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In this 2015 file photo, New York Auxiliary Bishop John J. Jenik celebrates Mass at St. John-Visitation Church in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx borough of New York. He has been removed from public ministry pending a Vatican review of a decades-old accusation of sexual abuse against him, a claim he denies, the Archdiocese of New York said in a letter released Oct. 31. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

New York bishop removed from ministry pending review of abuse claim

Rhina Guidos
November 1, 2018
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A New York auxiliary bishop has been removed from public ministry pending a Vatican review of a decades-old accusation of sexual abuse against him, a claim he denies, the Archdiocese of New York said in a letter released Oct. 31.

Young siblings were among those gathered at Holy Cross Cemetery for the first burial of children under the auspices of Holy Innocents Ministry. (Courtesy Vincente Garcia/Holy Cross Church)

New ministry aids families in healing after miscarriage

Emily Rosenthal Alster
November 1, 2018
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“People want to have an opportunity to honor … and bury their child,” said Father Carrion, who added that the ministry helps to build community among those experiencing loss.

Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, from left, Bishop Adam J. Parker and Father Leo E. Patalinghug celebrate The Table Foundation’s Olive Mass for food service professionals Oct. 29 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Faith and food mix at Baltimore’s first Olive Mass

Emily Rosenthal Alster
October 31, 2018
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The first Olive Mass held in Baltimore drew those who serve in the food industry Oct. 29 for a liturgy, panel discussion, networking and – of course – food.

People mourn during a memorial service at the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall of the University of Pittsburgh Oct. 28, a day after a deadly shooting the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. At least 11 people were killed and six others wounded, including four police officers, during the Oct. 27 shooting at the synagogue. (CNS photo/Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)

Shooting victims mourned; faith, civic leaders vow to fight hate, violence

Catholic News Service
October 31, 2018
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Thousands of people gathered outside and inside the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall of the University of Pittsburgh Oct. 28 at an interfaith service to mourn the victims of the horrific shooting a day earlier at the Tree of Life synagogue.

A man takes a moment at each of the Star of David memorials Oct. 29 with the names of the people who were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. At least 11 people were killed and six others wounded, including four police officers, during the Oct. 27 shooting at the synagogue. (CNS photo/Jared Wickerham, EPA)

Meeting two worlds

Lexi Poindexter
October 31, 2018
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My trip to Israel this summer made me aware that everyone’s world is a world dependent upon a single perspective — formed by a single definition of “normal.”

Emanuela Orlandi is pictured in a photo that was distributed after her presumed kidnapping in 1983. Italian media immediately raised the possibility that bones found at the apostolic nunciature to Italy in Rome could be the remains of Orlandi, who was kidnapped 35 years ago at the age of 15. A forensic examination of the bones is underway, the Vatican said Oct. 30. (CNS file photo)

Human bones discovered at Vatican nunciature in Italy

Cindy Wooden
October 31, 2018
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The Vatican press office confirmed news reports that human bones had been found during reconstruction work in a building connected to the Vatican Embassy to Italy.

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