New Oakland bishop inherits huge debt, frustrated clergy
The new bishop of Oakland, Calif., will assume leadership of a large, multi-cultural diocese with a $114.7 million debt and clergy who are frustrated.
Faith & Parish
Priests dislike new Mass translations, survey says
Mass Translations: Most priests find new Mass translations “awkward and distracting,” finds a survey by Saint John’s School of Theology.
Catholics split on proposed gay Boy Scouts change
News the Boy Scouts of America may admit openly gay members has some Catholics concerned.
Archbishop says people returning to confession because of pope
The head of the Vatican office promoting new evangelization said while he does not like the terms "Francis effect" or "Francis bump," it is true that "Pope Francis has touched the hearts and minds of many people."
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, said he does not care for the term "Francis effect," since Pope Francis has not changed church teaching.
Blind singer-pianist says he relies on God to be his eyes
Behind all the musical prowess of Carlos Ibay is a young man whose strong connection to the heart of Jesus can be recognized through the many outlets of his ingenuity.
It's evident in his life, his voice and his song.
On a recent Sunday, seated high above the congregation in the choir loft of St. Michael Church in Annandale, the self-taught organist glides his fingers across the keys of an organ as he sings memorized hymn after hymn in an unforgettable voice.
Jesuits face a shrinking pool of university presidents
For 25 years, St. Louis University has been led by Fr. Lawrence Biondi. For nearly two centuries, it has been led by the Jesuits. Soon, it may be led by neither.
Lack of funding causes lay-run RCIA ministry organization to dissolve
The North American Forum on the Catechumenate, which has offered workshops and resources for more than three decades, will close June 30.
Bishop arrested for driving under influence apologizes for 'error'
Bishop Robert J. McManus was arrested Saturday in Narragansett, R.I., after allegedly being involved in a collision and driving away from the scene.
Pope names Dallas auxiliary bishop to head El Paso diocese
Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark Seitz of Dallas as bishop of El Paso, Texas.
The appointment was announced Monday in Washington by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Seitz, 59, succeeds Bishop Armando Ochoa, who was named bishop of Fresno, Calif., in December 2011.
Seitz was born in Milwaukee in 1954. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and master's degrees in theology and divinity from the University of Dallas.
He was ordained a priest for the Dallas diocese in 1980.
Jesuit seminary director to head Oakland diocese
Press Release from US Bishops' conference this morning:
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May 10-23, 2013
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