Archive for August 23, 2018
This parish was transferred to the Bismarck diocese from Fargo
Earlier this year, St. John parish in Lansford, N.D., was formally transferred from the Diocese of Fargo to the Diocese... Read more
Seton Hall announces ‘independent review’ of seminary accusations
Seton Hall University has announced an independent review of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment against seminarians. The university is... Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Marriage prep should make clear the nature of marriage
To couples seeking marriage, the Church needs both to be welcoming and to present a “clear vision” of the sacrament,... Read more
Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal
Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more
Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF
Fr. James Martin, SJ addressed Thursday more than 1,000 people at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Read more
Catholics minister to mothers and children in Texas detention centers
Before being allowed to celebrate Mass for families housed at a migrant detention center in south Texas, a local priest... Read more
Priests call Word on Fire conference a consoling encounter with scripture
Returning from Bishop Robert Barron's conference held this week on preaching, several priests said the experience was a grace-filled time... Read more
US appeals court rules against abortion restriction in Alabama
An injunction blocking the enforcement of an Alabama law that would have banned a second-trimester abortion procedure was upheld by... Read more
St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has invited the Missouri attorney general’s office to conduct an inspection of its files related to... Read more
Texas priest missing amid abuse allegations
A Texas priest under investigation for sexual abuse has disappeared, the Diocese of Dallas announced this week. Officials believe he... Read more
