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Catholic Charities names new CEO after head's retirement, cost-cutting
2+ day, 42+ min ago (105+ words) The Tennessean Catholic Charities names new CEO after head's retirement, cost-cutting One of Nashville's most active faith-based social service agencies will be under new leadership following the retirement of longtime head Judy Orr, who announced in the fall she was…...
Guide Stone, ERLC applaud House passage of Clergy Act
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (413+ words) DALLAS " Guide Stone Financial Resources and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday welcomed passage of the Clergy Act by the U. S. House of Representatives. The Clergy Act is a bipartisan measure that would provide a temporary, voluntary opportunity for ministers who…...
Clergy Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (508+ words) Why it matters: The House passed HR 227, the Clergy Act, on Monday, giving members of the clergy a second chance at a decision that has long haunted many faith leaders in retirement. Under current law, clergy who opt out of…...
Binghamton church suspects homeless activism led to repeat vandalism
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (349+ words) Over the Easter holiday weekend, an act of vandalism occurred at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Binghamton, destroying the church's outdoor signs. The incident marked the second time in 2026 such vandalism had occurred at the Henry Street church, Rev. Scott…...
Guide Stone, ERLC applaud House passage of Clergy Act
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (381+ words) The House passed the Clergy Act 350-5. The legislation now moves to the U. S. Senate for consideration. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their…...
April 24 recalls two Marys at the resurrection of Jesus
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (294+ words) Walwyn | Flickr CC BY-NC 2. 0 With only 365 days in the year, it is difficult to dedicate each day of the year to a single saint. That is why the Roman Catholic Church has the Roman Martyrology, which lists each saint that…...
Australian Bishop Ordered to Resign
1+ week, 1+ day ago (453+ words) The Rt. Rev. Keith Dalby, bishop of The Murray diocese in South Australia, has been suspended since February 2024, after the truth about his relationship with the Reverend Alison Dutton emerged in their diocese and the local press. From March 2023 until…...
MUPD and Gesu working to improve church security after pair of vandalism incidents
1+ week, 2+ day ago (418+ words) Just weeks after a March 18 vandalization incident at the Church of the Gesu, a man claiming to be God caused $50, 000 of damage to the church's doors on April 5. Both incidents happened within six months of the church reopening after a…...
9 Things to Do before You Complain about Your Church or Pastor
3+ week, 1+ day ago (401+ words) By the time you work through these steps, even if your concern still stands, you'll be equipped to address it in a way that builds up rather than tears down the body of Christ. Here are nine things to do…...
One Church Celebrates Installation of a New Pastor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (106+ words) WBBJ TV JACKSON, Tenn. " One local church honors and recognizes its pastor-elect and his wife with a special event. Home Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson held their pastoral installation services this afternoon. Reverend Anthony Bell and First Lady Taneth Bell…...