We fought hard to maximize compensation for the survivors and believe that this plan accomplishes that goal,” a lawyer said.

Closures and mergers are coming in July to a number of parishes and worship sites in the Joliet Catholic Diocese. The move ...

The deal is part of the diocese's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan after lawsuits linked to abuse at Mount St. John School. Final approval will occur at a March hearing.

The Diocese of Norwich reached an agreement establishing a $31 million compensation fund for sexual abuse survivors, the ...

The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...

The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Monsignor Richard F. Reidy as its new bishop, following a decision by ...

An East Tennessee priest may return to ministry after an investigation found no evidence to substantiate claims made against ...

The diocese now vigorously screens candidates for the priesthood and immediately removes any clergy member credibly accused ...

Joining Wichita among the ranks of dioceses that ordain more men than they need were Paterson, New Jersey and Arlington, ...

Pope Francis has chosen Rev. Monsignor Richard F. Reidy from the Diocese of Worcester, Mass. to fill the position. He is the ...

Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich on Wednesday. The Vatican made the official announcement ...

Father David Esquiliano, who serves as the judicial vicar of the diocese, and pastor of Cathedral Parish, said in an article ...