Bishop's Annual Appeal letter doesn't have much appeal
K.C. diocese's attempt to get back to normal glosses over the recent past.
Accountability
USCCB should disinvite bishops in sex abuse cases from conference
Opinion: There are several bishops who have been involved in sex abuse cases who should not be allowed at this week's annual meeting.
Convicted bishop is Catholic hierarchy's elephant in the room
The USCCB meets next week. One thing they likely won't discuss? The status of Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City, Mo.
Dismissal of case against Kansas City priest lets SNAP off hook
The dismissal means SNAP and its executive director, David Clohessy, will not be held in contempt of court while lawyers wait on the verdict of an appeal.
NCR joins AP, others in seeking to break protective order
NCR and three other media organizations filed a lawsuit Tuesday to unseal court documents in the case of the Legion of Christ's control of a widow's estate.
Legion of Christ controls $28 million estate in Rhode Island
The Legion of Christ drew $2.19 million last year from a $28 million charitable trust that it controls thanks to Gabrielle Mee, a widow who spent her final years in the order's lay wing.
Son of former Legionaries leader arrested in Mexico for extortion
Mexican police arrested a biological son of the late Legion of Christ founder Fr. Marcial Maciel on Monday on charges of attempted extortion against the Legion.
Knights of Columbus key contributor against same-sex marriage
The Knights of Columbus have given more than $6 million toward opposing same-sex marriage, says a study commissioned by Catholic groups.
Spokane Diocese accuses law firm that handled bankruptcy of malpractice
The Washington diocese seeks more than $12 million in repayment of legal fees from a law firm the diocese says used malpractice in its dealings.
Lutheran bishop takes Catholic archbishop to task
In a open letter published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about Minnesota's Nov. 6 vote on marriage equality , Herbert W. Chilstrom, the former presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, challenges St. Paul Minneapolis Catholic Archbishop John Nienstadt on political grounds:
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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