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In the 1970s a cousin of mine, Paula Grossman, became one of the first people in America to undergo sex-reassignment surgery. As Paul Monroe Grossman, Cousin Paula had been a beloved music teacher in New Jersey. She
Reflections at a Funeral
By Gabriel Daly OSA
As we laid Seán Fagan to rest after all the suffering and injustice inflicted on him by the leaders of his own church, it became all too evident how divided the Catholic Church has become in
Catholic bishops ‘don’t get it’—the fundamental problem is a corrupt clerical culture
By Phil Lawler
“Who is going to save our Church? Do not look to the priests. Do not look to the bishops. It’s up to you, the laity, to remind our priests to be priests and our bishops to be
Lesbian Nuns and gay Priests: From The Late Late Show to Maynooth
By Páraic Kerrigan
A PhD Candidate in the Department of Media Studies at Maynooth University, suggests the recent Maynooth ‘scandal’ implies that some have not kept pace with changing attitudes to sexuality in wider Irish society.
THE recent Maynooth ‘scandals’,
‘Spotlight’ sex abuse priest hangs himself in jail
Brazil – A Brazilian priest mentioned in the Catholic clergy sex abuse film “Spotlight” was found dead in a prison cell after he was arrested again for suspected pedophilia, authorities said on Monday.
Father Bonifacio Buzzi, 57, hanged himself with
Bishops Respond After Biden Officiates a Same-Sex Marriage
Three Catholic bishops took aim at Catholic political leaders who support same-sex marriage, just days after Vice President Joe Biden posted a photo of himself officiating a gay wedding ceremony.
“When a prominent Catholic politician publicly and
Priest Says He Was Told to Say Prayers for Abusing Boys
By grace garces bordallo
A 95-year-old Catholic priest admitted to sexually abusing boys decades ago on Guam. He said he confessed his sins to other priests on the island at the time but none told him to specifically stop.
Suit against Chicago Archdiocese by gay worker who was fired can proceed
By The Chicago Tribune
A lawsuit by a church employee who was fired after getting engaged to his male partner will move forward after a federal judge rejected the Chicago Archdiocese’s motion to dismiss the suit.
Colin Collette asserts in
How to Prevent Suicide in Clergy Abuse Victims
By Jennifer McGregor*
In recent years, the Vatican released its records of sexual abuse punishment, revealing an alarming 3,400 cases since 2004. Of course, these are only the offenders who were caught. The actual
Pope Francis sets up commission to study question of women deacons
Pope Francis has set up a special commission to study whether women will be allowed to become deacons in the Catholic Church.
The issue has historically troubled the Church, with many opposing the appointment of females.
The commission of seven