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What New Jersey bishops, now retired, knew about McCarrick payouts
Settlements for sexual abuse claims against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick were known to officials in the Newark, Metuchen and Trenton dioceses, and even the Vatican's representative to the U.S.
Seton Hall University investigates clergy sexual misconduct charges
The investigation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by Archbishop McCarrick and other archdiocesan priests that may have involved students at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology and the College Seminary at St. Andrew's Hall at the university.
U.S. Jesuit urges Catholics to examine attitudes toward LGBT community
U.S. Jesuit Father James Martin set out a series of ways in which parishes can show welcome and respect to LGBT Catholics.
Irish bishops combat drug addiction through parish life, partnerships
A 20-year-old national initiative by the church in Ireland combats addiction through parish life, peer education and public-private partnerships. Leaders described it at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin.
Prominent Catholics see larger role for laity in church’s abuse response
An independent lay-run board that would hold bishops accountable for their actions, a national day for prayers and encouragement to parishioners to become more involved are among steps suggested by lay people.
Minnesota prelate ‘steps aside’ from responsibilities with Napa Institute
Archbishop Nienstedt's connections to the Napa Institute drew criticism from Rod Dreher, who on his blog Aug. 6 accused the institute of being inconsistent in its stance against bishops accused of mishandling sexual abuse.
Bishops nationwide reflect on ramifications of Pa. grand jury report
Bishops across the United States are offering apologies to victims in the wake of the Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report that detailed claims of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children .
World’s bishops call for action on abuse; English bishop wants synod
A global synod on priests could help the church to end the "terrible" scandals of clerical child abuse, an English bishop told Pope Francis.
National pro-life conference calls leaders to be missionary disciples
More than 100 diocesan, state and national pro-life leaders from across the U.S. gathered for the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference to discuss how best to build a culture of life.
Parishioners praise Mary on West Chester’s streets for 99th year
Generations of families who founded the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother at St. Agnes Parish continued it last week with Mass, breakfast, a street procession and benediction.