Catholic Church
Philadelphia Priest Returned to Ministry, Despite Unspecified Violation
The Rev. Joseph DiGregorio has been returned to ministry, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said Monday, despite the fact that DiGregorio committed an unspecified act more […]
Twenty Percent of Americans Say Their Religion Is “None”
A new Pew Research Center survey indicates that more and more Americans are not associating themselves with a particular religion. People were asked whether they […]
Foundation Names New Executive of Philly’s Catholic High Schools
Back in August, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced it was turning control of its 17 high schools and four special education facilities to an independent […]
St. Joseph’s Pays $10 Million for Cardinal’s Residence
Pope John Paul II visited there. So did Ronald Reagan. Now the property at 5700 City Avenue—known as the Cardinal’s Residence—has been purchased by St. […]
The Paterno Catholic Center Is a Perfect Storm of Unfortunate Associations
Listen, we know that Joe Paterno—and the Paterno family generally—left a legacy broader than the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal that ended his career at Penn […]
Trial Rescheduled for Priest, Teacher Accused of Abuse
A trial has been re-scheduled for two men accused of raping the same boy at a Northeast Philadelphia parish in the late 1990s. The Rev. […]
Catholic Priest Refers to Jerry Sandusky as “This Poor Guy”
Roman Catholic priest and psychologist Father Benedict Groeschel works at a center that has “treated” priests that are sexual predators. In an interview with the […]
Philly Priest’s Retrial Set for March
A judge has set the retrial of Reverend James Brennan—the Philly priest charged with the 1996 attempted rape of a 14-year-old alter boy—for March 6th. […]
D.A. Refiles Charges Against Priest, So Brace Yourselves for a Debate About the Definition of “Penetration”
The District Attorney’s office has refiled charges against a priest accused of sexually assaulting an altar boy in 1997. A judge recently dismissed the most […]
Archdiocese Gives Control of Secondary Schools to Independent Foundation
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, today, announced that an independent foundation will take over management of its secondary and special education programs. Faith in the Future […]
Philadelphia Archdiocese Is Having a Fire Sale
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has confirmed that—in addition to the Archbishops’ residence in Lower Merion—it intends to sell-off its properties in Center City, Bucks County, […]
Judge Affirms No Bail Ruling for Monsignor William Lynn
Monsignor William Lynn currently resides at the state prison at Camp Hill near Harrisburg. He was convicted of one count of endanger the welfare of […]
The Pope Can’t Get to Philly Soon Enough
In June, Pope Benedict announced that a massive Catholic shindig—the World Meeting of Families—would be held in Philadelphia in 2015. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the pope […]
Man Alleges Abuse, Sues Malvern Prep and Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Alleged Abuse at Malvern Prep. A former student has sued Malvern Prep and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, alleging that he was abused by the campus […]
Monsignor Lynn Sentenced to Three to Six Years in Prison
Monsignor William Lynn has been sentenced to three to six years in prison. The sentence comes after a jury deliberated for 13 days before finding […]