MONTREAL — For more than three decades, leaders of the Archdiocese of Montreal failed to properly treat the complaints and the red flags periodically raised about Father … Read More
Author Archives: Jessica Jacques
‘The violence is not stopping,’ warn bishops in Belarus
Catholic bishops warned of a “deepening crisis” in Belarus as people continue to protest and strike against government crackdowns since disputed elections in August. “The violence is … Read More
Beatified teen inspires song from Long Island Catholic high school
WASHINGTON — Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Italian teen beatified in October, is not only responsible for a medical miracle, he also has inspired a song featuring his … Read More
The Croods: A New Age
NEW YORK — The most entertaining Stone Age family since the Flintstones returns to the big screen in “The Croods: A New Age” (Universal), a delightful animated … Read More
English church continues protection efforts; U.K. orders school closed
MANCHESTER, England — Priests must never “friend” children or vulnerable adults on Facebook or other forms of social media, the bishops of England and Wales said. In … Read More
Archbishop calls latest California church closures ‘blatant discrimination’
SAN FRANCISCO — Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco described as “blatant discrimination” a return by California to more severe COVID-19 restrictions that closed churches in … Read More
‘We want God,’ Oregon protesters say, demanding expanded church attendance
SALEM, Ore. — More than 400 flag-waving, rosary-toting demonstrators huddled outside the Oregon Capitol Nov. 28 to press against state coronavirus limits on church attendance. Despite a … Read More
Communities that take their own ‘path’ lack Holy Spirit, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he was dismayed by Catholic communities and groups that claim to be working to improve church life, but attempt to do … Read More
Study leads to benchmarks for sexual misconduct policies at seminaries
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Policy benchmarks developed from a study of sexual harassment and misconduct at seminaries and religious houses of formation in the United States are … Read More
Waiting through Advent with Mary
We celebrate the First Sunday of Advent this weekend, Nov. 29. Sundays are always a big celebration day in the church. Each Sunday is a mini-Easter, when … Read More
