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A woman prays at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Camp Hill, Pa., May 7, 2019. Francesco Cesareo, chair of the National Review Board, told Catholic News Service June 3 that the path to rebuilding the U.S. church's credibility as it emerges from the lingering clergy sexual abuse scandal rests in embracing the role of laypeople as important collaborators. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Laity not playing ‘gotcha’ with bishops on abuse, review board chair says

Dennis Sadowski
June 6, 2019
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The path to rebuilding the U.S. church’s credibility as it emerges from the lingering clergy sexual abuse scandal rests in embracing the role of laypeople as important collaborators, said the chairman of the National Review Board.

Max, voiced by Patton Oswalt, Duke, voiced by Eric Stonestreet, and Liam, voiced by Henry Lynch, appear in the animated movie "The Secret Life of Pets 2." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.(CNS photo/Universal)

Movie Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

John Mulderig
June 6, 2019
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Lessons about overcoming fear and helping those in need are featured in “The Secret Life of Pets 2” (Universal).

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is pictured after an interview at the Pontifical North American College in Rome Feb. 24, 2019. Cardinal DiNardo represented the U.S. bishops at the Vatican's four-day meeting on the protection of minors in the church. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Head of USCCB questions story about how he handled abuse case

Rhina Guidos
June 6, 2019
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Texas Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, denies a characterization of how he handled an accusation by a woman who said she was manipulated into a sexual relationship with his former deputy, a priest.

A U.S. Army soldier collects sand June 3, 2019, at Omaha Beach on the Normandy coast in France ahead of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services is urging Catholics to pause in prayer and to remember and "give thanks for those who 75 years ago made the ultimate sacrifice" in the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. (CNS photo/Pascal Rossignol, Reuters)

In recalling soldiers’ D-Day sacrifice, military archbishop prays for world peace

Catholic News Service
June 6, 2019
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In remembering the estimated 4,400 Allied troops who died storming the beaches of Normandy, France, 75 years ago on D-Day, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said that “Jesus Christ reminds us there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, who also serves as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., speaks Nov. 13 at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Archbishop Lori adds details on Bishop Bransfield investigation

Christopher Gunty
June 5, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori released additional details June 5 about the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I., celebrates Mass in September at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Cumberland. (CNS photo/Brian Fraga, Rhode Island Catholic)

Rhode Island bishop issues statement after tweet

Catholic News Service
June 4, 2019
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Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin issued a statement June 2 saying he regretted comments that “turned out to be so controversial” on Twitter when he said Catholics should not support or “attend LGBTQ ‘Pride Month’ events” because “they promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to the Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful for children.”

Relics of St. Pio of Petrelcina will be on display and available for prayer and veneration June 14-15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. (Courtesy photo)

Baltimore Basilica to host veneration of St. Pio relics

Christopher Gunty
June 3, 2019
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Six relics of St. Pio of Petrelcina – a Capuchin priest widely known as Padre Pio – will be on display and available for prayer and veneration June 14-15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.

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