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Former University of Portland president listed in grand jury abuse report
Holy Cross Brother Raphael Wilson was accused of sexually abusing two boys and admitted to one of the charges. He reached a $250,000 confidential settlement with the victim, according to the report.
Maryland attorney general will review church records on child sex abuse
Archbishop William E. Lori informed priests and deacons that the archdiocese has been in discussions with Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh about an investigation of records related to the sexual abuse of children.
Head of Georgetown Prep urges renewed commitment to being ‘men for others’
In a Sept. 20 letter, Jesuit Father James Van Dyke, president of of Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Md., noted that it is a "challenging time" for the school, in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct raised against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a 1983 graduate of the school.
Catholic leaders oppose administration’s plan to limit green cards
Catholic leaders are speaking out against a Trump administration proposed rule announced Sept. 22 that would deny green cards to legal immigrants using public assistance.
U.N. declaration on human rights must extend to unborn, says speaker
A leading scholar on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights suggested in a Sept. 20 talk that although the landmark document doesn't mention this, its demand for respect for human dignity should even extend to the unborn.
In homily, Calif. priest says he was abused, hears from dozens of victims
To be a voice for victims of clerical sexual abuse, Father Brendan McGuire realized he had to come to terms with the abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was 18. It was a secret he had held for 35 years.
Blessed Romero’s ‘heroic life, sanctity’ holds many lessons, bishop says
Blessed Oscar Romero's martyrdom, "the holy sacrifice of his life," during his celebration of the "holy sacrifice" of the Mass holds a powerful lesson for Catholics, said Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre.
Today is ‘hour of the laity,’ Archbishop Gomez tells Encuentro delegates
Hispanic Catholic leaders are living an important moment in the history of the Catholic church in the U.S. and are called to rise and continue the work of building the church, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said Sept. 23.
Joy, hope contagious for Encuentro participants as they discern priorities
Joy, hope, energy and a spirit of continued collaboration are contagious among the participants of the Fifth National Encuentro.
Ospino: Encuentro reflects ‘energy, maturity’ of a church ‘here to stay’
The thousands of Hispanic Catholic ministry leaders gathered in Texas for the Fifth National Encuentro shared views on the maturity and presence of their diverse community and held dialogues on the dreams and challenges that they face.