Lauretta Brown

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Teresa Pitt Green stands at lectern, speaking with candles in background.

Catholic University to honor prominent advocate for abuse survivors

The Catholic University of America in Washington announced March 20 that Teresa Pitt Green, a writer and speaker who promotes healing for survivors of abuse and their families in the church, would receive an honorary doctoral degree at its May 11 commencement ceremony.

Bishop Liam Cary of Baker, Oregon, prays during Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Feb. 7, 2020. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Oregon Catholic bishop declines to implement pope's decree allowing same-sex blessings

The Vatican's document permitting blessings for those in "irregular situations," including same-sex relationships, has continued to spark controversy and varied responses from bishops around the world.

Fans leave the area after gun shots were fired in Kansas City, Mo., after the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII. The shooting at the end of the parade left one dead and at least 15 injured, while sending terrified fans running for cover. (OSV News photo/Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)

Local bishops offer prayers for victims in Kansas City shooting, Catholic mother killed

Two local bishops offered prayers for victims after a shooting left one person dead and more than 20 people injured at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in front of Union Station on Ash Wednesday.

A bald man in white vestments holds a paten and speaks. Other priests in white surround him behind the altar.

Louisiana Bishop Mario Dorsonville dies unexpectedly at age 63

Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly late Jan 19 due to complications from recent health problems, according to a post from the diocese. He was 63.

 

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