Archive for July 5, 2019

Irving Houle. Photo courtesy of the Irving Houle Association.?w=200&h=150

Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God?

Irving “Francis” Houle was a Michigan father of five known for his holy life. He appeared to bear the stigmata,... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica from the keyhole on Aventino Hill, Rome Italy. Via Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Analysis: Vatican calls for trust, Catholics wait for transparency

In the debate between bishops and the faithful, both sides accept the need for transparency but have very different understandings of the word.  Read more

Archbishop Carlo Vigano. ?w=200&h=150

Viganò criticizes Pope Francis' handling of abuse allegations

Recently published remarks from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano take aim at two situations described by the former nuncio as “allegations... Read more

Blessed Sacrament Parish, New York, N.Y. ?w=200&h=150

UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit

A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more