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e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder preparing to become Catholic priest
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (460+ words) MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of Oakland-based e.l.f. Cosmetics known for a life of wealth and celebrity, is preparing to become a Catholic priest after giving up his fortune and entering seminary. Borba, 52, moved in glamorous circles during his…...
Catholic churches expecting largest number of new members in years this Easter
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale is reporting a more than 124% increase from 2025. HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish is preparing to receive 47 people into the church, a dramatic increase over the 21 welcomed this time last year. Now the…...
Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (83+ words) Rev. Kenneth Anderson of Saint John Henry Newman Parish in Evanston, IL resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses ABC7 Chicago Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The pastor of Saint John Henry Newman…...
Clergy allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday after federal judge's order
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (288+ words) Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass in Melrose Park for those deported, detained BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- The start of the Lenten season is leaving behind a significant mark inside the Broadview ICE facility. On Ash Wednesday, for the first time in…...
South Side congregation relaunches services after Englewood church collapses in fire on Thanksgiving
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- After a South Side fire and church collapse this past Thanksgiving, many who were part of a church congregation left, heartbroken and disappointed. Sunday's official relaunch came after what's been a difficult few months. Those who remained opened…...
Kwanzaa 2025: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (471+ words) The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1. Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities around the…...
New York Archdiocese says it's setting up $300M fund for sex abuse victims
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (214+ words) NEW YORK -- The Archdiocese of New York on Monday announced it will set up a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church. In a statement, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the archdiocese would pay for…...
Suburban Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe outlines safety plans amid immigration enforcement concerns
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (508+ words) DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Every year, tens of thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Des Plaines for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thursday marks the start of the annual celebration that spans 24 hours. This year, organizers say they're…...
Community comes together after antisemitic vandalism at Vernon Hills synagogue
1+ year, 1+ week ago (348+ words) VERNON HILLS, Ill. (WLS) -- A Jewish congregation is turning hate into love after someone graffitied their property with antisemitic remarks. The Vernon Hills synagogue printed out all the letters of support that have been sent in, covering themselves with love not…...
Woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) THAILAND -- A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a…...