Elbert Lee Sheppard served in several roles throughout his life: A beloved bishop, a wise counselor, a dedicated father.

John A. Sovorsky, 65, of Palmerton, passed away on November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John M. and Alma (Fogel) Sovorsky. John was an ...

About 50 people gathered outside St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday to urge Bishop John O. Barres to use the power of the Roman Catholic Church to fight against President Donald Trump’s ...

John Vincent Parvel Jr., 66, of Center Valley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born on September 4, 1959, in Allentown, John lived a full and devoted life centered around family, ...

Janet M. (Doore) Bishop, 93, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Daughter of Milton and Glenn Doore and devoted wife of the late Robert W. Bishop, who passed in 2007. Janet ...

Phoenix Bishop John Dolan appeared on a CNN special to discuss the church's stance on exorcisms. Dolan emphasized that mental health care should be the primary resource for suspected demonic ...

A bad call during the Creighton-Baylor game this week suddenly turned one announcer into Gilbert Gottfried. Creighton faced off on Monday against Baylor at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nev.

John Wheaton Sweet, Jr., 81, of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born on November 14, 1944 in Springfield, Massachusetts, John was the son of John Wheaton Sr. and Beatrice Joyce ...

Centenary University has chosen a successor to its current president, Dale Caldwell, who will be stepping down before he takes office in January as New Jersey’s next lieutenant governor. Incoming ...

Pope Leo XIV’s interest was piqued earlier this month when he realized he was speaking with the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Pope Leo said, "'Oh, you're Phoenix?' and I said, 'Yes, ...

John R. Farrell Charlton - John R. Farrell, 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 15, with his family by his side. Born on June 1, 1943, John was the son of the late Sadie (Litwa) and ...

John W. Colloton, 94, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025. John was born February 20, 1931, in Mason City, Iowa, the third of five children of Harold W. and Miriam J. (Kelly) Colloton.