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January 19, 2012

Report tells bishops to make abuse rules conform to canon law

LONDON – An independent commission has urged the Catholic bishops of England and Wales to bring their child-protection measures in line with the Code of Canon Law amid fears that false allegations are driving priests away from working with young people.
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January 19, 2012

‘Sister Alice lives in a palace’

She entered the convent in 1936, taking the train from her hometown of Rock Island, Ill., by way of Chicago. Sister Mary Alice Chineworth walked through the doors of the Oblate Sisters’ motherhouse at age 19 to begin her vocation, 15 years after deciding to dedicate her life to God. Yes, she knew she wanted...
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January 19, 2012

Death penalty commission’s recommendation inspires optimism

Archdiocesan leaders are hopeful Maryland will soon end the death penalty after a state commission recommended its abolition Nov. 12.
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January 19, 2012

Vacationing pope stays mostly within privacy of mountain villa

LORENZAGO DI CADORE, Italy – To the disappointment of the media and local residents, Pope Benedict XVI, who arrived at his mountain vacation lodgings July 9, did not venture beyond the villa’s superprivate property until late July 11.
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January 19, 2012

Religious leaders urge Congress to remember poor in debate on budget

WASHINGTON – Catholic and other religious leaders continued to urge members of Congress to remember the needs of the poor while they debate the federal budget.
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January 19, 2012

Father Peach to become Carmelite hermit

Father Patrick Peach is turning in his black clerics and white collar for a brown tunic.
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January 19, 2012

U.S. bishops say pope affirming importance of Mass in both its forms

WASHINGTON – U.S. church leaders cautioned against what one called “early and false conclusions” about Pope Benedict XVI’s July 7 document expanding the use of the Tridentine Mass and said it should be seen primarily as an affirmation of the importance of reverential participation in the Mass, whether in its ordinary or extraordinary form.
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January 19, 2012

Cardinal places 21 Philadelphia priests on leave as inquiry continues

PHILADELPHIA – Continuing his response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Cardinal Justin Rigali placed 21 priests on administrative leave from their clerical assignments March 7.
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January 19, 2012

Obama phones pope to thank him for congratulatory message

VATICAN CITY – U.S. President-elect Barack Obama telephoned Pope Benedict XVI to thank the pope for his message of congratulations on his election victory.
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January 19, 2012

Hospice volunteer training

Stella Maris is offering training for those who are interested in volunteering with hospice patients. The program needs men and women with a wide range of interests who wish to take part in a rewarding and compassionate experience.
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January 19, 2012

Christians who fled to northern Iraq find themselves in flux

ANKAWA, Iraq – When Suhail Louis left the sectarian violence of Baghdad a year ago, he thought he would find comfort in the safety of Northern Iraq. Instead, he’s faced with a new discomfort: unemployment.
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January 19, 2012

Growing interest in campus ministry prompts Newman centers’ expansion

WASHINGTON – Across the nation 476 Newman centers offer pastoral services to 11 million Catholic college students at secular universities.
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