world news Local NewsNewsUrban VicariateWorld News More bishops issue statement against president’s tweets on Baltimore Catholic News ServiceAugust 5, 20193 min read Three more U.S. bishops spoke out Aug. 2 on a recent spate of tweets by President Donald Trump against the city of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News Bishop Brennan prepares to address issues in West Virginia Christopher GuntyJuly 23, 20194 min read Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., acknowledged that he will face difficulties in his new post. The diocese encompasses the whole state of West Virginia, home to some of the poorest people in the country and an epicenter for the opioid crisis. “I have to just get to know the people and the places and get there.” BishopsEastern VicariateFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsUncategorizedWorld News Bishop Brennan named to lead Wheeling-Charleston diocese Christopher GuntyJuly 23, 20199 min read Pope Francis named Bishop Mark E. Brennan as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia. The July 23 announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He will become the ninth bishop of the diocese, which had been the Diocese of Wheeling from its founding in 1850 until 1962, when it became the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Local NewsNewsWorld News Audit firm, other financial controls announced for West Virginia diocese Christopher GuntyJuly 22, 20197 min read The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, has selected a new external auditor as part of the progress that has been made since Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield as head of the diocese in September 2018. FeatureLocal NewsNewsReligious FreedomWorld News Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules Carol ZimmermannJune 20, 20196 min read In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News Bishops Parker and Wack call for more transparency and lay involvement in Facebook Live event Christopher GuntyJune 12, 20196 min read Transparency and honesty are key elements of restoring the trust of the laity, especially young people, according to two bishops who participated in a Facebook Live event sponsored June 11 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its spring general assembly. Local NewsNewsVideoWorld News Cardinal DiNardo calls bishops to be trustworthy like Barnabas Christopher GuntyJune 12, 20193 min read Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo focused on the feast of St. Barnabas in his homily June 11 during a Mass at the end of the first day of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring meeting. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News Archbishop Lori adds details on Bishop Bransfield investigation Christopher GuntyJune 5, 201911 min read Archbishop William E. Lori 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, W.Va. Archbishop’s MinistryChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsMcCarrick ReportNewsWorld News Archbishop Lori, an ‘early adopter,’ talks about holding bishops accountable on abuse Greg ErlandsonJune 5, 20197 min read When it comes to holding himself and other bishops accountable, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is the earliest of early adopters. NewsWorld News Chicago archbishop apologizes for Farrakhan visit to Catholic Church Rhina GuidosMay 19, 20193 min read The archbishop of Chicago apologized to the local Jewish community after a priest in the city invited the leader of the Nation of Islam to speak at his church, days after he was banned from Facebook for what it called hate speech. Previous 1 … 532 533 534 … 537 Next