he violated a legal agreement to stay away from children.

2013/05/21

Archbishop Chaput Ordains 3 To The Priesthood For Archdiocese Of Philadelphia

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained three new priests at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday morning.

2013/05/18

‘Militant’ Priest Says New Pope Is Right Man At Right Time

Pope Francis is getting high marks from the author of a new book who asserts there’s a supernatural battle going on for the souls of humanity.

2013/04/14

Police Searching For Suspect Who Attacked, Robbed Priest In Center City

Philadelphia police are trying to find a suspect who they say attacked and robbed a priest in Center City Wednesday afternoon.

2012/12/20

Philadelphia Priest Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse Reinstated

The diocese said Monday that Archbishop Charles Chaput decided the Rev. Joseph DiGregorio is suitable for ministry.

2012/10/15

Catholic Church Suspends Philadelphia Priest

A Roman Catholic priest in Philadelphia who was previously cleared of inappropriate conduct has been suspended due to new allegations of sexual abuse, church officials said Monday.

2012/09/17

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Priest Accused Of Abuse At Philadelphia Church Surrenders To Authorities

A priest accused of sexual abuse at a Philadelphia church has surrendered to authorities.

2012/07/27

New Jersey Priest Sex-Abuse Case Settled For Just Over $1M

The Diocese of Trenton and lawyers for five men who were abused by a New Jersey priest in the 1970s and 1980s say they have reached a seven-figure settlement.

2011/08/16

Delaware Priest Accused Of Stealing $300K From Parishioner

A New Castle County grand jury has indicted a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington on charges of stealing more than $300,000 from a parishioner.

2011/08/03

Philadelphia Church Official, Priests Fight Abuse Case

A court hearing in Philadelphia next month could determine if criminal charges will stick over the novel indictment of a Roman Catholic church official charged with conspiracy and child-endangerment for his handling of priest transfers.

2011/06/11

Former NC Priest Admitted Sexually Abusing Boy In Delaware

A Catholic priest who was relieved of his duties as pastor of a North Carolina church amid allegations of “inappropriate behavior” admitted in a deposition that he sexually abused a Delaware boy.

2011/05/27

(Thor debuts on top, taking home $66 million to open up the Summer movie season. Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Thor Keeps Hammering Competition At The Box Office

The thunder of Thor continues as the son of Odin takes home top honors at the box office for a second week.

2011/05/16

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Archdiocese Of Philadelphia

The family of a Pennsylvania man who killed himself after his allegation of sexual abuse by a priest was dismissed has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

2011/04/06

Philadelphia Woman Speaks Up About Alleged Sex Abuse

Amidst the decision of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to suspend 29 priests following an investigation of an alleged sex scandal, one woman is reminded of her own abuse and the childhood that was stolen from her.

2011/04/06

Philadelphia Archdiocese Faces New Priest-Abuse Suit

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia was hit Monday with the fourth in a series of new lawsuits that blame church officials for failing to protect children from sexually abusive priests.

2011/03/21