Earl Boyea

Bishops, anticipating action on abuse, settle for a metaphor

The three-day public portion of the fall general assembly concluded with no final decisions, in part due to a Vatican request to delay votes on proposals until after a February meeting in Rome. 

Day 2 of US bishops' meeting: Institution still trumps the mission

By Michael Sean Winters
Members of the Catholic Community of Flint in Michigan present an icon of Mother, Mary of Flint at St. Mary Church, along with replicas to be placed in the three other churches of the community on Mother's Day, May 13. (Gary Pearce)

Faith in Flint: Catholic ministries band together to create hope

By Colleen Dunne

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