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Catholic leaders from Tennessee to Texas among Lumen Christi finalists
The award, which is Latin for "Light of Christ," is now in its 42nd year and is the highest honor bestowed by the Chicago-based papal society.
Archbishop Hebda to oversee inquiry into bishop’s handling of abuse claim
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis will oversee an investigation of Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston for allegedly thwarting a police or canonical investigation of clerical sexual misconduct.
Cardinal’s 2011 comments on 9/11 attacks still resonate today
UPDATED - In New York City, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Catholic and other religious leaders joined with the faithful and community members in those locations and around the country for moments of silence and special prayers Sept. 11.
Prelates say feeling of strife, enmity signals ‘crisis of compassion’
In a Sept. 9, 2019, column for the Boston Globe, Cardinal O'Malley addresses "the human consequences of our immigration policies." Archbishop Wester in a newly issued pastoral urges Catholics to pray for "hope and healing among peoples."
Indian Days brings together diverse tribes to celebrate customs, faith
For nearly 70 years, the Blackfeet Nation has hosted its annual Indian Days in Browning in the northwestern corner of Montana. Every July, the four-day powwow attracts 10,000 participants who stay in teepees and tents on the campgrounds of the Blackfeet Reservation.
Memories of 9/11 attacks linger for fire department chaplain
Msgr. John Delendick, a longtime New York Fire Department chaplain, still recalls the 9/11 attacks vividly. That first year after the attacks, he said, he doesn't remember how many funerals and memorial Masses he celebrated.
Florida senators ask Trump to waive visa requirements for some Bahamians
"It's important Customs and Border Protection and the Bahamian government work together to clarify the current rules regarding visas in the Bahamas," Sen. Rick Scott said in his statement. His letter was co-signed by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
SC Catholic Charities not getting usual after-storm calls for help
Hurricane Dorian brought high winds, storm surge, heavy rain and flooding as it moved north along the state's coast Sept. 5, but diocesan officials joined state leaders in breathing a sigh of relief after it passed through.
Two bishops on Missouri diocese’s list of substantiated clergy abusers
According to the list assembled by the diocese, which dates back to its founding in 1956, the abuse claims for each bishop took place within the Missouri diocese's territory. Each bishop also had more than one abuse allegation reported.
Archbishop Etienne will not live in mansion: ‘I am a pastor, not a prince’
"I think the days of bishops living in a manner that's a lot nicer than the majority of their people live, those days are gone, and they should be," Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne said.