Mother Teresa: Sainthood and the Almighty Dollar

  Last week, the Vatican announced that Mother Teresa will be made a saint sometime in May 2016.   The Macedonian nun founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a religious order whose mission is to help the poor. When the sainthood announcement was made, critics denounced the decision, citing the fact that she…Continue reading Mother Teresa: Sainthood and the Almighty Dollar

The Carrot, the Stick, and what two SOL reform initiatives are missing …

  The Carrot: Money   Last week, the US Senate proposed a bill that would give states money if they enacted legislation that extended or eliminated unexpired statutes of limitation for child sexual abuse.  (In other words, if your time is up, it’s up. But if not, you could have your statute extended or eliminated.)…Continue reading The Carrot, the Stick, and what two SOL reform initiatives are missing …

A perv priest and a public nuisance case: NY in the spotlight

  Two unrelated cases in New York State are going to test Catholics’ faith in their leadership. The rest of us are going to get an unprecedented look at how NY church leaders handle cases of sexual abuse.     Case number one is dominating the headlines – I mean, how often do you see this:…Continue reading A perv priest and a public nuisance case: NY in the spotlight