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February 2013

February 08, 2013

Firefighters sworn in on an iPad

Check this out: Four Atlantic City, N.J., firemen were promoted to the rank of battalion...

February 08, 2013

Newtown’s Lutheran pastor apologizes for taking part in prayer service

Details: A Lutheran pastor in Newtown, Conn., has apologized after being reprimanded for participating in...

February 07, 2013

BREAKING: USCCB says revised HHS proposal “falls short”

The official statement, just released, along with Cardinal Dolan's response: +++ The Feb. 1 Notice...

February 07, 2013

Despite pleas from bishops, Jindal won’t halt planned Ash Wednesday execution

Details: More attempts to stop the Feb. 13 execution of convicted child killer Christopher Sepulvado...

February 06, 2013

Deacon sues government over contraception mandate

Some of you may remember Greg Hall who, as a deacon candidate three years ago,...

February 06, 2013

Newark defends Fr. Fugee appointment: “We’re doing exactly what we’re supposed to be doing…”—UPDATED

The Archdiocese of Newark is standing by its decision to appoint an accused child molester...

February 06, 2013

End of an era: no more mail on Saturday

Not unexpected, but still something of a jolt: Get ready for some big changes in...

February 06, 2013

Vatican official praises media for helping uncover sex abuse scandal

From the BBC: The Vatican official charged with prosecuting sexual crimes has acknowledged that the...

February 06, 2013

Los Angeles considering capital campaign to raise $200 million

From the Los Angeles Times: In the midst of renewed public outrage over its handling...

February 05, 2013

Catholic hospital: it is “morally wrong” to argue fetus is not a person

You may remember this story from last month. Now, the hospital is changing its tune: ...

February 04, 2013

Archdiocese appoints confessed sex abuser to high-profile position—UPDATED

Details: A Roman Catholic priest who confessed to groping a teenage boy 12 years ago...

February 04, 2013

Citing religious beliefs, baker refuses to make wedding cake for gay couple

From KATU TV in Oregon: A Gresham baker is the subject of a state investigation...

February 04, 2013

HHS mandate: the Cliff Notes version

Our own Frank Weathers has read the mandate so that you don't have to! His...

February 04, 2013

January 2013

January 31, 2013

BREAKING: Archbishop Gomez removes Cardinal Mahony from public duties, accepts resignation of Bishop Curry

Breaking news from Los Angeles, and Patheos' West Coast maven, Joanne McPortland, who notes that...

January 31, 2013

Diocese cancels talk by critic of Islam

Details: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester rescinded an invitation Wednesday to Robert Spencer, a...

January 30, 2013

True grit—UPDATED

No matter where you stand on the issue of gun control, you can't help but...

January 29, 2013

“A historic moment”: Catholic, Protestant churches agree to recognize each other’s baptisms

Details: Leaders of U.S. Roman Catholic and some Protestant churches will sign a historic agreement...

January 28, 2013

Where have all the children gone?

Most of us know the answer. The Chicago Tribune puts its finger on a trend...

January 28, 2013

Accused friar commits suicide in Pennsylvania

Details: Franciscan friar Stephen Baker, who faced brewing litigation for alleged abuse, died Saturday at...

January 23, 2013

Catholic hospital facing suit argues fetus is not a person

With friends like these... Sigh. Details, from the Colorado Independent: Lori Stodghill was 31-years old,...

January 23, 2013

Amazing: five sisters who were Sisters—and two of them died just a day apart

From the Albany Times Union: They were Sister sisters who possessed contrasting personalities and were...

January 23, 2013

Catholic adoption agency charged with discriminating against gays

It's happening in Scotland. Could it happen here? Details: St Margaret's Children and Family Care...

January 23, 2013

The warning signs of “Monsignor Meth”

The Connecticut Post has details: Looking back there were the usual warning signs, those nagging...

January 20, 2013

Well-known Irish priest plans to defy Vatican—UPDATED

From the New York Times: The Rev. Tony Flannery, 66, who was suspended by the...

January 18, 2013

Crime wave hits New York churches

From the New York Daily News: Is nothing sacred? Priests at some Bronx churches have...