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South Sudanese Lay Leader: ‘If One of Us Is Down, We Feel the Pain’

A lay leader of a South Sudanese congregation in Chicago expresses concern over the recent visa ban and works to encourage distressed parishioners.

Church Leaders Respond to Deportation Threats

While bishops warn of racial profiling and share legal advice, one Maryland priest has become legal guardian of 15 children from his congregation whose parents are in danger of deportation.

Rift Emerges Over Sale of Chicago Diocesan HQ

Adjacent St. James Cathedral warns that the terms of the proposed sale might force the cathedral to close.

Diocese of Chicago Settles Sex-Abuse Suit for $750,000

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the settlement "puts Bishop Chilton Knudsen’s actions under scrutiny."

Clark to Be Consecrated a Bishop Despite 2021 Stroke

Her work has become part of her recovery, and her recovery will become part of her ministry. 

Assisting Bishop Planned as Clark Continues Recovery

Paula Clark's progress will be re-evaluated in October.

Bishop Elections Move Online

More people can watch the election convention online, but personal contact is hampered.

Chicago Bishop-Elect Recovering from Brain Surgery

Bishop-Elect Paula Clark will have surgery to remove an arteriovenous malformation, a rare condition that is said to be highly treatable.

Diocese of Chicago Elects First Black Female Bishop

The current canon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Washington was chosen on a unanimous fourth ballot in the online electing convention.

Bishop of Central Ecuador Dies Suddenly

Panama native served his episcopacy in four dioceses in three nations.

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