Chile removes statute of limitations on sex abuse cases
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Chilean Presidency via Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Catholic Church in Chile continues to deal with the fallout of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up, the Chilean government passed a law removing the statute of limitations on sex abuse crimes against …
Not the usual suspects: Cardinal wants parish teams of risk-takers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The papal vicar for Rome has asked every pastor in the diocese to form a "pastoral team" of about a dozen "courageous explorers" to help launch a new neighborhood missionary outreach. "Don’t go looking for those who have shown they …
Mid-Summer in the Archdiocese: Elder Glee Club travels to Europe
In June, members of the Elder Glee Club traveled through Germany and Austria for 10 days. The Panther Ambassadors brought music from the hilltop of Price Hill, to the mountains in the Alps.
A Summer Prayer for Families
May we make our homes places of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of …
Update: Lay role matters in renewing church wounded by abuse, speaker says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gina Christian, catholicphilly.com By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — The laity can lead the way in renewing a church wounded by the decades-long sexual abuse scandal, according to Meghan Cokeley, director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization. Prayer, redemptive suffering, forgiveness and a deeper …
Appeals court to uphold ACA; health care a basic human right, says CHA
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters By Elizabeth Bachmann WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit considers the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the Catholic Health Association voiced its support for the act, declaring access to health care a basic human right. CHA is …
Throwback Thursday: Brother Casey Cole visits St. Monica-St. George
Last year, then Brother Casey Cole made a stop in Cincinnati on his Mission Tour. He spoke at a two-night mission at the Clifton church. A highlight from that misson: Brother Casey wrapped up his mission talk by comparing this to the whole process of aging: No matter how hard …
Diocese looks to open temporary shelter for migrants in county facility
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Brown, Catholic Outlook By Michael Brown TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Catholic Community Services in the Tucson Diocese has reached a tentative agreement with Pima County to turn an unused juvenile detention facility into a temporary shelter for asylum-seekers. The agency, which is the human services arm of …
Forensic study of remains may shed light on young woman’s disappearance
IMAGE: CNS file photo By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The complex process of examining bones and extracting DNA will be crucial in determining whether the remains in a small Vatican cemetery belong to Emanuela Orlandi, a young woman who disappeared in 1983, a Vatican-appointed forensic anthropologist said. …
U.S. bishop among nearly 200 faith leaders speaking against war in Iran
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Lexington By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two Catholic bishops are among nearly 200 faith leaders calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to pursue diplomacy to resolve conflicts with Iran. Bishop John E. Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, bishop-president of Pax Christi USA, and Bishop Marc …