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#WhyImCatholic movement aims to share hope at difficult time for church
As U.S. Catholics "struggle with the painful issues facing the church today," particularly the abuse crisis, Catholic Extension "recognizes that it is a difficult time to be Catholic."
Continue to be an evangelizing church, nuncio tells Encuentro delegates
Archbishop Christophe Pierre encouraged Hispanic Catholic leaders and bishops to continue working toward being an evangelizing church by seeking an encounter with Christ and taking initiative while accompanying those on the peripheries.
Neumann-Goretti soph Tysheem Johnson scores 6 TDs in romp
Scoring on offense, defense and special teams, Johnson led the way as the Saints sailed past Bonner-Prendergast, 54-14. John Knebels speaks with the likeable all-purpose performer and reviews Catholic League football action.
Encuentro opens with procession, papal message, prayers for abuse victims
The Sept. 20-23 event is a gathering of more than 3,200 Hispanic Catholic leaders and about 125 bishops from across the country.
Retired Green Bay auxiliary bishop withdraws from public ministry
In a letter dated Sept. 14 and addressed to Bishop David L. Ricken, the head of the diocese, Bishop Robert F. Morneau stated that he failed to report to authorities an incident of priest sexual abuse of a minor in 1979.
Two more Chilean bishops step down in wake of abuse crisis
Pope Francis accepted the resignations of two more Chilean bishops, bringing to seven the number of bishops who have stepped down since June in response to the clerical sexual abuse scandal in their country.
Indiana diocese issues list of priests, deacons with credible allegations
The Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese's release of the names of priests and deacons credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor "is an appropriate step and part of a commitment to openness and transparency by the church in this area."
N.Y. Archdiocese names judge as independent reviewer on abuse protocols
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan has named a former federal judge to study archdiocesan policies and procedures with respect to sexual abuse by clergy and recommend enhancements directly to the cardinal.
U.S. attorney general’s new legal directive may speed up deportations
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a decision Sept. 18 curtailing the powers of U.S. immigration judges in deportation proceedings, a move that may make it easier for the Trump administration to deport migrants.
Pope: Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day
No one can remain indifferent to the way minority groups are increasingly the object of so much fear, scorn and hatred, Pope Francis said.