Commentary: The scandal in the U.S. church right now is the position of the bishops' conference that seeks to expel people in same-sex relationships from Catholic institutions, separating them from Catholic life.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori informed clergy Sept. 24 that the archdiocese has been in discussions with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh about an investigation of records related to the sexual abuse of children.
A class-action lawsuit was filed Sept. 17 against eight Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania demanding the dioceses provide proof that they submitted the names of all suspected predators.
Two priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have been found unsuitable for ministry, the archdiocese announced Aug. 19 following Masses at the parishes where Fr. Andrew McCormick and Msgr. Gregory Parlante most recently served.
The Philadelphia Inquirer daily newspaper reported Aug. 16 that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is investigating allegations of sexual harassment from a former student at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
What one state representative predicts "will probably be the worst grand jury report" on sexual abuse may revive prospects for legislation targeting the statute of limitations.
