Bishop Neary’s priorities remain rooted in the same mission, but they are evolving to meet new realities.
Listen deeply, lead boldly and love generously
Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
The study, unveiled at The Catholic University of America in Washington, documents the environment between priests and their bishops in light of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” instituted in 2002 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Christina Capecchi: Counseling the counselors — providing more support to our priests
“It’s really helpful because our lives are full,” said Father Peter Williams, pastor of St. Ambrose Catholic Community in Woodbury. “How do we help priests go from survival mode to flourishing?”
Priest’s unexplained expulsion from Russia fuels fears for foreign clergy
Russian officials have been making arrests and deportations for anti-war activities since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Diocese announces new priest assignments
Most of the new appointments are effective June 29; a few are effective July 1.
English church continues protection efforts; U.K. orders school closed
Priests must never befriend children or vulnerable adults on social media, states a document by the Catholic bishops of England and Wales.
Priests’ assignment changes announced
The new appointments are effective June 30 for diocesan priests and July 1 for priests from St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville.
Priest pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
Father Anthony Oelrich, a priest of the Diocese of St. Cloud, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He will be sentenced Feb. 12.