The first American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church — just like the first American chosen as pope — once walked among the people of Chicago.

Mark Richards taught at St. Francis Xavier for years. He says he is angry, especially because his husband died two years ago, and teaching is his life.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church stands on Metairie Rd. in Metairie, La., Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. The school's longtime music teacher and band director was fired this week after a parent found the ...

Mass was organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ outreach ministry, AGLO Chicago, with special prayers ...

Cyril Jude Schaefer, a 91-year-old Sartell resident, leaves behind a legacy of adventure, family, and a love for the Cubs. A memorial service is set for July 10 at St. Francis Xavier Church.

Mark Richards taught at St. Francis Xavier for years. He says he is angry, especially because his husband died two years ago, and teaching is his life.

When the Rev. Matthew Baum attended Johnstown’s Juneteenth activities recently, he was on a multi-layered mission. Baum, rector at St. John Gualbert Cathedral and St. Patrick Catholic Church, both in ...

Abernathy found the 7-month-old abandoned in a car seat in front of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 813 W. Roosevelt Rd., as temperatures soared into the 90s last Thursday.

On the 175th anniversary of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's birth July 15, the sisters of the order she founded continue on with ...

Wide receiver Zachary Washington was flying. Literally. The St. Francis High School senior flew to Miami for the OT7 national ...