Episcopal Conferences Seem Paralysed Title: Reflections on sixty years as a priest Author: Eric Hodgens Publisher: John Menadue – Pearls and Irritations Date: 31JUL2020 The more reflective component of the Church is crying out for imaginative leadership on the ministry crisis and institutional re-organisation. But episcopal conferences seem paralysed. Ordained in 1960 my major anniversaries
Weldon Rozanski Clergy Abuse Title: Lessons learned: St. Louis archbishop-elect leaves a community still reeling from a bombshell report on clergy sex abuse Author: Jesse Bogan Publisher: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Date: 18JUL2020 ST. LOUIS — A narrator’s voice on a show about the Sistine Chapel triggered John Doe’s memories of horror he experienced as a
George Pell Trucking Company Title: George Pell’s logic on child sex abuse is flawed Author: Kieran Tapsell Publisher: Sydney Morning Herald Date: 24AUG2014 When it comes to the Catholic Church’s response to priests’ sex abuse crimes, the parable of the Good Samaritan is apposite, writes Kieran Tapsell. In his video appearance before the Royal Commission
Ted McCarrick’s ‘social networks‘ Title: What Ted McCarrick’s ‘social networks’ could teach the Church Author: Kevin Jones Publisher: Catholic News Agency (CNA) Date: 17JUL2020 Denver Newsroom, Jul 17, 2020 / 02:15 pm MT (CNA).- There are social networks, and then there are social networks. The term is usually used these days to refer to apps
Catholics Want Reform Title: Catholics want reform Author: Peter Johnstone Publisher: John Menadue – Pearls and Irritations Date: 30JUN2020 Catholics are rising up and accepting responsibility for renewing their Church. Catholics across Australia and New Zealand have met via Zoom to support the growing movement for reform of the Catholic Church. Representatives of 17 reform groups
Pontifical Secret Pandemic Lessons Title: Disinfecting denial and secrecy Author: Nuala Kenny Publisher: LaCroix International Date: 29JUN2020 “Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known” (Matthew 10, 26-28) Courageous proclamation of the “good news” of God’s love for us is the heart of Jesus’ mission. He is unwavering
Cardinal Barbarin Last Mass Title: France: Disgraced archbishop gives last mass Author: Cindi Cook Publisher: Anadolu Agency AA Date: 29JUN2020 Lyon’s Cardinal Barbarin offers his last service to the faithful who cared to attend mass on Sunday morning PARIS Lyon Archbishop Cardinal Philippe Barbarin said his last mass at Saint Jean Cathedral on Sunday morning
Complacency Cautioned Abuse Report Title: With release of sex abuse report, National Review Board cautions against complacency Author: CNA Staff Publisher: Catholic News Agency Date: 26JUN2020 CNA Staff, Jun 26, 2020 / 03:00 am MT (CNA).- The head of the National Review Board has called for increased action to fight sex abuse and avoid complacency, following
USCCB Child Protection Report Title: The 2019 Annual Report on the Implementation of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” Author: prepared by the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection for the National Review Board and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was authorized by the USCCB President, Archbishop
Clergy Abuse Women Leadership Title: Abuse scandal linked to status of women in Church Author: Christa Pongratz-Lippitt Publisher: The Tablet Date: 16JUN2020 It is a ‘matter of urgency’ to have more women in leading positions: Cardinal Marx Cardinal Reinhard Marx has reiterated how urgent it is to appoint more women leaders in the Church. “Changes