After a year of crisis, the U.S. bishops are still failing to respond adequately to the people they serve, writes Sam Sawyer, S.J.
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New York court says Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s remains must be transferred to Peoria
The Peoria Diocese said Bishop Daniel R. Jenky “is overjoyed and elated” that the remains of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be coming home to the diocese following a ruling by the state of New York’s highest court.
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In video, Archbishop Lori expresses regret over West Virginia investigation
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, who is overseeing the investigation into the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West. Va., expressed regret over how he has handled transparency issues.
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U.S. bishops seek to rebuild trust amid sex scandal
When the bishops gather in Baltimore June 11-14, their meeting will be anything but pro forma.
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Can a parishioner consent to a relationship with their priest? New scandal raises question
New questions about how Catholic leaders deal with sexual misconduct arose on June 4 after a Texas woman claimed in a news report that church officials in Houston allowed a priest with whom she had a sexual relationship to continue in ministry at a parish two hours away.
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Cardinal DiNardo denies mishandling abuse allegation
Cardinal DiNardo 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.
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Archbishop Lori issues letter on Bishop Bransfield investigation
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore 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, West Virginia.
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Iowa bishops to comply with attorney general’s sex abuse investigation
In a joint statement on June 3, the bishops of Iowa dioceses announced that they will hand over documents related to clergy sex abuse at the attorney general’s request.
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Our sad, muted response to the Virginia Beach shooting
In the past, a gun massacre would set off a necessary—though intractable—debate over gun control. This time, our collective feeling seemed to be: At least it was not children.
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Woman accuses top US cardinal of dismissing sex abuse case
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo has been accused of mishandling a case where his deputy allegedly manipulated a woman into a sexual relationship.