His canon lawyer pointed to the “religious trauma” experienced by Peyton, his son and the entire family amid “multiple pastoral failures” made by the bishop.
Permanent Diaconate
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Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWhat compels men to listen and follow Jesus Christ’s call to become permanent deacons in 2026? The common thread among three deacons interviewed by OSV News is a love of …
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Nicaragua’s co-presidents are likely seeking a renewal in Catholic leadership, with clergy supportive of the regime populating the hierarchy.
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A Catholic deacon in Omaha, Nebraska, has been murdered, with his adult son now in custody as the suspected killer.
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Colorado diocesan-sponsored clergy peer support, resiliency program believed to be first in nation
by Sheryl Tirolby Sheryl TirolThe program was launched in January with a four-day foundational certification training led by an internationally recognized clinical psychologist.
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Those in the program follow a curriculum designed for Hispanic men, with courses in Spanish and the support of bilingual priests who assist in their formation.
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The Archdiocese of Seattle joins a number of dioceses that permit deacons to wear a Roman collar. Many of those dioceses ask their deacons to wear gray shirts.
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The report — “A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025” — was released June 12 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Being ordained is not an ascent but a descent, whereby we make ourselves small, lower ourselves and divest ourselves,” Pope Francis said in a message to …
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California wildfires, the SEEK25 conference and the appointment of the new archbishop of Washington are among top headlines at OSV News this week — listen to more stories in our …
