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New York Diocese of Rockville Centre announces $323 million abuse settlement
The amount represents the largest settlement in U.S. diocesan bankruptcy history. It will be distributed to about 600 abuse survivors. Read more
Thousands mourn slain NYPD officer at Catholic funeral
Parishes throughout Long Island remembered NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in their Prayers of the Faithful at Masses. Read more
New York diocese offers $200 million to abuse victims in largest-ever settlement offer
The plan includes an immediate cash payout of a minimum of $100,000 to claimants with a lawsuit and a $50,000... Read more
Why do Christians work? To glorify God and serve others, Long Island bishop says
For the Christian, work is a way to glorify God, to serve others, and to follow the example of St.... Read more
Lawsuit brings sex abuse allegations against New Hampshire bishop
Bishop Peter Libasci has been accused in a lawsuit of committing sexual abuse while a priest in New York during... Read more
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Reckoning with history, Long Island diocese names 101 clergy accused of sex abuse
The Diocese of Rockvillle Centre has released a list of 101 diocesan clergy it believes to be credibly accused of... Read more
Under financial pressure, Rockville Centre diocese sells pastoral center, closes several schools
In the wake of bankruptcy filings, the Diocese of Rockville Centre in March announced the sale of its $5.2 million... Read more
Rockville Centre is fourth NY diocese to file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, announced it was filing for bankruptcy early Thursday morning, becoming the fourth of... Read more
Rockville Centre diocese faces bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Rockville Centre has requested a pause in the proceedings of numerous sex abuse lawsuits it is facing,... Read more
NY judge upholds Child Victims Act after challenge by Rockville Centre diocese
A judge ruled Wednesday that New York's Child Victims Act is constitutional, rejecting a suit filed by the Diocese of... Read more
Spanish-born missionary priest named auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Spanish-born Idente Missionary Fr. Luis Miguel Romero to be an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
Rockville Centre diocese challenges Child Victims Act over due process
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed a suit challenging New York's Child Victims Act on Tuesday, claiming it is barred... Read more
New York bishop to lead Diocese of Columbus
Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Frederick Campbell of Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, appointing Bishop Robert J. Brennan, auxiliary of... Read more
Bishop Robert Coyle returns to Long Island as Rockville Centre auxiliary
On Tuesday Bishop Robert Coyle, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the US Military Services, was transferred to the... Read more
