Florida firm accused of failing to pay Catholic military catechists
A spokesman for the company, Idemma, acknowledged “a limited number of contractor accounts that remain under review or resolution.” […]
News Briefs
Bishop Boxie addresses why the U.S. has so few Black Catholic bishops
“I really enjoy the gift of a Black Catholicism, Black Catholic spirituality, and it certainly does have a place in the universal Church,” Bishop Robert Boxie said. […]
Bishops reflect on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
“We remember those who died and the extraordinary courage, service, sacrifice, and compassion that followed,” New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks said. […]
Catholic theologian takes job in Trump’s Department of Homeland Security
Chad Pecknold, a longtime professor at The Catholic University of America, has begun working for the government agency that oversees immigration enforcement. […]
Controversial ‘Creed of the Ecclesial Base Communities’ included at Mass in Brazil
This past Sept. 7, the “Creed of the Ecclesial Base Communities” was included as part of a Mass marking Brazil’s annual “Cry of the Excluded” event. […]
U.S. Catholic bishops join Southern Baptists in urging Supreme Court to block ‘finality’ rule
Daniel Grand, a Jewish resident of Ohio, is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to pursue a religious liberty claim without administrative hurdles. […]
Pope to new bishops: The most important mission is to ‘remain with Jesus’
The Holy Father received 147 bishops from five continents, participants in a formation course in Rome for new bishops. […]
Synod group calls for gender-equality mechanisms in Church workplaces
The final report also proposes a greater role for women religious in selecting bishops who oversee consecrated life and clearer agreements between dioceses and religious institutes. […]
University of Notre Dame partners with Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
The University of Notre Dame partners with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Ave Maria celebrates Ireland campus milestone, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup. […]
Catholic mother denied vaccine exemption in New York
She had asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a temporary injunction so her son could start kindergarten as the fight continues in court. […]