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April 2014

April 19, 2014

Another Ecumenical Gesture, This Time in Norway: Lutheran Cathedral Hosts Catholic Ordination

For the first time since the Reformation, a man has been ordained to the Catholic...

February 2014

February 23, 2014

British Priest Who Died During “the Troubles”: “I Am Only Doing God’s Will”

The paratroop brigade thought the world of him. His friends described him as "gay, outgoing,...

January 2014

January 23, 2014

Nonpracticing Detroit-Area Priest Gets 16-Year Sentence in Porn Case

Timothy Murray, a nonpracticing Catholic priest, was sentenced today to 15 years and 8 months...

January 09, 2014

“You Have Suffered Much”: Legionaries of Christ Start a New Chapter

Finally, after scandals and controversies plagued the Legionaries of Christ necessitating an apostolic visitation, the...

January 02, 2014

Prayer Need: Priest Murdered in Rectory on New Year’s Eve

Father Eric Freed was a busy guy: The popular priest was pastor of St. Bernard...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

A Happy Ending to USF “Priest=Toilet” Controversy

A few days ago, I told you the story of an anti-religious incident at the...

October 25, 2013

Priest = Toilet? Professor’s Crude Analogy Draws Fire from Catholics – UPDATED

A college professor holds up a picture showing a priest holding a crucifix on one...

July 2013

July 14, 2013

Shepherd in Combat Boots: A Conversation With Father Kapaun’s POW Friend

Father Emil Kapaun, U.S. military chaplain during the Korean War, was captured on November 2,...

June 2013

June 30, 2013

“Prepare to Be Shocked”: Milwaukee Archdiocese to Release Personnel Files

On Monday, July 1, as part of its ongoing bankruptcy case, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee...

May 2013

May 12, 2013

Father Corapi–Back in View?

Is Father John Corapi still trying to restore his reputation and return to active ministry?...

February 2013

February 02, 2013

Discouraging News About Priests? Here’s How to REALLY Help

Prayer Warriors, you are needed. This week has brought stark reminders of the vulnerability and...

April 2012

April 22, 2012

Ordained for Just a Week, Then…. Heaven

Graham Turner wanted to be a priest. It was toward that end that he enrolled...

February 2011

February 26, 2011

SAY THE BLACK AND DO THE RED: What We Really Want in the Liturgy

From my friend (and one of my favorite authors) Fr. Dwight Longenecker: a poem from...

December 2010

December 03, 2010

NO GREATER LOVE: Facing Kidney Failure, Priest Receives the Gift of Life From His Friend

May he be faithful to the ministry that he receives from you, Lord God, and...