A major study of the religious landscape of the U.S. shows a continuing decline in the number of people who consider themselves part of any religion.
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Former Anglican to Serve in Minn. Archdiocese
By Bob Zyskowski MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) – Vaughn Treco, a husband, grandfather of two and former Anglican priest, was ordained to the Catholic diaconate and priesthood in early May with the approval of Pope Francis. His ordination as a Catholic priest who is married is allowed as an exception to the normal requirement for celibacy. Father […]
Bishop DiMarzio: Undocumented Should Not Be ‘Locked Up’
A scathing new report on the conditions under which immigrants are detained concludes with the U.S. bishops’ recommendation that the current system be dismantled and replaced.
Gay Ministry Nun Can’t Speak at Church in N.C.
Sister Jeannine Gramick, censured for her opposition to Catholic Church teaching on homosexuality and marriage, will not be allowed to speak at a Catholic church in Charlotte.
Volunteers Needed in Philly
Anyone can lend a hand to the four-day conference and events surrounding the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September. Registration for volunteers is now open at the World Meeting of Families 2015 website: www.worldmeeting2015.org. The meeting runs Sept. 22-25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Priest Is Ordered Back to Jail
Msgr. William Lynn was ordered to return to jail May 1 after a hearing that recalled elements of the landmark 2012 trial that resulted in his conviction on a child endangerment charge.
U.S. Bishops Continue Vigilance on Sex Abuse
Between July 2013 and June 2014, the U.S. Catholic Church spent a total of $150.7 million on child protection efforts and to address allegations of clergy sexual abuse of minors.
Vatican, LCWR Reach Agreement on Bylaws
The agreement ended a seven-year process of investigating the group and engaging in dialogue with its officers to ensure greater harmony with Church teaching.
Two Sees Get Temporary Relief from ACA Mandate
A decision by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily halted enforcement of the federal contraceptive mandate against Catholic Charities and other social service agencies in the dioceses of Pittsburgh and Erie.
Bible Museum Planned in the Nation’s Capital
On a gray and overcast morning in Washington, just a short walk from Capitol Hill, construction work began on a museum intended to promote engagement, education and discussion of the Bible.