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  List of religious topics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_religious_topics   (378 words)

  
 Lawyer to post list of 2,600 priests accused of sexual misconduct - Courttv.com - Top News
Sylvia Demarest, a Dallas lawyer, and her staff spent 11 years on the list, which a victims' rights advocate says may encourage those who were abused to come forward.
Demarest said the database of alleged "priest perpetrators" and other Catholic officials who have been accused of sexually abusing children was assembled from public sources, such as court filings and media reports.
The entries will list names of those accused and the time, place and nature of the alleged misconduct as well as whether a lawsuit or criminal charges resulted.
www.courttv.com /news/2004/1101/priests_ap.html   (282 words)

  
 Healing Rosary For Priests
At least 250 priests of more than 46,000 priests across the country have either been dismissed from their duties or resigned since the scandal began.
It is good that the Catholic Church and the priesthood are held to a higher standard of scrutiny.
Priests are reluctant to wear their collars or habits in public for fear of verbal or physical abuse.
www.healingrosaryforpriests.org   (376 words)

  
 Priests for the third millennium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
These priests have to be the ones who will through their preaching, direction, and pastoral focus put into effect the magisterial teachings of Pope John Paul II in the decades ahead.
Priests participating in the ministerial priesthood of Christ, providing Christ’s sacraments, preaching the word of God and communicating the authentic teaching of the Church to God’s children provide the spiritual nutrition which enables the Church to build the kingdom of Christ in the society and culture.
Priests are not meant to be bachelors; they are men, given the great gift of apostolic celibacy, who are destined to form part of many families by their very participation in the priesthood of Christ as other Christs.
www.catholic.net /RCC/Periodicals/Homiletic/Feb98/priests.html   (2995 words)

  
 Seattle Catholic - A Wish List of Catholic Movies
While Catholic schoolchildren are taught to revere former election winners or fed pseudo-messianic accounts of Abraham Lincoln, the names of the Eight North American Martyrs canonized by Pope Pius XI — Sts.
Catholic Persecution and Resistance During the French Revolution — Dissuading those of inaccurate liberal notions is a common theme running through these descriptions, but none is more nonsensical and frustrating than the adulation toward the perpetuators of the French Revolution.
Although their hopes for the return of a Catholic king to the Spanish throne would go unfulfilled, their participation in battle would prove to be decisive in overcoming the foreign insurgency.
www.seattlecatholic.com /article_20041213.html   (2284 words)

  
 Was Percy ever involved in the debate on molestations by Catholic priests?
The shortage of priests is a crisis for the Catholic Church -- even before the pedophilia issue came to the forefront.
Catholics did it less than Protestants, but in Love in the Ruins, a science fiction novel set in the future, he sees it as eventually infiltrating the Catholic church.
And, are married priests the answer, as might be the logical conclusion given America's dearth of priests, the recent pedophilia scandals, and the editorial about lack of real theological reasons for celibacy?
lists.ibiblio.org /pipermail/percy-l/2002-May/000125.html   (1387 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Marian Priests
Shortly after Elizabeth's accession ordinations ceased altogether in England in consequence of the imprisonment of the surviving bishops, and unless the Seminary priests had begun to land in England to take the place of the older priests who were dying off, the Catholic priesthood would have become extinct in England.
There was an important distinction between the Marian priests and the Seminary priests in the fact that the penal legislation of the rigorous statute 27 Eliz.
But the number of Marian priests who refused to conform was very large, and the frequently repeated statement that only two hundred of them refused the Oath of Supremacy has been shown to be misleading, as this figure was given originally in Sander's list, which only included dignitaries and was not exhaustive.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09661b.htm   (481 words)

  
 Activists compile list of accused priests - Newsday.com
Using the figure of 2,100 priests with claims against them, that means about 2.3 percent of priests have been accused of abuse, he said.
For accused priests, the list provides information on each cleric's city and diocese, and the status or outcome of any criminal or civil cases, Baier said.
There are five categories: priests convicted of crimes, civil settlements in which criminal guilt was not admitted, pending criminal cases, pending civil cases and other situations.
www.newsday.com /bal-accusedpriests1112,0,7002938.story   (445 words)

  
 Seattle Catholic - Dachau's Priests
The Gestapo proceeded to compile a list of sects that were prohibited by the regime.
On July 21, 1935 Victor Klemperer recorded in his diary, "The struggle against Catholics, 'enemies of the state,' both reactionary and Communist, is increasing." Klemperer's published diaries I Shall Bear Witness, provide a day-by-day account of the interior of Nazi Germany and a compelling chronicle of the evolving persecution of Germany's Jews, Catholics and Protestants.
Many priests died shortly after they were liberated from Dachau and the other concentration camps — a direct result of the maltreatment and the illnesses that developed while they were interned.
www.seattlecatholic.com /article_20030328.html   (2234 words)

