Newark archdiocese says media 'mischaracterizing' accused priest

May 1, 2013 - 12:05 am .- The Archdiocese of Newark asserts that a local publication is inaccurately portraying the continued ministry of a priest who was accused of abusing a minor.

New York's longest-serving priest was 'generous to a fault'

Apr 13, 2013 - 06:04 am .- Monsignor Gerald Ryan, the New York archdiocese's longest serving pastor and who died April 11, was described by one of his parishioners as exceedingly generous and ever-ready to help his people.

Cleveland diocese mourns excommunicated priest

Mar 8, 2013 - 12:02 am .- Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland announced the excommunication of Father Robert Marrone on March 4, calling people to pray for the priest, who had refused two years of reconciliation attempts.

Newark archdiocese stands by ministry of priest accused of sex abuse

Feb 6, 2013 - 02:02 am .- The Archdiocese of Newark affirmed its decision to allow a priest accused of abusing a minor to remain in ministry, stressing that they are complying with authorities and prohibiting any interaction alone with children.

Colombian priest killed in continuing trend of violence

Feb 5, 2013 - 04:01 pm .- A cardinal in Colombia is mourning the recent murder of a local priest, which brings the clergy death toll in the country to 83 since 1984.  

Apostolic nuncio prays for missing priest in Mexico

Jan 29, 2013 - 04:11 pm .- Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to Mexico, voiced prayers and expressed solidarity with the family members of a local priest who was kidnapped last month.

LA archdiocese vows continued anti-abuse efforts

Jan 22, 2013 - 04:00 pm .- As former priests face litigation over sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has renewed its commitment to protect the young people of the Church.

Priest's arrest on meth charges shocks Conn. diocese

Jan 18, 2013 - 03:51 pm .- The arrest of suspended priest Monsignor Kevin Wallin on six drug charges involving methamphetamine has caused “shock and concern” in the Diocese of Bridgeport, where he once served as pastor of the cathedral parish.

Illinois priest on leave after 911 handcuff call

Jan 11, 2013 - 12:03 am .- A priest of the Diocese of Springfield is on leave after he dialed 911 asking for help getting out of handcuffs – a call that has been replayed across the internet.

Indiana priest found after scare in Greece

Oct 8, 2012 - 03:26 pm .- A Catholic priest from Indiana who disappeared in Greece after telling his family he believed he was in danger has been located and is trying to return to the U.S.

Colombian diocese laments death of priest who was attacked

Aug 14, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- The Diocese of Cucuta in Colombia condemned the death of Father Pablo Emilio Sanchez Alabarracin, who died from the injuries he sustained during a break-in at his parish rectory.

Kansas City diocese supports victims in wake of priest's guilty plea

Aug 3, 2012 - 11:37 am .- The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph voiced deep sympathy for victims harmed by a diocesan priest who plead guilty in federal court Aug. 2 to child pornography charges.

Lima archdiocese issues clarification on priest stripped of faculties

May 17, 2012 - 12:08 pm .- The Archdiocese of Lima issued a statement clarifying the decision by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani to strip local priest Father Gaston Garatea of his ministerial faculties.