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Sex abuse victims in archdiocese get $4 million in reparations
Of the $8.425 million authorized for payment, more than $4.5 million has been paid through Feb. 12, according to a new report by the independent program compensating victims of abuse by clergy in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
After crisis, church will grow anew, says former head of Dominicans
The Catholic Church should not be afraid of crisis; through crisis, it will grow and spring new life, said Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe.
Sinatra Centennial Orchestra plays the Lazaretto Ballroom
The April 5 concert will feature vocalist Sean Reilly, who will present "the tales behind the tunes" made legendary by singer Frank Sinatra.
Sidewalk counseling training with Dr. Monique Ruberu
Obstetrician and gynecologist Monique Ruberu, leader of Philadelphia's "40 Days for Life" campaign, will instruct pro-life advocates in communicating alternatives to abortion through compassionate and respectful witness to church teaching.
Novelist Alice McDermott offers book signing, talk at Cranaleith
At a June 2 appearance, the award-winning Catholic author will discuss her latest novel, "The Ninth Hour," and share her experiences as a writer and a Catholic woman in today’s society.
Cesareo urges greater role for laity in church’s response to abuse
Laypeople must be involved in a "more meaningful and influential role" to help Catholic bishops create "an environment of safety within the church," the chairman of the National Review Board said in an opinion piece published by The Boston Globe.
At summit, survivors expose ‘cancer’ of clergy sex abuse
UPDATED - The pre-recorded testimonies of five survivors were broadcast in the synod hall; the Vatican did not disclose their names, but only whether they were male or female and their country of origin.
Vatican summit opens with acknowledgment of evil committed
Opening the Vatican summit on child protection and the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis said, "The holy people of God are watching and are awaiting from us not simple, predictable condemnations, but concrete and effective measures" to stop abuse.
Colorado dioceses, attorney general launch initiatives to address abuse
Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, on behalf of the bishops of Colorado's three Catholic dioceses, joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser at a news conference Feb. 19 to announce several measures to address child sex abuse, including an independent review of records on abuse claims from the three dioceses.
Bishops must protect their flock from abuse at all costs, archbishop says
Catholics need to know that their leaders "mean business" when it comes to protecting minors from abuse, the Vatican's top abuse investigator told representatives of the world's bishops and religious orders.