$1 m settlement with clergy abuse victim in St. Catharines Diocese
Last week Concerned Lay Catholics in St. Catharines, and in Canada, learned of $1 million settlement awarded by the Diocese of St. Catharines in compensation to a survivor for years-long sexual abuse by a priest of the diocese.
December Newsletter
A look back on the CLC’s accomplishments since our launch in early 2021
Jesus’ birth to a single mom signals prophetic challenge to patriarchy(From NCR, Dec 22, 2021)
Jesus’ birth to a single mom signals prophetic challenge to patriarchy
November Newsletter
Our most recent newsletter highlighting some of the things we’ve been paying attention to over the month can be found here
The future of Catholicism in Australia - what can we learn
What can we learn from the recent Australian Convocation of Catholics?
Greater involvement of women in the church and towards lay participation in decision making
'What we need is greater authority for parish and diocesan councils. We need national councils of the laity and international synods of the People of God where lay representatives become part of the church’s decision-making.'
Synodality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin American Ecclesial Assembly and Synodality is challenged to listen to the realities of the people of the church.
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Procession’ seeks to treat the trauma of sexual abuse with art
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Procession’ seeks to treat the trauma of sexual abuse with art
Abuse commission says Church is "fixated" on sexual morality
Nine out of ten Catholics in France want the Church to change its discourse on sexuality
Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis
Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis
Pope Francis shares 8 Beatitudes for Bishops
Pope Francis shares 8 Beatitudes for Bishops, giving a model for the 21st-century pastor
Involve other churches in synodal process, says Vatican
One of the gifts Catholics can receive from the other Christians is precisely their experience and understanding of synodality,
Bishop Frank Caggiano agrees with Pope Francis: We need a listening church
The Spirit’s moving in all our hearts, and we all have a place and a role to play in discerning how the church addresses pastoral issues.
The Knights of Peter Claver
The Knights of Peter Claver give Black Catholics in the United States the opportunity to serve God, the Church and their communities
Portugese Bishops Create Commission on Church Sex Abuse
Portugal take up the laity's call for an independent body to investigate and prevent the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults