Abide conference gives youth a “way” to grow in their faith
Sixty-five young people gathered last week with youth ministers, priests, deacons, Children of Mary sisters, and 15 college assistants for a “full immersion” conference on what it means to be a missionary disciple of Jesus Christ. At the end of the gathering all 100 engaged on hands-on ministry in downtown …
Cardinal McCarrick’s 60 years of ministry in church had global impact
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Vatican has told Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the retired archbishop of Washington, that he can no longer exercise any public ministry after an allegation that he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible. While maintaining his innocence, the cardinal …
Trump signs executive order stopping family separation policy
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order June 20 that halts his administration’s family separation policy for families who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. The executive order seeks to work around a 1997 consent decree that bars the …
Uptick in abuse claims likely after high-profile case brought to light
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — An increase in calls to dioceses to report claims of clergy sexual abuse has happened before, and is likely to happen again in the wake of the credible claim lodged against Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, according …
New York Archdiocese posts timeline on cardinal’s ministry, abuse claim
By NEW YORK (CNS) — The Archdiocese of New York has posted an FAQ providing a timeline of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick’s ministry in the church, information on how the archdiocese learned of an abuse allegation against the prelate now deemed credible and the church’s procedure for addressing abuse claims. …
DiNardo: All clergy, no matter their ‘standing,’ must protect children
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said June 20 that the all clergy in the Catholic Church “have made a solemn promise to protect children and young people from all harm.” “This sacred charge applies to all who minister …
Abuse allegation against Cardinal McCarrick found credible
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, said he will no longer exercise any public ministry “in obedience” to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager almost 50 years ago has been found credible. “While shocked by the report, …
Pope supports U.S. bishops’ criticism of ‘immoral’ immigration policy
IMAGE: CNS photo/Adrees Latif, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he stands with the U.S. bishops who recently condemned the Trump administration’s policy on immigration that has led to children being held in government shelters while their parents are sent to federal prisons. “I …
Weather doesn’t dampen opportunity as Badin preps for new student center
Badin’s experience goes hand-in-hand with the City of Hamilton experience, Hamilton Mayor Pat Moeller said Wednesday, June 13 as he helped celebrate the official groundbreaking for Badin High School’s new Student Development Center. The SDC is a $1.8 million project that will connect the main building, built in 1966, with …
Elder High School hires new Director of Admissions
Alumnus brings marketing, recruitment experience to position Elder High School announced that Brian Hiles has accepted the position of Director of Admissions. A 2003 alumnus of the school, Hiles brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in relationship building, special event planning, and youth recruitment. Currently serving as …
