Diocese of Jackson
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Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado
The powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama. Read more
Catholic Charities joins water crisis relief effort in Jackson, Mississippi
The city's water supply was severely disrupted last week when flooding damaged the pumps at a major water treatment plant. Read more
City repeals law limiting pro-life outreach at Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic
A law that curtailed pro-life outreach at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi has been repealed by the city of... Read more
Jackson diocese reaches agreement with prosecutor over handling of fraudulent priest
The Diocese of Jackson has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors to improve its financial controls, in a case related... Read more
Mississippi bishops denounce racism in 4th of July letter
Bishop Louis Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson issued an unequivocal call for all Catholics to reject... Read more
Former finance director sues Jackson diocese
The Diocese of Jackson and its ordinary, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, are being sued by the diocese’s former director of finance,... Read more
Jackson diocese: we did not influence victim’s decision to accept smaller settlement
The Diocese of Jackson in Mississippi said it did not pressure a victim of clerical sexual abuse to accept settlement... Read more
Mississippi bishops encourage aid for families affected by ICE raids
Mississippi’s Catholic bishops are speaking out against last week’s extensive Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that targeted workers at food... Read more
