Catholic Church
Former Archdiocese CFO Charged With Stealing $900,000
Anita Guzzardi—the 42-year-old former CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—surrendered to the District Attorney’s office today. Guzzardi was fired in 2011 amid an investigation into […]
Johnny Doc Is Proud to Be Irish, Democrat, Catholic, Union, and White
Last Sunday night, some 500 people paid $10-$25 each to attend a fundraiser at the Springfield Country Club in Delaware County benefitting Philadelphia’s 242nd St. […]
Cardinal Bevilacqua Died of Natural Causes
The Montco coroner’s office has concluded it’s investigation into the death of Cardinal Anthony Beliacqua and determined that he died of natural causes. Cardinal Bevilacqua […]
Gingrich and Santorum Don’t Represent Real Catholics
No Catholic I know, whatever their feelings about the canon of righteousness they were imbued with as a kid, is in any mood to stand […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names New CFO
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has named Timothy O’Shaughnessy as its new chief financial officer. The 48-year-old O’Shaughnessy will be filling a vacancy left after Anita […]
The Catholic Church in Philadelphia Can Save Its Reputation
I always try to check my emotions at the door when I begin a column. That’s why I rarely write in the first person. But, […]
Preliminary Toxicology Results for Cardinal Bevilacqua
Cardinal Bevilacqua died a few weeks ago. He suffered from dementia and other serious medical conditions that had some people wondering if he was fit […]
Bonner-Prendie, Other Catholic High Schools Expected to Remain Open
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce at 3 p.m. that all four Catholic high schools recommended for closure by the Blue Ribbon Commission […]
Announcement on Fate of Philly Catholic Schools Expected This Afternoon
A 3 p.m. press conference has been scheduled for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to announce the fate of the Catholic high schools recommended for closing […]
No Philadelphia Catholic School Is Safe
“I don’t know Chief … this shark is either very smart, or very dumb … ” So was the famous line uttered by the legendary […]
Archbishop Chaput Approves 18 of 24 Elementary School Appeals
Archbishop Charles Chaput has announced the approval of 18 0f 24 appeals filed by Catholic elementary schools recommended for closing by the Blue Ribbon Commission. […]
Judge Won’t Step Down From Catholic Church Child-Endangerment Case
Attorneys representing Monsignor William J. Lynn wanted Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina to step down from the child-endangerment case. The request came after […]
Anonymous Donations Bring Funds to Save Bonner-Prendie to $5 Million
Bonner-Prendie had raised $1.4 million in an effort to stay open amidst the closings announced by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. That fundraising total is now […]
Was Cardinal Bevilacqua Killed?
Coroner Investigates Death of Cardinal Bevilacqua. The Montco D.A.’s office has asked the county coroner to investigate the death of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua. Right now, […]
Lawyers Want Judge in Catholic Church Scandal Case to Recuse Herself Because of Comments on Philly.com
And here we were thinking that no one cared about the comments on Philly.com. Defense attorneys in the case against Monsignor William J. Lynn want […]