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During a four-day conference at Fontbonne University religious sisters under the age of 50, gathered to discuss ways to live boldly in their faith, combat social justice issues and bridge the gap between generations. June 2019

Catholic Religious Sisters Gather For Conference In St. Louis

Andrea Y. Henderson

Giving Voice, a peer-led national organization for nuns and religious sisters under the age of 50, convened for a four-day conference to build bridges…

Bishop Edward K. Braxton initiated the practice of holding a Red Mass each fall to mark the start of the U.S. Supreme Court session. He's shown here in 2016 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville.

Government, Politics & Issues

Belleville Diocese Waiting To See If Pope Accepts Resignation Of Controversial Bishop

Bishop Edward K. Braxton turns 75 on Friday, prompting supporters and critics to wonder how much longer he will be leading the Catholic Diocese of…

Catholic Diocese of Belleville Deacon Coordinator Robert Lanter was arraigned on a sex charge on Friday. April 26, 2019

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Head Deacon Of Belleville Catholic Diocese Charged With Sex Crime

Beth Hundsdorfer

The Deacon Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Belleville was arraigned Friday on criminal sexual assault charges.A grand jury indicted Robert Lanter,…

Members of IN UNISON Chorus rehearse for a recent concert. Charter member Gwendolyn Wesley is seen, bottom center. 2/28/19

Arts

Cut & Paste — A Deeper Listen To IN UNISON Chorus And Robert Ray's 'Gospel Mass'

Jeremy D. Goodwin

St. Louis Symphony formed IN UNISON Chorus for a 1994 concert meant to help bridge the black church and the overwhelmingly white world of classical music.…

IN UNISON Chorus rehearsing at Powell Hall. Charter member Gwendolyn Wesley, lower left. 2/22/19

Arts

IN UNISON Chorus Provides A Bridge Between The Black Church And Classical Music

Jeremy D. Goodwin

As St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians file into the Powell Hall stage door facing Delmar Boulevard, they’re striding along the boundary that divides a…

Illinois Catholic Church Didn't Disclose Hundreds of Abuse Cases, New AG Finding Shows

Sam Dunklau

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says Illinois six Roman Catholic dioceses failed to disclose at least 500 sexual abuse cases involving priests....

Catholic priests during an ordination ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in May, 2016.

Government, Politics & Issues

Jesuits release names of priests accused of sexual abuse, 17 with St. Louis connections

Ryan Delaney

A Catholic order has released the names of dozens of priests once accused of sexual abuse, including 17 who worked in St. Louis-area parochial schools and…

Stephen Werner joined host Don Marsh to discuss the life of Daniel Lord.

Arts

St. Louis Jesuit Daniel Lord to see screen time during Filmmakers Showcase

Caitlin Lally

Daniel Lord was a prominent American Catholic figure in the 20th century. He attended St. Stanislaus Seminary in Florissant before being ordained in 1923.…

Augustus Tolton was born into slavery in Missouri in 1854 and is considered to have been the first African-American priest in the United States. He ministered in Quincy, Illinois.

Government, Politics & Issues

‘Even in his priesthood, some reviled him’: Effort to canonize African-American priest moves forward

Alex Heuer

A diverse group of people were once parishioners under the ministry of Father Augustus Tolton in Quincy, Illinois, during the late 19th century. That is…

Sister An Mei, left, and Sister Mary Lea Hill wave to a group of high school students who recently visited the Pauline Books and Media store in Crestwood.

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St. Louis #MediaNuns hold fast to tradition while embracing social media

Mary Delach Leonard

The Daughters of St. Paul have operated Pauline Books and Media, a small bookstore adjoining their convent in Crestwood, since the 1980s. But these days,…