Being Catholic in the face of scandal
In the last few months, national news stories have outlined new allegations of abuse and misconduct involving bishops, priests, and even seminarians from various dioceses. It’s hard to read about. Very hard. It can test the faith of even the strongest of Catholics. Yet, you’re still Catholic. Why? …
Australian bishops, religious say they can’t violate seal of confession
IMAGE: CNS photo/Royal Commission By SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) — Australia’s Catholic bishops and religious orders, responding to recommendations from the Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, accepted 98 percent of its suggestions, but said they could not accept recommendations that would violate the seal of confession. “We …
Bishop echoes pope: The poor’s plight is ‘the Gospel, pure and simple’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim West By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Echoing what Pope Francis said during a Mass in May, the bishop who heads the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development said, “The struggle of working people, of the poor” is not first a “social or political …
Bishops of Atlanta province consider ways to lead in the face of crisis
IMAGE: CNS photo/Douglas Deas, for the Catholic Miscellany By Christina Lee Knauss CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — Priests and bishops from the Province of Atlanta recently spent time considering the abuse crisis in the church, how to respond to it and how to best carry on in serving the faithful. The …
Archbishop Schnurr is interviewed on Sacred Heart Radio
On Thursday, August 30, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr was interviewed on the morning show on Sacred Heart Radio 740 am. The Archbishop touched on many subjects that the church is dealing with. From the interview the Archbishop said, “I am continuing to hammer at this, the [McCarrick] file has to be …
Faithful uphold the quiet tradition of lighting candles in churches
IMAGE: CNS photo/Emily Benson, The Evangelist By Emily Benson WESTMERE, N.Y. (CNS) — Linda Brown approached the candle stand at her parish, Christ the King in Westmere. She dropped a donation in the collection box and lit two candles. Her husband, Ed, stood beside her as she bowed her head …
Pope serene despite ‘pain’ over archbishop’s testimony, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While recent accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano have created tension in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is approaching the situation calmly, the Vatican secretary of state said. In an interview posted Aug. 30 by “Vatican Insider,” …
Oregon church activities curtailed by smoke from wildfires
IMAGE: CNS photo/DigitalGlobe, a Maxar company, handout via Reuters By Ed Langlois PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Catholic churches and homes in southern Oregon are safe so far amid wildfires, but persistent smoke has suppressed activities — and spirits. “It is horrible. It is absolutely grim,” said Ann Brophy, pastoral associate …
Is there truth in Archbishop Vigano’s text and how are Catholics to know?
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics in the pews and even priests in the Vatican are confused about the long document Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano published claiming Pope Francis turned a blind eye to information he had about the sexual misconduct of now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. Pope Francis’ …
Today’s Video: A historic night at McNicholas High School
On Friday, August 24, 2018 for the first time the lights were on at Penn Station Stadium at McNicholas High School. The Rockets hosted the Goshen Warriors. It was a tough loss for McNick as they fell 21-7: however, it was a night of history! Throughout the Football Season, check …
