Tag: clergy abuse

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Letter to Parishioners

Procurator Technicality White Knestout Title: Letter to Parishioners Author: Father Mark White Publisher: Father Mark White Blog Date: 21JUN2020 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, [Spanish] I hope this finds you well, enjoying a happy Fathers’ Day. I have missed seeing you regularly these past months. The virus has separated us, and continues

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Report on sexual abuse allegations against late Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon could prove pivotal

Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon Title: Report on sexual abuse allegations against late Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon could prove pivotal Author: Anne-Gerard Flynn Publisher: MassLive Media Date: 22JUN2020 A soon-to-be-released report nearly a year in the making could shed light on decades of sexual abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield and forever

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Canon Law commentary provides answers regarding child abuse by Catholic clergy

Canon Law Child Abuse Title: Canon Law commentary provides answers regarding child abuse by Catholic clergy Author: Alexandra Ilitch Sharing answers from “Canon Law: Letter and Spirit : a Practical Guide to the Code of Canon Law” by Geoffrey Chapman 1995. Publisher: Veracity Date: 19JUN2020 For more information visit: https://veracitynews.online/canon-law-commentary-provides-answers-regarding-child-abuse-by-catholic-clergy/

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Two years since McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline

Theodore McCarrick CNA Timeline Title: Two years since McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline Author: Christine Rousselle Publisher: Catholic News Agency (CNA) Date: 19JUN2020 Washington D.C., Jun 19, 2020 / 07:00 pm MT (CNA).- June 20 marks two years since the announcement that credible allegations of sexual abuse had been raised against then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. In the

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No Word on McCarrick Report as Second Anniversary of His Removal Passes Quietly

Anniversary Silence McCarrick Report Title: No Word on McCarrick Report as Second Anniversary of His Removal Passes Quietly Author: Edward Pentin Publisher: National Catholic Register Date: 19JUN2020 “The publication depends on the Pope,” said Cardinal Parolin in February. “The work that is done is done, but the Pope must give the final word.” VATICAN CITY —

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Opinion

In police racism and clergy abuse, hold leaders accountable

Police Racism Clergy Abuse Title: In police racism and clergy abuse, hold leaders accountable Author: John Garvey Publisher: Catholic Philly Date: 19JUN2020 It might just be a reflection of my own intellectual preoccupations, but I can’t help but notice some parallels in our efforts to end both police racism and clergy sexual abuse. One concerns the way

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Opinion

Why, in God’s name, is the Catholic Church getting JobKeeper?

Why JobKeeper Catholic Church? Title: Why, in God’s name, is the Catholic Church getting JobKeeper? Author: Michael Bradley Publisher: Crikey Date: 19JUN2020 The Catholic Church has an asset base estimated to be worth more than $30 billion in Australia alone. Even if it’s legal for them to access JobKeeper, how is it ethical? I do occasionally

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Opinion

Who speaks for the Catholic church?

Catholic Church Australia Warhurst Title: Who speaks for the Catholic church? Author: John Warhurst Publisher: Eureka Street Date: 18JUN2020 Discussion of church life in Australia is incomplete without consideration of who speaks for the church at the national level. The answer to the question ‘Who presides over the Catholic church in Australia?’ is more complicated than

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Australia’s senior cleric says report calling for Church governance by lay women will be amended

Who Leaked Report Motive? Title: Australia’s senior cleric says report calling for Church governance by lay women will be amended Author: Paul Smeaton Publisher: Life Site Date: 18JUN2020 AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Australia’s senior Catholic cleric has said that a recently released report commissioned by the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) which calls for

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