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Irish parishes hear about New Zealand model for Catholic Church renewal

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THURLES, Ireland — A New Zealand cardinal told a conference on the future of parishes in Ireland that his diocese benefited from the appointment...

Catholic psychologist, abuse survivor, offers advice for families

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WASHINGTON -- After recent reports describing clergy sex abuse, Paul Peloquin, a Catholic clinical psychologist and a clergy abuse survivor, shared advice for victims...

Puerto Rico getting back on feet ‘step by step,’ but long...

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WASHINGTON — Nearly a year ago, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm, and afterward 11-year-old Marco Lebron’s first thought...

Latin Americans: Capture spirit of ‘68 Medellin meeting, focus on youth

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MEDELLIN, Colombia — The Catholic Church in Latin America must return to the principles of a 1968 conference that shifted the church’s emphasis toward...

USCCB’s Cardinal DiNardo eager to meet with Pope Francis on clergy...

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The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he was "eager for an audience" with Pope Francis to gain his support for...

Synod of bishops: Traveling on a journey together

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The topic of "synodality" has generated rich conversation in recent years, especially since the election of Pope Francis. This term can seem foreign or...

Greg Erlandson: Catholic press can be depressing, but there is hope...

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By GREG ERLANDSON People ask how I can do my job as a Catholic editor and journalist these days without being depressed. Actually, it is depressing....

Sex abuse survivor: Cardinal O’Malley has helped achieve changes

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DUBLIN -- Marie Collins, a survivor of Irish clerical sex abuse, has given her backing to Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley as president of...

Irish bishops combat drug addiction through parish life, partnerships

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DUBLIN — Parish life, peer education and public-private partnerships are needed to combat addiction, said Darren Butler, national coordinator of the Irish Bishops’ Drugs...

U.S. Jesuit urges Catholics to examine attitudes toward LGBT community

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DUBLIN — U.S. Jesuit Father James Martin set out a series of ways in which parishes can show welcome and respect to LGBT Catholics. Addressing...