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Dominican from the Western Province Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco
Dominican Father Robert Christian, O.P., a member of the Western Dominican Province (Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus) was named auxiliary bishop of San Francisco by Pope Francis on March 28, 2018. A native of the San Francisco area, Fr. Christian was serving as Master of Students for the province at the time… Read more »
Bankruptcy Court Approves Settlement Between Sexual Abuse Survivors and Crosier Order
Today, sexual abuse survivors, attorneys, and members of the Crosier order appeared before Judge Robert J. Kressel in United States Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolis seeking approval of a consensual bankruptcy plan between sexual abuse survivors and the Crosiers.
Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero to be Canonized
The Vatican announced on March 7 that Pope Francis has approved decrees of miracles for five individuals, including Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero, opening the way for their canonizations. Pope Paul VI will be canonized in Rome in October; the date for Archbishop Romero has not yet been announced. Blessed Paul VI (Giovanni… Read more »
Media Release: Catholic Religious Across the Americas Escalate Migrant Accompaniment
We are moved by the anxiety and suffering of the Dreamers to escalate our accompaniment and our resistance to injustice, especially as the March 5th deadline approaches.
Pope Francis Appoints Members to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Pope Francis has confirmed Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap. as President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors [PCPM] and named sixteen (16) members to this advisory body, including nine new members.
