Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Tex. urged a visiting delegation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to find ways to keep the plight of migrants and immigrants in mind and to help fellow Catholics see Christ in them.
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Notre Dame releases study on sexual harassment among U.S. seminarians
The University of Notre Dame Sept. 21 released a groundbreaking report that looked at sexual harassment in U.S. Catholic seminaries, revealing that just 6 percent of seminarians reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment or misconduct, while 90 percent reported none.
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El Paso remains a resilient, welcoming community despite recent gun violence
When local Catholic leaders Sept. 23 welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, including lay ministers who tend to migrants in various parts of the U.S., they proudly spoke of the “DNA” of the El Paso community, one that doesn’t treat those who aren’t from the area as strangers.
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Massachusetts bishops urge ‘substantial’ steps to protect environment
Four Massachusetts Catholic bishops warned of environmental red flags documented by scientists and urged a change in behaviors in a Sept. 16 statement calling for substantial changes to safeguard creation.
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Boston and Santa Fe archbishops call for compassion for immigrants
Immigration policy should combine security with a generous spirit of welcome for those in danger and in need, Cardinal O’Malley wrote.
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Cardinal Tobin joins hundreds of Catholics protesting immigration detention
About 400 participated in the event, which included a procession toward the ICE building as the Newark archbishop led the crowd in a chant of “stop the inhumanity.”
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Police in Wyoming recommend sex abuse charges against retired bishop
Authorities in Wyoming are recommending charges be brought against a retired Catholic bishop who has been found to have “credible” allegations against him.
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Pittsburgh church cancels parish festival after receiving ‘disturbing message’
Due to the recent gun shootings in El Paso and Dayton, a Pittsburgh, Penn. parish has decided to cancel its summer festival after it had received a threatening message.
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With Venezuela in a free fall, its bishops call out the government
The country’s bishops, along with the rest of Catholic Church and the citizenry of Venezuela, have lived in the unfolding chaos that has driven at least 3 million out of the country.
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El Paso bishop meets with victims, family members of Texas mass shooting
“As I visited with victims and those they love, my heart was breaking within me,” Bishop Mark J. Seitz said.