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Our Church in the World. April 19, 2023

Former cardinal McCarrick faces new sexual assault charge in Wisconsin

By OSV News

The complaint asserts that McCarrick “engaged in repeated sexual abuse of the victim over time,” said the WDOJ media release.

Our Church in the World. March 26, 2023

Utah prohibits licensing abortion clinics after May 2; abortion clinics will be banned in 2024

By OSV News

Under the new law, abortions may only be performed in hospitals, with some exceptions.

Our Church in the World. August 21, 2022

Nation/World news briefs: Aug. 22, 2022

By Catholic News Service

In focus: Survivors of Uvalde mass shooting get tuition aid, vandals strike pregnancy center, Somalia at risk of famine

Our Church in the World. August 19, 2022

Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault

By Catholic News Service

Bruni wrote that a preliminary investigation ordered by Pope Francis had been completed and that it concluded there were no facts or “elements to initiate a trial against Cardinal Ouellet for sexual assault.”

Our Church in the World. July 8, 2019

Vatican lifts immunity of papal diplomat accused of sexual assault

By Catholic News Service

The Holy See has waived the diplomatic immunity of a Vatican diplomat who has been under investigation by authorities in Paris for allegedly sexually assaulting a city official.

Our Church in the World. September 29, 2018

Editorial asks Kavanaugh nomination be withdrawn; others stand by nominee

By Catholic News Service

After the daylong Senate Judiciary Committee hearings Sept. 27 on a claim of sexual assault made against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, America magazine published an online editorial reversing its former stance on the nominee.

Our Church in the World. April 27, 2018

Baltimore Catholic school removes Cosby name from building

By Catholic News Service

St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has removed the name of its “Drs. Camille and Bill Cosby Community Center” after Bill Cosby was convicted April 26 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.

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Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordi Three men took the next step toward diaconate ordination Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Ruben Uribe Mejia from the Centered on Christ Area Catholic Community {@christ_catholic } and John Bell from the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community were installed to the ministry of acolyte, the last step before being ordained a permanent deacon. Adrian Panther from the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community was installed to the ministry of reader. #permanentdiaconate #acolyte #reader
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department o Bethany Tollefson, a professor in the Department of Nursing Science at St. Cloud State University and a member of the diocesan mental health ministry team, explores common mental health concerns that often intensify during this time of year — grief, depression and anxiety — as well as the need for self-care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthduringholidays
Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A newcomer to the church calendar — established 100 years ago — this feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over our lives. Read more at the link in our bio. #ChristTheKing #catholiclife #catholicfaith
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