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Catholic psychologist, abuse survivor, offers abuse advice for families
"For Catholics who have been abused by a priest or clergy, it's doubly difficult because they have not only been psychologically traumatized, but spiritually traumatized. Unless that is addressed, healing is very difficult."
Change in church culture, and bishops, needed to end abuse, board says
More committees are not the answer to stop the abuse of children and vulnerable adults by clergy, said a statement by the National Review Board, which addresses clerical sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church.
Trinidad’s First Peoples were also nation’s first Catholics
Some find it difficult to wholeheartedly embrace the Catholic Church and its practices. Others find power in both.
Bishop Kicanas recalls McCain’s legacy of service, bipartisanship
The two worked together on immigration reform issues when McCain was trying to balance the political pressures of securing the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential election with his bipartisan attempts at immigration reform.
Memorial Mass celebrates life of young Catholic woman found dead in Iowa
The 20-year college student, described as a bright light in this farming community of 1,500 people, was abducted and killed in July while jogging just outside of Brooklyn.
USCCB president seeks papal audience, answers to former nuncio’s questions
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said that the questions raised by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano in a letter published by two Catholic media outlets "deserve answers that are conclusive and based on evidence."
Young adults take the stage at open mic night
The Catholic Center for Young Adults will host a Sept. 8 session in Center City to showcase area talent.
Shrine rector shares spiritual side of recent brush with death
Father Sanchez addressed questions about life and death in his homily during the Mass, his first at the shrine following the crash of an Aeromexico flight July 31 in Durango, Mexico, which he survived.
Puerto Rico getting back on feet ‘step by step,’ but long road remains
Almost a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, life has improved somewhat as all power has now been restored but people are still rebuilding their lives.
New parish in Conshohocken celebrates opening Mass in Latin
On Sunday September 9th, St. Mary's Quasi Parish will celebrate its opening Mass at 11 am, celebrated by Father Carl Gismondi from the Fraternity of St. Peter, the newly appointed pastor of St. Mary's.