Fr. Christopher Senk's case has played out amid distrust of the church hierarchy and, conversely, the response of bishops sensitive to criticism of failure to act against lapses by clergy in the past.
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More than 90% of Catholics said they believe that Catholic organizations should invest church funds in ways that are consistent with church teaching and values, according to results of a new survey.
Soul Seeing: Last spring, my wife, Terry, was diagnosed with a Stage 4 glioblastoma brain tumor. Since then, she has been through successful surgery; three weeks at a rehab center; and six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation.