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Buffalo bishop responds to criticism, says he has no plans to resign
Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone told reporters at a news conference he held Nov. 5 outside Infant of Prague Church in Cheektowaga that at a meeting earlier in the day with the diocese's priests, two of them had asked him to resign.
Archival discovery at Catholic U. leads to Kristallnacht remembrance
It was the discovery the archives in 2004 of an old, scratched record, labeled only "Catholic Protest Against Nazis -- Nov. 16, 1938," that set the wheels in motion for a long-overdue reconsideration of Catholic attitudes toward anti-Semitism.
Voters in two states OK anti-abortion measures, but Oregon funding stays
An Oregon measure that would have banned state funding for elective and late-term abortions was defeated by voters Nov. 6, while an amendment to the West Virginia constitution stating that women do not have a right to an abortion was passed by a narrow margin.
Catholic agencies closely monitor giving after clergy sex abuse shock
Leaders and fundraisers at Catholic organizations are cautiously monitoring the level of donations and gifts as the end-of-the-year giving season approaches, hoping that the clergy sexual abuse scandal won't negatively affect their bottom line.
Notre Dame band members strike chord with concert and connect generations
On a recent sun-kissed Wednesday afternoon, 49 members of the school’s marching band had a special performance for just over 100 people at A Caring Place, the adult day care program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis.
Poor Handmaids’ foundress called model of living out love of God, neighbor
For the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the canonization of their foundress, St. Katharina Kasper, also known as Mother Mary Catherine Kasper, is a confirmation of what they knew and believed.
Daughter’s murder becomes chance for restorative justice for her killer
In 2010, Kate and Andy Grosmaire's 19-year-old daughter, Ann, was shot and killed by her fiance, and the couple, called by their Catholic faith, forgave their daughter's killer.
National Review Board chairman seeks fix to address charter ‘loophole’
Francesco Cesareo also expressed "frustration" that new questions have surfaced about how some bishops responded to clergy sex abuse, especially after pledging openness and transparency after the 2002 crisis exploded.
Priest uses his mother’s sauce recipe to help the needy, evangelize
Father Jim used his mother's tomato sauce recipe to create the product and is donating part of the proceeds of sauce sales to the Lexington Diocese and Southeast Texas Hospice.
‘Keep us in mind,’ says DACA recipient in urging people to vote
A group of Catholic high school seniors lobbying on Capitol Hill Nov. 5 knows there is a lot at stake in the midterm elections.