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The headstone of Timothy Ryan of County of Tipperary discovered under the brick floor of St. Augustine Chapel in South Boston. The grave marker was discovered on the 179th anniversary of the mans death in 1842. Pilot photo/courtesy Father Robert Casey The altar area of Augustine Chapel pictured in 2017. Many of Boston’s first priests are entombed under the floor of the chapel. Pilot photo/Gregory L. Tracy The...

CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2021 / 03:33 pm (CNA).- As part of the Year of Saint Joseph called for by Pope Francis, the National Shrine of St. Joseph will host a virtual conference and rededicate the saint’s statue. The event takes place on March 19, the S...

Indiana, PA / WDAD AM1450 & 100.3FM Jan 29, 2021 11:47 AM The district judge in Derry Township has announced he will retire in August. District Judge Mark J. Bilik has announced his intention to retire from the district court.  He was appointed to the post in 1991 by then Governor Robert Casey to fill the unexpired term of his predecessor, then won the election to that seat later that year.  He was elected to his fifth term in 2015. Bilik estimates that he has overseen over 100,000 cases and ...

TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Derry Township’s longtime district judge will not seek reelection, marking the end of his three decades on the bench, according to an announcement. Mark J. Bilik, 65, of New Alexandria plans to retire in August, said Chris Haidze, magisterial district court administrator. He was appointed to the post in August 1991 by then-Gov. Robert Casey to fill the unexpired term of his re...

In 1988 and 1989 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, led by Governor Robert Casey, enacted new abortion statutes that required that a woman seeking an abortion give her informed consent, that a minor seeking an abortion obtain parental consent (the provision included a judicial waiver option), that a married woman notify her husband of her intended abortion, and, finally, that clinics provide certain information to a woman seeking an abortion and wait 24 hours before performing the abortion. Befo...

mreuther@sungazette.com Local leaders are looking forward to the nation navigating a steady course toward a bright future as President Joe Biden assumes leadership of the country. “I just hope we are moving in a positive direction,” Williamsport City Councilwoman Bonnie Katz said. “I think like everyone else I am hoping for peace and kindness.” Katz said she was busy with council business Wednesday and did not have a chance to watch the inauguration of Biden and Vice President Kamala Ha...

President Trump could calm the nation and stop the violence by resigning | PennLive Editorial Updated Jan 08, 2021; America deserves leaders who will honor the constitution, protect our democracy and unite the nation. We don’t deserve leaders who spread lies to try to nullify free and fair elections, because their candidate lost. We don’t deserve leaders who stand with right-wing extremists and incite them to violence, as happened on Jan. 6. And we don’t deserve to have the seat of Ameri...

Replies(58) Montgomery Countys U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is among several Pennsylvania representatives calling for President Trumps removal from office. (Andrew Harrer - Pool/Getty Images) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Montgomery Countys U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean has joined Sen. Robert Casey and at least two others members of the House of Representatives in urging the use of the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. The Pennsylvania contingent among a growing ...

The cardinal says parishes are adding services to accommodate more people in-person. Masses will be on TV and online on Christmas and Christmas Eve. "I would urge all of you wholl be watching Mass on television to participate fully and to make it a truly sacred event in your life," OMalley said. "No pajamas and coffee mugs." Casey says seven Masses are planned for Christmas Eve at his two parishes. People will have to register to attend as they try to keep occupancy at 20%. He estimates 50% of ...

mreuther@sungazette.com U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, R-Kreamer, voted against the $2.3 trillion COVID relief package passed by Congress, citing its failure in targeting jobs and stimulating the economy. Despite some reservations, U.S. Sens. Robert Casey, D-Scranton, and Pat Toomey, R-Zionsville, voted in favor of the bill. Keller noted that while the legislative package provide for measures he supports including extending and improving the Paycheck Protection Program, it calls for spending well be...