In the latest allegations of sexual abuse to hit the U.S Catholic Church, Bishop John Jenik, an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of New York, has been accused of sexual abuse and is now under review by the Vatican.
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Exhibit Explores Votives: A Human Way to Grasp at the Transcendent
The leading institution celebrates its 25th anniversary with a series of landmark exhibitions, including: “Agents of Faith: Votive Objects in Time and Place.” This exhibit features more than 250 artifacts from a diverse provenance, tracing the material route of the universal practice of votive offering throughout centuries, cultures and geographies.
Kidney Donor Search Leads to Times Square Billboard
When Marc Weiner became eligible for a kidney transplant, Dawn Del Mastro-Chruma wanted to help. Being the president of a billboard company that advertises in Times Square enabled her to put out the call for a kidney donor in a big way – with a billboard that estimated 1.5 million people daily.
Limousine Crash ‘Heartbreaking, Gut-Wrenching’ for New York Community
Among the 20 people killed in a devastating limousine accident Oct. 6 in Schoharie were several victims who had connections to parishes, schools and Catholic organizations of the Albany Diocese.
Columbus Day Parade in New York City
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was aboard the Brooklyn diocesan float in New York’s Columbus Day Parade Oct. 8.
Blessed Romero’s ‘Heroic Life’ Holds Many Lessons, Bishop Says
Blessed Oscar Romero’s martyrdom, “the holy sacrifice of his life,” during his celebration of the “holy sacrifice” of the Mass holds a powerful lesson for Catholics, said Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre.
NY Archdiocese Names Judge To Review Abuse Protocols
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan has named a former federal judge to study archdiocesan policies and procedures with respect to sexual abuse by clergy and recommend enhancements directly to the cardinal.
Edition of Saint John’s Bible Igniting Faith at Siena College
On Catechetical Sunday, Catholics are called to reflect on how they hand on the faith to others and bear witness to the Gospel.
Inspired by Regional Encuentro, Hispanic Leaders Ready to Evangelize
The U.S. church’s national encuentro call to Hispanic Catholics to go out to the peripheries and encounter others has energized the country’s dioceses, Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros told delegates at the Region II encuentro in Albany.
Catholic Artist’s Work Is Inspired By Faith, Church
Artist Christopher Spinelli has had his work exhibited from Bay Ridge to Berlin. Now his latest creation – a colorfully painted piano – can be seen and played for the next few days on the Coney Island boardwalk.