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“The Boy Scouts of America is not a safe place for your boy”
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deacon greg kandra
Since the sex abuse scandal surfaced in the Church in 2002, some observers have taken pains to point out that the Catholic Church isn’t the only offender when it comes to pedophilia. Now, another revered institution which entrusts boys into the care of men is facing some some horrific allegations. And it all sounds sickeningly…
On eagle’s wings (or, at least, a 737’s)
By
deacon greg kandra
Around the Vatican, angels aren’t the only ones with wings these days. The Holy See has just inaugurated its very own airline, to fly pilgrims to favorite destinations (Lourdes et al.) The New York Times has a write up on the maiden voyage: It already has its own postal service, its own bank and even…
Catholic teacher fired for in vitro fertilization settles case
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deacon greg kandra
A curious case in Wisconsin seems to have drawn to a close: it involves a complaint filed by a former teacher at a Catholic school, who claims she was fired illegally because she had in vitro fertilization. Evidently, there’s been a settlement. Here’s part of the AP account: Kelly Romenesko had filed a complaint against…
Do you see what I see?
By
deacon greg kandra
The Lone Star state may have a new star in its galaxy: Jesus. According to reports from Laredo: The Rev. Jose Maria Weyne had an unusual question for his congregation to open Wednesday’s morning Mass. “Who saw something out of the ordinary here?” he asked the group of about 70 faithful, pointing to the altar…
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