What Our Local Church Can Do
Having already addressed certain aspects of the scandals that have so hurt the Church over recent decades, I wish now to consider the question of what can be done.
Former priest arrested in Italy extradited to Arizona, formally arraigned
Joseph Henn was removed from priesthood in 2006 following his indictment on 13 counts related to child molestation stemming from his time in Phoenix.
Paris archbishop celebrates first Mass in Notre Dame since fire
The Mass marked the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral's altar.
Feast of St. Germaine Cousin
(CNA) — Germaine Cousin, a simple and pious young girl who lived in Pibrac, France, was born in 1579 to poor parents.
Bishops affirm diocese’s effort for Michigan grandfather’s sainthood cause
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops, after being consulted about the sainthood cause of a man who, except for service in World War II, spent his life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, gave vocal assent June 12 for the Diocese of Marquette to continue to pursue the cause.
Church should focus on getting ‘nones’ back, Bishop Barron says
"For every one person joining our church today, 6.45 are leaving" and most are leaving at young ages, primarily before age 23. The median age of those who leave is 13.
Bishops vote to revise U.S. catechism’s capital punishment section
It still needs Vatican approval, but wording emphasizes the dignity of all people and the misapplication of capital punishment. Discussion of the was not meant to be a debate on the death penalty overall.
Bishops OK plan to implement ‘motu proprio’ on addressing abuse
The "motu proprio" was one of the measures that came out the Vatican's February Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse attended by the presidents of the world's bishops' conferences.
Bishops approve third-party reporting system
In a series of three votes June 12, the bishops voted overwhelmingly to authorize the implementation of a system that would allow people to make reports through a toll-free telephone number as well as online.
Pope advances sainthood causes for U.S. priest, Spanish martyrs
The decree for Fr. Tolton's cause recognizes that he lived a life of heroic virtue.