  
 Priests upset by release of abuse list - Newsday.com
Baltimore priests responded with sadness and anger yesterday after the release of a detailed account of Roman Catholic clergy accused of child sexual abuse over the past seven decades, expressing concern that the church is trying to quell scandal at the expense of their rights.
More than 100 priests gathered at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Linthicum Heights yesterday to hear Cardinal William H. Keeler explain why he was making public the names of diocesan priests and men in religious orders and priests from other dioceses who have been accused of sexual abuse.
The Rev. Richard Lawrence, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at Front Street and the Fallsway, said his immediate concern is ministering to his parishioners after learning that his immediate predecessor, the Rev. Edmund Stroup, was on the list of alleged abusers.
www.newsday.com /news/bal-te.md.abuse26sep26,0,7011116.story   (1154 words)

  
 Ordaining Married Men as Catholic Priests
Apart from the national Pastoral Provisions granted in favor of convert married men from the Anglican/Episcopalian churches, as early as 1987 a married former Methodist was ordained a Catholic priest based upon a dispensation from the requirement of celibacy sought by his bishop and granted by the Holy See.
Despite the fact that married priests have been a fact of life in the United States for several decades, little reliable information about them is available. National data about married priests are not collected or reported on by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), or by any educational, or research institution.
However, there are examples of widowers who have become priests after the death of their spouses Two seminaries that specialize in delayed vocations, Sacred Heart Seminary in Hales Corner, WI and Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston, MA, both include among their students a number of widowers.
www.corpus.org /Page.cfm?Web_ID=577   (2137 words)

  
 Enquirer Special Section: Priests and Sexual Misconduct
Eight priests in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and two priests who formerly served in the Diocese of Covington have been suspended and/or accused of misconduct in a scandal that has swept across the country.
Two priests were relieved of their duties at a parish near Dayton, and an attorney said he would add six plaintiffs to a lawsuit alledging abuse by a former Elder High principal.
The Roman Catholic church is in a crisis of trust from the priest sex abuse scandal, but it has strengthened the commitment of four area men to the priesthood.
www.enquirer.com /priests   (3658 words)

  
 Boston Globe / Spotlight / Abuse in the Catholic Church
For years, the church moved priests and paid off victims to keep abuse cases quiet.
Priests around Boston have struggled to comfort their shaken parishioners.
No others were listed by the district attorney as having denied or admitted wrongdoing.
www.boston.com /globe/spotlight/abuse/extras/bristol_list.htm   (187 words)

  
 Catholic World News : 33 Chinese Bishops, Priests in Prison
Priests belonging to the underground Church are frequently subjected to "reeducation" programs, which are considered measures to prevent "social disorder".
The list of imprisoned Catholic priests also includes bishops who are restricted in their movements, and prevented from exercising their ministry.
Fides also notes that although 33 Catholic priests and bishops have been identified as the victims of the government's repressive policies, another 20 priests have reportedly been jailed, but not yet identified.
www.cwnews.com /news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=17441   (676 words)

  
 Russian Religious Oppression, Catholics - Johnson's Russia List 1-18-03
MOSCOW - When she was baptized as a Roman Catholic 15 years ago, Tatyana Titova was so terrified of retribution from the Communist authorities that she went to Lithuania for the ceremony.
The priests found out they were no longer welcome when they tried to re-enter the country from abroad.
Although upset that fellow priests have been prevented from continuing their work, Father Michael Ryan, an Anglo-Irish Marist priest assigned to one of Moscow's two Catholic churches, said it was too early to view what was happening as a campaign against Catholicism in Russia.
www.cdi.org /russia/johnson/7023-8.cfm   (791 words)

  
 [CATHOLIC NEWS] List of bishops and priests in prison, isolation or labour camps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Bishops prevented from exercising their ministry Dozens of unofficial bishops are detained for certain periods of time only to be returned to their church, where they however remain under surveillance and are prevented from exercising their ministry.
Catholics from his diocese say that his arrest and that of several priests was due to a campaign launched by the local Patriotic Association to force the bishop and his clergy to join the association.
Priests who were arrested or sentenced, or both.
www.solt3.org /pipermail/catholicnews/2005-March/004234.html   (1386 words)

  
 Welcome to Scripture Catholic - Providing Scriptural Evidence for the Teachings of the Catholic Faith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Catholics also believe that God's Revelation comes to us through the Apostolic Tradition and teaching authority of the Church.
By virtue of this divinely-appointed authority, the Catholic Church determined the canon of Scripture (what books belong in the Bible) at the end of the fourth century.
I hope that this site gives Catholics the biblical and patristic knowledge they need to answer questions about their faith, and helps them rediscover the truth of their faith as taught by Sacred Scripture.
www.scripturecatholic.com   (536 words)

  
 JS Online:
Representatives of Catholic priest associations in Boston, New York, Chicago, southern Illinois and Pittsburgh said Tuesday they plan on taking action to support more than 160 Milwaukee-area priests who signed a letter urging that the priesthood be open to married men.
Corpus, a national organization of former Catholic priests, and the Wisconsin chapter of Call to Action are distributing via e-mail a jointly crafted petition to Bishop Gregory.
Priest associations are typically formed to give clergy a voice independent from the church hierarchy, said Father Larry Dowling, a member of the Association of Chicago Priests.
www.jsonline.com /lifestyle/religion/aug03/165111.asp   (1168 words)

