VATICAN CITY — Documents uncovered from the recently opened archives of the pontificate of Pope Pius XII revealed allegations of sexual abuse and abuse of power against … Read More
Author Archives: Jessica Jacques
Indiana priest suspended after derogatory remarks about protesters
WASHINGTON — The bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana, has suspended a priest from public ministry after the pastor referred to Black Lives Matters protesters as … Read More
Providence College cemetery reconsecrated after vandalism attack
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two days after a vandal defaced some of the gravestones and a central cross with swastikas at the Dominican Cemetery at Providence College, Bishop … Read More
Catholic schools in Green Bay Diocese will open in fall
ALLOUEZ — All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Green Bay will open this fall for in-person classes. “We are pleased to announce that we will be … Read More
Wisconsin bishop denounces activist’s call to destroy statues of Jesus
MADISON, Wis. — Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison June 24 denounced comments by a Black Lives Matter activist who said statues of Jesus Christ that depict … Read More
Bishop, priests urge better Argentine response to COVID-19 in slums
MEXICO CITY — A bishop and priests serving the shantytowns surrounding Buenos Aires, Argentina, warn of COVID-19 spreading through their densely populated communities and said an inadequate … Read More
Listen, respond to modern world, Vatican panel tells Catholic media
WASHINGTON — When Vatican communication leaders met virtually with U.S. and Canadian Catholic journalists and communication leaders June 30, they urged the group to keep up their … Read More
St. Gabriel Stampers find way to help elderly celebrate Independence Day
NEENAH — Stars and stripes, flags and red, white and blue. The colors and sights of the Fourth of July might be a bit less prevalent this … Read More
Resisting the ‘terror on every side’
Bishop Ricken
Brothers and sisters, In the first reading for Sunday, June 21, we heard the lament of the prophet Jeremiah, “Terror on every side.” In some ways, those … Read More
Catholic Media Conference goes virtual
ALLOUEZ — The COVID-19 pandemic forced Catholic media professionals in North America to cancel their annual conference, which was scheduled for June 29-July 2 in Portland, Ore. … Read More
