Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has announced that the archdiocese has sued its longtime primary insurance company, Chubb, for “attempting to evade their legal and moral contractual obligation to settle covered claims” of sex abuse.
Author: John Lavenburg
Harris’ Decision to Skip Al Smith Dinner ‘Puzzling,’ Experts Say
There’s an episode of the 2000s political drama West Wing titled “The Al Smith Dinner,” where the two presidential nominees have trepidation about attending the Archdiocese of New York’s charitable event, but ultimately decide to attend.
Ohio Bishops Call on People to Treat Haitian Migrants With ‘Respect and Dignity’
After weeks of demonization of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, the state’s Catholic bishops have together called for people to treat the migrants with respect and dignity and for people to ignore the “unfounded gossip” that circulates online.
Fairfield University Launches First Research Center With Focus on Climate
For the last six years as a faculty member at Fairfield University in southern Connecticut, Dr. Robert Nazarian has witnessed firsthand the “embarrassment of riches” the university has in faculty across disciplines doing climate related research.
Catholics in Archdiocese of Chicago Can Go ‘Green’ When Buried
For the first time, Catholics in Illinois have a natural burial option for their loved ones.
March for Life’s New President Eager to Help Ensure ‘Unborn Are Protected’
Jennie Bradley Lichter, an accomplished attorney and ardent pro-life advocate, has been elected as the next president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, the organization announced.
Thousands of Faithful Gather for Charismatic Renewal in Upstate N.Y.
As Bishop Robert Brennan approached the outdoor altar at the Marian Shrine in Stony Point, New York, on Aug. 31, he smiled, waved, and clapped along to the music as more than 3,000 cheering parishioners celebrated his arrival.
Ahead of Labor Day, U.S. Bishops See Migrants Having Little or No Work Benefits
When it began in 1882 in New York City, Labor Day was created to recognize the contributions of American workers. That purpose still holds true today, but this year, the American bishops are also using the holiday to highlight the hardships many workers, including immigrant and child laborers, face.
Exhibit Highlights St. John Paul II’s Relationship With President Reagan
On the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s 1984 visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, at the start of a trip to Far East nations, President Ronald Reagan highlighted the pontiff’s work to ensure “rights and dignity of the individual and for peace among nations,” and committed the United States to that cause.
Ohio Catholic Leaders Say Ending 24-hour Waiting Period Can Pressure Women Into Abortion
A judge’s decision to temporarily block Ohio’s 24-hour abortion waiting period law disregards the seriousness of the situation of women who are considering abortions and pressures them into getting the procedure, says the public policy arm of the state’s bishops.
