Nicaraguan priests were moved Oct. 15 to El Chipote prison on the outskirts of the nation's capital, Managua, after being held under house arrest in the National Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima, according to sources speaking with independent Nicaraguan news organization
Fathers Ivan Centeno and Julio Norori, Nicaraguan priests, were abducted Oct. 1 by plain-clothed individuals, prompting fears the priests were taken by paramilitaries. The Churchmen have been identified as pastors of parishes in the Diocese of Estelí in the country’s northwest, where
Father William Holt, OP, a beloved and larger-than-life Dominican priest, recently passed away during a trip to Ireland. Known for his wit and “Helpful Hints from Holt,” he offered sage advice with a touch of humor to young friars, emphasizing the importance
Father Marcellinus Obioma of Nigeria was reportedly abducted Sept. 17 on his way to St. Mary Amofia-Agu Affa Parish, where he serves as a parish priest. Six other people who were traveling with him also were kidnapped.
It’s easy to forget what was happening in the early days of uncovering clergy sex abuse. At the time, most bishops and religious superiors reacted exactly as professionals; “experts” advised them to act according to the way people of the time —
Alabama priest believes he is married to 18-year-old and their running away is ‘Jesus’ will’
An Alabama priest disgraced after abandoning his parish to travel to Italy with an 18-year-old woman described himself as "married" to her in a Valentine's Day letter.
"I love you, and I thank Jesus for you every day. You have made my life
On August 6, Father Charles F. Strobel of Nashville — a longtime advocate for the homeless — died at the age of 80 after a long, slowly progressing illness. In a tribute column to Father Strobel, Pat Nolan, a longtime, very respected
For Virginia priest, ‘ale-vangelizing’ is chance to chat over a beer, meet people where they are
Virginia priest who has been a pastor, mentor, director of worship and vicar for vocations adds "brewmaster" to the list and finds its a way to evangelize the community.
The Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is mourning the loss of one of its priests who was killed in a car accident.
Bishop Michael G. Duca stated on the diocesan website that 62-year-old Father Mark Beard, pastor of St. Helena Catholic Church in
A young Alabama Catholic priest placed under restriction by the Archdiocese of Mobile July 26 has been located in Italy, along with an 18-year-old woman with whom he had fled the country days earlier.
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office announced in a July