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Pastor in Washington Archdiocese named to head Diocese of Springfield, Mass.
Father William Byrne, a Maryland pastor and host of a popular YouTube video series, was appointed Oct. 14 by Pope Francis.
Montana’s Catholic bishops urge ‘no’ vote on legalizing recreational marijuana
In an Oct. 12 statement, Bishop Austin A. Vetter and Bishop Michael W. Warfel said that the move would "only exacerbate the already serious mental health crisis gripping" the midwestern state.
New statue honors Mother Cabrini for devotion to immigrants, children, the poor
An image of the patron of immigrants, unveiled in Battery Park City Oct. 12, now stands overlooking the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
New report details abuse, assault allegations against Catholic composer Haas
Findings released Oct. 1 by advocacy group Into Account claim the liturgical composer raped a 13-year-old girl in 1979 during a confirmation retreat in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’
During hearings for her Supreme Court nomination, Judge Amy Coney Barrett described her policy preferences as "irrelevant" and did not give direct answers on how she would vote on top issues.
Brooklyn bishop says diocese not deterred by ruling against temporary stay
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said Oct. 10 that a federal judge's denial in favor of new state COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship "is only the beginning of the case, and we expect ultimately to prevail."
Catholic leaders ‘appalled’ by alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan Catholic bishop and the leadership of the Adrian Dominican sisters offered prayers of thanksgiving that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, targeted by extremists critical of her COVID restrictions.
Supreme Court confirmation hearings highlight health care, religion
The Oct. 12 start of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett had two distinct, and partisan, focuses.
Supreme Court does not reinstate abortion drug restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow drugs used to medically induce abortions to be delivered without requiring the recipient to make a doctor's visit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brooklyn Diocese files federal lawsuit over violation of religious freedom
The diocese said Gov. Cuomo's new limits on worship due to the coronavirus "arbitrarily" reduce capacity at Catholic churches and impede "our right to worship and cannot stand."