Catholic diocese in New Jersey agrees to pay $180 million to survivors of claimed clergy abuse in settlement
New Jersey Diocese Settles Clergy Abuse Lawsuit for $180 Million The Catholic Diocese of New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement in a clergy sex abuse lawsuit that involves countless survivors. This agreement marks a significant end to a challenging period concerning church abuse in the state. Bishop Joseph Williams, who oversees the Diocese […]
New Jersey Catholic diocese reaches $180 million settlement for sexual abuse case
New Jersey Diocese Settles Clergy Abuse Lawsuit for $180 Million The Catholic Diocese of New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement regarding a clergy sex abuse lawsuit involving a significant number of survivors. This settlement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address church abuse claims in the state. Bishop Joseph Williams, […]
Outrage among local Catholic bishop over appointment of abortion advocate at University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Appoints New Director Amid Controversy The University of Notre Dame in Indiana recently appointed Susan Osterman as the new director of the Liu Institute for Asiatic Studies. This announcement, made last month, has stirred significant unrest among members of the university community who believed the institution would uphold its Catholic identity. Reportedly, the […]
Trump’s Religious Liberty commission removes Catholic activist Carrie Prejean Boller
Controversy Surrounds Religious Liberty Committee Member’s Dismissal The White House Committee on Religious Liberty has expelled Carrie Prejean Boller, a Catholic activist, following her contentious performance during a recent hearing focused on anti-Semitism. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who chairs the committee, announced Boller’s dismissal, accusing her of attempting to “hijack” the hearing for her […]
Educator at a single-gender Catholic institution engaged in a prolonged sexual relationship with a student: Authorities
Former Teacher Accused of Sexual Relationship with Student A former educator at a Catholic girls’ school in New Orleans faces allegations of maintaining a sexual relationship with a student over several months, according to police reports. The situation came to light when the student’s mother noticed significant changes in her daughter’s behavior. Teddy Page, 29, […]
Catholic school states that vandalism resulted in harm extending beyond just physical damage.
In California, an effort is underway to reopen a Catholic school that was vandalized over the weekend. This act of destruction holds deeper significance for the local religious community, beyond just physical damage. The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the incident at Holy Innocents Catholic School located in Long Beach. Tony Tripp, […]
Holy Innocents Catholic School damaged, statues broken in incident
Vandalism at California Catholic School Leaders from a Catholic school in California have reached out to the community following a break-in that left extensive damage. They are appealing for “reparation for this crime against God and Our Lady.” The destructive scene at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach was discovered on Monday morning, revealing […]
Federal investigation into vandalism at California Catholic school
Investigation Launched into Vandalism at Long Beach Catholic School The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced on Monday that it’s starting an investigation into the break-in and vandalism that occurred at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach, California. This comes after reports of significant damage and desecration at the school. Assistant Attorney General for […]
Catholic priests warn of a split with the Vatican over the consecration of SSPX bishops
Traditionalist Catholic Priests Threaten Schism with Vatican A group of traditionalist Catholic priests, known for their longstanding tensions with the Vatican, has announced plans that could lead to a significant break from Rome. This weekend, the Society of Priests of St. Pius X (SSPX) declared their intention to consecrate bishops without seeking approval from the […]
Catholic University Names Professor Who Describes Abortion Restrictions as ‘Sexual Violence’
Notre Dame Promotes Controversial Professor The University of Notre Dame, known for its Catholic heritage, has recently appointed Associate Professor Susan Osterman as the director of the Liu Institute for Asian Studies. This decision comes after Osterman, in 2022, criticized the state’s abortion ban, describing it as “sexual violence.” Despite already being a faculty member, […]