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(Archbishop Charles Chaput. Photo from Archdiocese of Phila. TV)

Some Still Feel Left In The Dark After Archbishop Chaput’s Announcement

There was criticism from those gathered outside the building where Archbishop Chaput made the announcement regarding the priest administrative leave cases.

2012/05/05

(Charles Chaput tells KYW’s Mark Abrams his first order of business will be to rebuild the church’s reputation after a damaging abuse scandal. Credit: Bill Roswell)

Chaput To Announce Fate Of 27 Priests Allegedly Linked To Sex Abuse Scandal

Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput is set to appear at a news conference this afternoon to disclose the fate of some of the 27 priests suspended by his predecessor because of allegations of sexual abuse or other misconduct.

2012/05/04

(Cardinal Bevilacqua in 2002. Photo by Don Murray/Getty Images)

Bevilacqua Leaves Complicated Legacy, Funeral Plans Announced

“I don’t know if we’re going to have objective answers to what his legacy is. That’s something for historians. It’s not something we can determine in the heat of the moment with trials yet to begin.”

2012/02/01

(The new health clinic, in background, in a ShopRite supermarket in Cheltenham. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Supermarket in Cheltenham Opens An In-Store Health Clinic

Jeff Brown, president and CEO of a chain of 10 ShopRite stores in our region, says the clinic will provide convenient and affordable care for both basic and preventative health care needs of customers.

2011/12/14

Not A Holiday For Everyone

While many of us are giving thanks for an abundance of food and opportunity, we must remember those less fortunate. Informed citizens must encourage legislators to deal with poverty issues.

2011/11/23

Pennsylvania Offering Food Assistance For Flood Victims

Pennsylvania is offering Disaster SNAP cards for those affected by the flooding. It would be enough for a one month food supply.

2011/09/22

(Karen Polesir, left, Philadelphia SNAP co-director, and Joy Wuenschel, SNAP spokeswoman. Photo by John Ostapkovich)

For Philadelphia’s New Archbishop, A Reminder Of Ongoing Priest Abuse Probe

While Philadelphia-area Catholics got their first glimpse of the new archbishop today inside the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, protesters outside brought a reminder of the ongoing investigation of child sex abuse by priests.

2011/07/19

Vatican Releases New Guidelines For Preventing Sex Abuse Of Minors

Accusations of abuse have popped up in places as far apart as Los Angeles and Ireland. Now the Vatican is demanding Diocesan bishops make preventing clergy sexual abuse a top priority.

2011/05/16

SNAP Members Not Enthused About Pope’s Beatification

As the late Pope is honored in front of thousands in Rome, a group of protesters from the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests gathered in front of the Basillica of Saints Peter and Paul to remind the world about what they call the Vatican’s silence.

2011/05/01

Pa. Farmers Markets Get High Tech Upgrade To Accept Food Stamps

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is offering free technology to farmers markets to help low-income residents buy and eat healthful and locally-grown foods.

2011/04/26

Third Grand Jury Report Examined In Philadelphia Archdiocese Sex Abuse Case

In the wake of the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, new attention is now being paid to a little known report produced by a third grand jury. Previously, most focus in the case has been on reports produced by two other grand juries.

2011/03/29