Archive for October 29, 2018
Virginia dioceses pledge to cooperate with attorney general
In a statement released last Wednesday and repeated at Masses over the weekend, Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape has not turned over key evidence
The Indian bishop charged with serially raping a nun has not yet produced a laptop that government investigators say could... Read more
Synod 2018's final document shows nuances on 'synodality'
Among the most debated paragraphs of the final document from the Synod of Bishops on young people, faith, and vocational... Read more
Without Christ, Church's mission is just 'social activism' pope says
If one’s work as a Catholic is not united to Christ Jesus, it is no longer the “mission” to which... Read more
Whistleblower says Buffalo diocese did not disclose priest abuse reports
A former Church employee said she leaked diocesan documents because when the Buffalo diocese addressed sexual abuse allegations it seemed... Read more
Synodality and sexuality: What the youth synod document said and didn't say
The fifteenth ordinary general session of the Synod of Bishops closed on Saturday. After a long afternoon of voting by... Read more
Annual White Mass honors the gifts of those with disabilities
The Mass is held in honor of the dignity of those living with disabilities. It was first celebrated in 2010,... Read more
After synagogue shooting, bishops decry anti-Semitism and pray for victims
Catholic bishops promised prayers for victims and their families while condemning anti-Semitism, after a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday... Read more
Ahead of migrant caravan, Catholic leaders urge U.S. govt to protect the vulnerable
As a caravan of thousands of migrants from Central America continues its trek north to the United States, the U.S.... Read more
At late bishop's request, Saginaw Catholics adore the Eucharist
Bishop Joseph Cistone of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan planned one final diocesan event before succumbing to lung cancer in... Read more
Five nuns kidnapped in southern Nigeria
Five nuns were abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s Delta state on Thursday, according to local media. Read more
