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Christmas Eve marks 200th anniversary of beloved carol ‘Silent Night’

Exactly 200 years ago this Christmas Eve — Dec. 24, 1818 — in a little church in what is now Austria, the world heard for the first time a poem set to music that eventually would be hailed as one of the most popular and beloved Christmas carols of all time.

Movie Review: ‘Aquaman’

Viewers taking the plunge to follow his adventures will be treated to a sprawling, lush spectacle. But the DC Comics adaptation built around him also is overlong, overcomplicated and, at times, just plain dumb.

Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse

A preliminary report released Dec. 19 by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan shows clergy sexual abuse of minors in the state to be “significantly more extensive” than what the state’s dioceses had previously reported, it said.

Names and Numbers: Schools, families reach out

The year’s final installment of Names and Numbers features outreaches from schools and families, and a successful farewell for a brother coaching duo.

Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored

In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.

Pope accepts resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary accused of abuse

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of 69-year-old Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar of Los Angeles after the archdiocese’s independent Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board recommended he not be allowed to minister because of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s.

A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home

Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins.

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