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Bishops ‘shamed’ by ‘sins, omissions’ of priests, bishops leading to abuse

The prelates' joint statement was issued in response to the release Aug. 14 of a grand jury report based on a two-year-long probe into sexual abuse claims in six Pennsylvania dioceses.

Pennsylvania grand jury says church was interested in hiding abuse

A Pennsylvania grand jury report issued Aug. 14 paints a picture of a Catholic Church in six of the state's dioceses that for decades handled claims of sex abuse of minors under its care by hiding the allegations and its victims.

Moncton archbishop: Seeking justice for abuse victims is key to a brighter future

Archbishop Vienneau estimated that the Archdiocese of Moncton will pay between $8 million and $10 million. "The victims have compensation rights. Their integrity was hurt. We have a justice to repair as a church."

Longtime parish volunteer now heads St. Charles Seminary program

After a career in health management, parish catechist, wife and mother Suzanne Mulrain now runs the School of Theological Studies at the seminary, from which she earned her graduate degree.

Calix Society counters addiction through life in Christ

Often called the "Catholic AA," the Glenside-based international organization helps members stay sober from alcohol and drugs through the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist.

Bensalem Catholic school shows Back to School means fun

St. Ephrem's school community hosted a picnic for students and some prospective new families, about 300 in all, last Sunday to take the seriousness out of the coming school year.

Court approves house arrest for Australian archbishop

Archbishop Philip Wilson was found guilty of failing to report child sexual abuse allegations in the 1970s. He was sentenced to one year's detention, but with the possibility of parole after six months.

Abuse in Ireland: Pressure mounts for pope to address scandal

Pope Francis is traveling to Ireland specifically for the World Meeting of Families, but the sex abuse crisis is dominating headlines before his Aug. 25-26 trip.

Text of letter priest sent to Cardinal O’Malley about archbishop

Here is the text of a June 17, 2015, letter written by Father Boniface Ramsey, about Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.

Abuse letter to Cardinal O’Malley was second priest sent officials

A U.S. priest, Father Boniface Ramsey, wrote to Cardinal O'Malley in 2015 regarding the alleged sexual abuse of seminarians by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.