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Irish abuse survivor disappointed with global reforms, accountability
Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on "The Catholic Tipping Point" in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.
Cruise ship to deliver aid to Bahamas, bring evacuees to Florida
MIAMI (CNS) — A second Florida-to-Bahamas round-trip humanitarian cruise was set to sail the weekend of Sept. 14, weather-permitting, carrying supplies, transport specialty personnel, power generators and volunteers. The previous week, the Grand Bahama cruise ship arrived at its home port in West Palm Beach with some 1,100 Bahamian storm evacuees. That ship was met […]
Central Americans want to stay home; development programs help that happen
A training and support program for teenagers and young adults in El Progreso, Honduras, is working to overcome negative influences and engender a belief that emigration is not the only option.
New accusations surface against retired Wyoming bishop
The Cheyenne Diocese said Sept. 10 three new abuse claims dating to the 1970s and '80s have been made against Bishop Hart. The allegations have been reported to the civil authorities, the diocese said.
Abortion survivor bill is ‘pro-child, human rights,’ congressman says
Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey said the bill he is sponsoring would protect babies born alive in failed abortions, ensure that "no mother of a child born alive can ever be prosecuted," and allow those women to sue.
Diocese of Rochester, N.Y., files bankruptcy
UPDATED - In the wake of nearly 50 lawsuits filed against it since New York's Child Victims Act took effect Aug. 14, the Diocese of Rochester filed for reorganization Sept. 12, under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to bar asylum-seekers for now
UPDATED - The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order late Sept. 11 that will temporarily allow the Trump administration to enforce its new rule preventing many Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.
Maine bishop’s diocesan travels strengthening bond with faithful, priests
In the last year alone, Bishop Deeley celebrated Masses or visited with parishioners at special events in 47 different Maine towns and cities; by the end of September that number will climb to 49, after Masses in Cherryfield and Limestone.
Dorian recovery work shows ‘we are your brother’s keeper,’ says volunteer
As catastrophic as Hurricane Dorian was, the characteristic optimism of Bahamians will help soften the painful recovery to come, according to a hurricane-preparedness volunteer in Nassau.
El Paso Diocese uses new fund to help migrants near border
El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz envisioned a fund that might raise $100,000 over the course of a year that the diocese could donate to such shelters, neighboring dioceses and other organizations helping the migrants eat and survive on the other side of the border.