While highlighting substantial progress the American Church has made to address the abuse of minors, the chair of the board created to monitor the implementation of Catholic bishops’ measures on the issue has called for even greater buy-in from the bishops, and warned against complacency.
Author: John Lavenburg
Pope’s Representative to U.S. Says Eucharistic Revival Is for Bishops, Too
In an address to more or less open the first public session of the U.S. bishops’ conference spring general assembly on June 13, Cardinal Christophe Pierre reminded the American prelates that the Eucharistic revival isn’t necessary for just the laity, but for them, as well.
As He Turns 80, Bishop Emeritus DiMarzio Continues Advocacy for Immigration Reform
Almost three years into retirement, with his 80th birthday on June 16, Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio has enjoyed the change of pace. Between his two favorite hobbies — cooking and gardening — celebrating Masses on the weekends, and writing and researching immigration issues, he’s found a balance.
Indigenous and Youth Ministry Votes Are on Agenda at U.S. Bishops’ Spring Assembly
As is typically the case, when the U.S. bishops gather in Louisville, Kentucky, this week for their annual spring general assembly, the agenda is rather light, but not absent discussions and votes that are important to the future of the nation’s church.
The Catholic Mission ‘Can’t Be Compromised’ in Catholic Schools, Archbishop Says
When Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer attended Catholic schools in the 1960s, the landscape of Catholic education was such that there were typically only Catholics in Catholic schools, the schools were almost exclusively run by religious orders, and it was as if every parish had one.
Biden’s New Border Restrictions Will Have ‘Serious Human Consequences,’ Catholic Leaders Say
While President Joe Biden touts new executive actions that limit illegal immigration as necessary to gain control of the southern border, Catholic leaders argue the president’s decision disregards U.S. asylum law, and will have serious human consequences.
Don’t Expect Immigration Reform Before November, Catholic Expert Says
With bipartisan immigration legislation again unable to garner enough support in the Senate to pass last week, the head of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference Migration and Refugee Services said he doesn’t expect immigration reform before the presidential election this November.
U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Donnelly to Step Down
After two years serving as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Joseph Donnelly will soon step down from the post and return to his home state of Indiana, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See announced in a May 30 social media post.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage Chaplain Has Seen ‘Heroism’ Along the Route
When the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passed through the Bronx May 24, Father Roger Landry witnessed what he describes as the heroic efforts of an older woman, who insisted on getting out of her wheelchair to kneel before Jesus.
Report: U.S. Catholics ‘Desire to Rebuild and Strengthen Our Communion’
To address noticeable tensions, American Catholics want Church leaders to foster unity through promoting interculturality and greater co-responsibility, and for them to better articulate Church teaching, according to the latest synod synthesis report for the American Church.