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.
Protocol approved on restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse
It would enable bishops to apply restrictions in the life and ministry of retired bishops accused of sexual abuse or who failed to take necessary measures to prevent abuse.
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.
Cardinal DiNardo calls bishops to be trustworthy like Barnabas
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston compared the early church missions of Barnabas and Paul to the modern-era mission of restoring trust following the clerical sexual abuse crisis in his homily during the U.S. bishops' spring assembly in Baltimore.
On the fly: Airport chaplains have special ministry, pope says
A man was told he could charge his computer in the airport chapel because electricity, "like the energy of God," was there for everyone.
A summer camp vision, prayers to St. Teresa helped lead Friar to the priesthood
He was only working at the camp because his dad had a role there. An experience there during guided meditation was among the seeds of his vocation.
National Review Board chairman repeats call for greater lay involvement as Church tackles abuse
BALTIMORE (CNS) — National Review Board chairman Francesco Cesareo offered the U.S. bishops meeting in Baltimore a series of recommendations that he said will strengthen the Church’s response to the ongoing clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Personal energy, catechetical passion draws Fr. Kennedy to Holy Cross priests
Fr. Brian Kennedy, C.S.C., began his priesthood at St. John Vianney in Goodyear just as the incorrupt heart of his parish's namesake came through on a national tour.
