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SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City is fighting a proposed bill that would require clergy to report disclosures of child abuse and neglect, even if that means revealing the contents of someone’s confession. House Bill 90 modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect. It deletes provisions that
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BROOKLYN – Last Sunday, a man entered St. Anthony of Padua in Brooklyn. During the prayers of consecration, he walked up to the altar and poured juice onto the altar. Then, he splashed the juice at Father Jossy Vattothu, staining his vestments. In an official press release, the Diocese of Brooklyn called the act a
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Saint Pope John Paul II once said that “freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Independence Day brings with it celebrations, and fireworks, cookouts, and a few “cold ones”. It also is a great opportunity to pause for a moment and think about what
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WASHINGTON DC – The Catholic Church is taking Metro to court after their ad campaign encouraging Mass attendance during the holidays was rejected. The ad consists of a starry sky with shepherds, sheep, and the words: “Find the perfect gift”. The advertisement doesn’t promote an blatantly religious message, but encourages those who view the ad to
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