/tags/roman-catholic-church Roman Catholic Church en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-09/belleville-diocese-catholic-education-future “I believe in Catholic education,” Bishop Michael McGovern said. “Of all the different ministries we have, I think education is something we’ve done very well, especially in the United States.” Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-09/belleville-diocese-catholic-education-future Kelly Smits /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-08/missouri-catholics-grapple-faith-politics-abortion The state is shaping up to be a big battleground over abortion rights in November. Research shows a majority of U.S. Catholics support abortion rights — even though church leadership does not. Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-05-08/missouri-catholics-grapple-faith-politics-abortion Katia Riddle /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/ancient-roman-imperial-cult-temple-unearthed-by-slu-led-international-team Ancient temple discovery in Italy is changing understanding of how paganism and Christianity evolved in the Roman Empire. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:09:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/ancient-roman-imperial-cult-temple-unearthed-by-slu-led-international-team Ulaa Kuziez /education/2023-12-12/archdiocese-of-st-louis-says-catholic-schools-will-remain-open-for-2024-25-school-year Earlier this year, the archdiocese announced reorganization plans to close more than 40 of its 178 parishes by 2026. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:29:06 GMT /education/2023-12-12/archdiocese-of-st-louis-says-catholic-schools-will-remain-open-for-2024-25-school-year Lacretia Wimbley /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-15/one-illinois-transgender-catholic-reckons-with-his-faith-as-the-church-shifts Harrison Price, like many LBGTQ+ Catholics around the country, has had to reckon with his faith as the church attempts to beckon a younger and diverse generation of parishioners to its churches. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-15/one-illinois-transgender-catholic-reckons-with-his-faith-as-the-church-shifts Owen Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-10/archdiocese-of-st-louis-abuse-victim-speaks-out-after-settling-with-church-for-1m Jonathan Dean, an Archdiocese of St. Louis abuse victim previously identified as "John Doe," spoke out about his experience and $1 million settlement with the church. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-11-10/archdiocese-of-st-louis-abuse-victim-speaks-out-after-settling-with-church-for-1m Lacretia Wimbley /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-15/vincentians-to-dedicate-new-st-louis-mission-house-to-help-recruit-catholic-clergy The Vincentians were founded nearly 400 years ago by St. Vincent de Paul. The Catholic community first arrived in St. Louis in 1818. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:33:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-15/vincentians-to-dedicate-new-st-louis-mission-house-to-help-recruit-catholic-clergy Alex Heuer /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/catholic-abortion-doulas-comfort-the-faithful-in-a-post-roe-world Catholic doulas navigate between religious belief and their commitment to maternal reproductive health, including abortion care. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/catholic-abortion-doulas-comfort-the-faithful-in-a-post-roe-world Mawa Iqbal /race-identity-and-faith/2023-05-30/what-new-information-does-report-reveal-about-belleville-diocese-child-sex-abuse-cases According to a new report from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in all, 43 clerics and religious brothers in the Diocese of Belleville sexually abused children or adults since 1950. Tue, 30 May 2023 17:33:05 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-05-30/what-new-information-does-report-reveal-about-belleville-diocese-child-sex-abuse-cases Teri Maddox /race-identity-and-faith/2023-05-28/reorganization-will-cut-catholic-church-in-st-louis-from-178-parishes-to-134 The announcement of a final restructuring plan known as All Things New came after two years of work. The archdiocese said the changes are needed to address a shrinking and shifting Catholic population. Sun, 28 May 2023 18:54:28 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-05-28/reorganization-will-cut-catholic-church-in-st-louis-from-178-parishes-to-134 Rachel Lippmann