Philadelphia Priest Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse Reinstated
The diocese said Monday that Archbishop Charles Chaput decided the Rev. Joseph DiGregorio is suitable for ministry.
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The diocese said Monday that Archbishop Charles Chaput decided the Rev. Joseph DiGregorio is suitable for ministry.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's financial troubles have forced the auction and sale of some of its prime properties.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released a statement just hours after Monsignor William Lynn was sentenced to 3-6 years in prison, calling his sentence "heavy."
Dr. Carol A. Cary is the new Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Ms. Jacqueline P. Coccia is the new Superintendent of Elementary Schools.
The community is hoping to turn up the heat on Abington Hospital, following word that the secular medical facility plans to stop performing abortions after it merges with Holy Redeemer Health System.
Jury deliberations resumed Friday morning -- the 13th day of deliberations in the clergy sexual abuse case.
The jury in the clergy sexual abuse case will return today for a 12th day of deliberations, now one of the longest deliberations in recent Philadelphia criminal history.
The jury in the clergy sexual abuse case was back at work for an 8th day on Thursday. As expected, the judge told the jury it can not re-hear days worth of testimony from of several key witnesses.
The jury, which starts it's 8th day of deliberations today after a day off yesterday, will return to court hoping to re-hear critical trial testimony, but they probably won't get it.
The jury in the clergy abuse case is not sitting today because of scheduling issues, but they'll return to work tomorrow for an 8th day of deliberations and facing unanswered questions
The jury broke for the day after re-hearing trial testimony of statements made by defendant James Brennan during a church investigation of allegations of an assault during an overnight stay at the priest's apartment.
The jury has requested key documents, explanations of various legal terms and it has parsed the language of the legal charge, focusing on the significance of specific words.
After all-day closing arguments on Thursday and instructions from the judge on Friday morning, the jury in the landmark clergy child sex abuse case began deliberations.
Closing arguments got underway on Thursday in the landmark clergy sexual abuse case with Monsignor William Lynn charged with endangering children by allowing dangerous priests to remain in ministry.
Tuesday morning, 61 year old Monsignor William Lynn will be back on the witness stand at the Criminal Justice Center testifying in his own defense.
Monsignor William Lynn walked to lunch with his family surrounding him, and for the first time all morning, his face wasn't blazing red.
Dozens of Catholics gathered in Sister Cities Park for a vigil to protest the Vatican's crackdown on the women religious. The gathering in Philadelphia is just one of dozens of protests nationwide.
Monsignor James Beisel has testified he helped defendant Monsignor William Lynn compile the now infamous list of admitted and alleged predator priests which was later allegedly destroyed by others.
Dozens of Catholics gathered in Sister Cities Park for a vigil to protest the Vatican's crackdown on the women religious. The vigil is just one of dozens of protests nationwide.
Months after a school voucher program failed to pass the Pennsylvania state house, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues its call for school choice, declaring today "Voucher Sunday."
With the prosecution winding down in the clergy abuse case, a last segment of testimony by defendant William Lynn before a grand jury back in 2004 was presented Wednesday.
A report released on Thursday showed more than half of those who were surveyed and identify themselves as Catholics don't even have a basic understanding of their own faith.
A Monsignor who tried to get the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to deal with so-called 'problem priests' more than 15-years ago, has testified that he was rebuffed by Monsignor William Lynn, one of two defendants in the clergy abuse trial.
Graphic testimony in a Philadelphia clergy-abuse trial this month has ripped open secret church files and reopened old wounds among Catholics as scarred men and women tell jurors that priests groped, molested or raped them as teens.
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Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
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New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
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The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
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NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
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If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
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SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
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If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
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The city recorded the hottest temperature ever in May on Tuesday at 98 degrees, which broke the previous record of 97 set in 1991. Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The School District of Philadelphia said Tuesday that early childhood centers at the schools affected will also shift to virtual learning.
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A second arrest was made Tuesday in the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold in West Philadelphia, police said.