As time runs out for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to act on legislation that would limit the use of solitary confinement in the state, a diocese has reignited a push for faith-based organizations to sign a letter urging him to make the measure law.
Author: John Lavenburg
Despite Mosque Controversy, Buffalo Catholic Church Sale ‘Not a Problem’
In 2022, the Diocese of Buffalo sold one of its properties to a holding company, which intended to convert the church and its existing complex into an Islamic center. Now, two years later, a priest’s viral social media post is causing a stir.
Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming Program Over Sports Betting
Following a historic season, the University of Notre Dame has announced its men’s swimming program has been suspended for at least one academic year after an external review revealed numerous gambling violations.
Bishops: Church Should Have Say on Native American Boarding School Issues
As both chambers of Congress consider legislation to establish a federal commission to address Native American boarding school-era trauma, the U.S. bishops have requested an amendment be made to the current proposals to give them a seat at the table.
Newark Archbishop Says All Citizens Should ‘Engage in the Political Process’
At a time of inflamed political rhetoric, where neither major party candidate fully represents Church teaching on the issues, Cardinal Joseph Tobin is reminding Catholics of their duty to actively participate in the political process.
Expert Calls Rise of AI an ‘Evangelical Moment’ for Catholicism
Growing up in the late 20th century, Joseph Vukov says his parents raised him to appreciate human relationships, human dignity, and loving God, which, taken together, gave him a foundation for understanding what is most important to humanity.
NY Catholic Conference Expresses ‘Relief’ Over Abortion Limits at Planned Parenthood
After reports that Planned Parenthood will no longer provide abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy at its New York City location due to funding challenges, the New York State Catholic Conference (NYSCC) is questioning where the $35 million Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated in 2022 to subsidize local abortion clinics went.
Catholic Leaders Praise Cardinal O’Malley On Retirement, Laud His Successor
When asked by a reporter to consider his legacy in the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Seán O’Malley gave a slight smile and said he hasn’t thought about it before crediting any legacy of his to those who have supported him and the Church’s mission for the last 20-plus years.
Bishop Richard Henning, Head of Diocese of Providence, Tapped to Become Archbishop of Boston
Bishop Richard Henning, a Rockville Centre native who until last year spent the entirety of his priesthood career in New York, has been tapped by Pope Francis to take over one of America’s largest archdioceses.
Bishops Call Senate’s Failure to Pass Child Tax Credit a ‘Missed Opportunity’
A failed attempt by the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that would expand the child tax credit was a “missed opportunity,” says the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ conference.
