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If reparations matter, the Church of England must face its anti-Catholic past
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (177+ words) If reparations matter, the Church of England must face its anti-Catholic past'The Catholic Herald If the Church of England is serious about its commitment to pay reparations in atonement for past wrongs, there is an obvious community it should attend…...
Is it truly ecumenical to host a female bishop's ordination?
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (336+ words) After a backlash from Catholic laity, the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia has withdrawn its plan to consecrate its next bishop, Susan Bunton Haynes, at St Bede's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. A day later Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond (pictured…...
Why I feel strangely hopeful for the English Church
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) For almost a thousand years after its baptism, the English Church flourished. Holy shrines were established at Canterbury, Walsingham, and Holywell. Magnificent cathedrals rose in York, Durham, and Wells. Saints such as Dunstan, Edmund, and Winifred became household names. By…...
Senior Catholic chaplain at Oxford removed following safeguarding complaint and allegations of mishandling
3+ week, 4+ day ago (514+ words) The senior Catholic chaplain of Oxford University has been formally removed from his post after allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" with a student emerged. The alleged victim has told the Catholic Herald that he has also reported the matter to the…...
Why are Anglican Clergy becoming Catholics?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) Why are Anglican Clergy becoming Catholics?The Catholic Herald These innovations have now been added to in relation to questions of gender identity and priesthood, language about God, sacramental discipline in the churches and much else. It is not only…...