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Albany bishop: Lay commission should investigate claims against bishops
The Bishop of Albany said Monday that a commission of lay Catholics should be formed to investigate claims of abuse... Read more
This Catholic entrepreneur uses his ice cream shop to live the faith
An Alaskan man is using his Anchorage-based ice cream shop as an extension of the Catholic faith, supporting the local... Read more
Volunteers journey to US-Mexico border to aid separated families
Every single mother or father arriving at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas was able to tell Pio... Read more
Marie Collins reacts to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposals following McCarrick scandal
A former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that proposals made by Cardinal Donald... Read more
Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop to release names of accused priests
The Bishop of Pittsburgh has pledged to release the names of all priests of the diocese accused of abuse against... Read more
Survey: Religious superiors support possibility of women deacons
A survey of both male and female religious superiors in the U.S. found that most believe that the Church can... Read more
USCCB: We 'encourage and welcome' family leave bills
The U.S. bishops’ conference praised legislative efforts to secure family leave policies, after a Senate bill was introduced that would... Read more
US bishops welcome change to Catechism on death penalty
Bishops across the US have welcomed the modification made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church saying the Church teaches... Read more
Wuerl calls for spiritual and moral renewal in response to McCarrick scandal
Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Friday that the Church must confirm its commitment to support the survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more
Judge Kavanaugh’s record on religious liberty and personal conscience examined
As the Senate prepares for confirmation hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, scholars and commentators are... Read more
How can parishes be more welcoming to those with disabilities?
A Disability Awareness Conference in Saginaw, Michigan this week encouraged parishes to create an inclusive and accessible environment for those... Read more
How one priest is bringing Jesus to the most dangerous city in the US
With the highest per-capita homicide rate in the nation, Baltimore has been called the most dangerous city in America -... Read more
Montana plaintiffs vote on $20m sexual abuse settlement
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is awaiting the result of a vote by plaintiffs on whether to accept a $20... Read more
How banning plastic straws could impact the disabled
Sea turtles often sleep wedged beneath boulders on the ocean floor, or tucked below protruding ridges in coral reefs. They... Read more
Planned Parenthood sues after South Carolina bans Medicaid funds for abortion clinics
Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit challenging a South Carolina executive order barring Medicaid funds from going toward any health... Read more
Lincoln diocese responds to reports of misconduct by former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska acknowledged reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a deceased former vocations director, following an article... Read more
Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians
The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children... Read more
New resource center to promote African American sainthood causes
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a new initiative to unite groups working on the promotion of African American canonization... Read more
Bishop Olmsted named apostolic administrator of Arizona-based Byzantine eparchy
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix was named Wednesday as apostolic administrator sede plena of the Byzantine rite eparchy which is... Read more