  
 Roman Catholic Womenpriests :: Ordinands
Marie and her husband, Jim, are directors of Evensong by the Sea Retreat and Spirituality Center in Harwich Port, Massachusetts (www.evensongretreat.com).
She is currently a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, rights activist working with Catholics and other groups to end intolerance and religion abuse.
She is a mother of three adult daughters (including twins), grandmother of six and lives with her husband, John of 39 years in Michigan.
www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org /ordained.htm   (1815 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - Catholic
Map of the Catholic provinces and dioceses of England and Wales.
List of known numbers of microfilm with vital records for that church, and the location(s) where those films may be searched.
Proportion of the Roman Catholics to the aggregate population: 1890 
www.cyndislist.com /catholic.htm   (2864 words)

  
 Catholic News Service -- NEWS HUB
The priest -- and the paper -- are glad to explain.
The Catholic Conference of Kentucky is part of a broad coalition in the state targeting the minimum wage as a priority for the next state legislative session, reports
A priest, author of “Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord,” says his spiritual insights and love of God are inseparable from his passion for being outdoors and enjoying God’s creation, according to this
www.catholicnews.com /links.htm   (776 words)

  
 Transporter Info Services
Its mission is to present the truths of the Catholic Faith through its coverage of conferences and events which reflect fidelity to the teachings of the Church, the Holy Father, and the Magisterium.
The Association supports the education of future priests and brothers of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, its aged and infirm religious members, and its apostolic works on behalf of the poor.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, is a non-profit social service agency implementing the Church’s social mission in relationship to the needs of families, individuals and communities.
www.transporter.com /Links.htm   (2104 words)

  
 Bishop touts Catholic priests' morale
WASHINGTON - American priests maintain high morale and enjoy the appreciation of parishioners despite the molestation of minors perpetrated by a few among their ranks, the president of the nation's Roman Catholic bishops said Monday.
In a speech defending the clergy, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., told a meeting of the nation's bishops that three recent studies show "the high level of morale among priests" despite the sex abuse crisis and the pressures caused by a declining vocations.
Skylstad said bishops must do better in building bonds with their clergy, noting that one survey of priests showed that only 27 percent felt they would be treated fairly if accused.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-religion/1521945/posts   (941 words)

  
 Resources for Priests, Deacons, Religious and Lay Ministers
Seek to be active in life of your local Church by Pope John Paul II Priests on the Journey Towards the Holy Door of the Third Millennium
Catholic Homilies and Sermons: A meta site with abundant third party preaching resources organized "in advance" through the left side frame on your screen - which is very well done.
The Catholic Calendar Page: Locate the liturgical event and texts for any day of the year according to the Roman variant of the Common Lectionary.
www.catholic-jhb.org.za /Resources/parish.htm   (1242 words)

  
 Catholic Priests And The AIDS Disease
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) AIDS has quietly caused the deaths of hundreds of Roman Catholic priests in the United States although other causes may be listed on some of their death certificates, The Kansas City Star reported in its Sunday editions.
The death rate of priests from AIDS is at least four times that of the general population, the newspaper said.
Please see Is "Catholic Priest" Another Way Of Saying "Pedophile" Or "Sexual Abuser?" for a very short list of Catholic priests accused of such vile things.
members.fortunecity.com /faithofgod/priests-aids.htm   (740 words)

  
 Married Priests' Web Site
It also provides support for Catholic clergy who are struggling with mandatory celibacy and the loss of career and identity should they marry.
WEORC (pronounced work) is a voluntary association of former priests, nuns, and brothers who provide job contacts for people leaving church service.
Kephas Mailing List is a Yahoo groups mailing list that discusses mandatory celibacy and related issues.
www.marriedpriests.org   (350 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Shaken by Scandals: Catholics Speak Out About Priests' Sexual Abuse: Books: Thomas Paul Thigpen,Paul Thigpen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Catholics and non-Catholics alike have been scandalized in recent days by widespread reports of priests’ sexual crimes and bishops’ attempts to hide the misconduct.
This book is a collection of contributions from fourteen prominent Catholic leaders responding to the current scandals of priests’ sexual abuse.
The proper remedy for these scandals is for all Catholics, but especially priests and bishops, to be faithful to the Church's teachings.
www.amazon.com /Shaken-Scandals-Catholics-Priests-Sexual/dp/156955353X   (1729 words)

  
 This is very far from being an adequate list of books for spiritual reading
This is very far from being an adequate list of books for spiritual reading.
The first are books that are compilations of many prayers, often with a particular theme, such as a book of novenas or a book of prayers to St. Joseph.
More intellectual than the other items on this list, this is a cross between a catechism and a philosophical/theological work.
www.stanford.edu /group/catholic/mosesproject/list.htm   (1071 words)

  
 Massive list of Roman Catholic False doctrines
If transubstantiation of the juice into blood had occurred, as both Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches say it was at this time, then Jesus would never have referred to it as "fruit of the vine' but rather "blood".
The Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches false doctrine of "transubstantiation".
The Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches are bitterly divided to this very day over the Eucharist, both claiming their own "church tradition" is the correct one.
www.bible.ca /catholic-doctrine.htm   (475 words)

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