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Pastors challenge taboo on talking climate in US churches
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (852+ words) As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental regulations and protections, some US Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the land. After years of decline, the number of Christians…...
An Unstable Clergy
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (36+ words) If bishops and priests were treated like rooted, stable shepherds of one particular flock, rather than middle management who may be promoted for good behavior, perhaps we would see a serious shift in saintly, courageous behavior....
New Bournemouth synagogue welcomes Chief Rabbi in 'trying times"
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (479+ words) The Chief Rabbi was guest of honour at the consecration of a new synagogue and has warned that Jews are facing "challenging and trying times". Sir Ephraim Mirvis attended the special event for the Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation at its new…...
Dignity of retired clergy demands a "transformed mindset" among Church"s leaders, review hears
1+ week, 5+ day ago (379+ words) Friday 29 May 2026 "Increase in pensions or the lump sum will not compensate for disparaging our members" THE dignity of retired clergy demands a "transformed mindset" among the Church"s leaders, the Retired Clergy Association has told the Clergy Retirement Dignity…...
For Kellogg Church's interim pastor, temp post turns into 4 years of 'huge impact"
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (579+ words) When Elijah Kellogg Church asked the Rev. Joseph Connolly to serve as interim pastor, neither the church nor Connolly expected the temporary post to last four years. The Rev. John Carson retired in 2022, and the church needed someone to fill…...
Hundreds Join Walk For Reconciliation
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (154+ words) More than 300 people have marched in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation as part of this year's Reconciliation Week. Wednesday's Stride for Reconciliation at Warners Bay, organised by Lake Macquarie City Council, included students from more than 10 local…...
Secrecy and fear in a fallen fellowship
2+ week, 3+ day ago (876+ words) The Catholic Herald Secrecy and fear in a fallen fellowship Unchosen, Netflix, Series 1 (6 episodes) "Over two thousand cults exist in the United Kingdom. Some are closed communities. But many, like this fictional one, live in plain sight." Having grown up…...
The great Russell Shaw on secrecy in Catholic life | Opinion
2+ week, 4+ day ago (588+ words) In the spring of 1972, Catholic bishops gathered in Atlanta for an historic event " their first gathering under a policy that would allow journalists inside the doors of their meetings. Cardinal John Krol of Philadelphia, the conference president, promised to honor…...
Diocese of Phoenix celebrates newest transitional deacon
3+ week, 1+ day ago (547+ words) Bishop John Dolan celebrated the ordination to the transitional deaconate of Dcn. Lawrence Hogue, F. H. S. , on Saturday (May 16) at St. Anthony Catholic Mission Church in Sacaton, Ariz. "I really feel like the Lord has called me here to serve this beautiful…...
'Barefoot and Breathless': Inside the world's most dangerous path to church
3+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Ghana Web...