The Universal Call to Holiness

From Lumen Gentium 39. The Church, whose mystery is being set forth by this Sacred Synod, is believed to be indefectibly holy. Indeed Christ, the Son of God, who with the Father and the Spirit is praised as “uniquely holy,” (1*) loved the Church as His bride, delivering Himself up for her. He did this … Read more

Book Recommendations

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Contact Your U.S. Bishop

As lay persons, we have the right and the responsibility to communicate with our bishops if we believe they are failing to fulfill their responsibilities as vicars of Christ.  Now, more than ever, lay action is necessary to hold bishops accountable for doing the right thing.  We are pleased to provide this comprehensive directory of ordinary bishops … Read more

STUDY: Is Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse Related to Homosexual Priests?

An interview with sociologist Father Paul Sullins, whose new study documents a strong linkage between the incidence of abuse and homosexuality in the priesthood and in seminaries. On Nov. 2, the Ruth Institute published a new report that dares to ask a question many researchers — and Catholics — have been afraid to ask: What has been … Read more

State Investigations

Click on a red state to read the latest news regarding its investigation into Catholic sexual abuse. List of States: AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, MI, MD, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, PA, VT, VA, WV, WY

The Good Shepherd Battle Plan

“I wish to repeat my appeal to my brother bishops and priests… You too are faced with a choice. You can choose to withdraw from the battle, to prop-up the conspiracy of silence and avert your eyes from the spreading of corruption. You can make excuses, compromises and justification that put off the day of … Read more