Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of Bishop Teodoro Bacani as head of Novaliches, ending a controversy that "disturbed" the diocese, Church officials say. Archbishop Antonio Franco, ...

The majority of Catholics in Novaliches diocese northeast of Manila want their new bishop and priests "to listen" to their ideas and stand with them on important issues. Bishop Antonio Tobias told UCA ...

The Diocese of Fresno files for Chapter 11 as abuse claims rise. Survivors see delays and challenges under the bankruptcy filing process.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Amid claims of sexual abuse, the Diocese of Fresno is officially filing for bankruptcy on Tuesday, Bishop Joseph Brennan signed a form claiming the diocese needs to ...

CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 11:17 am The Diocese of Fresno in California filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, seeking to address more than 150 abuse claims filed there in what Bishop Joseph ...

The Diocese of Fresno stretches across eight Central California counties, including Tulare, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Inyo, Madera, Merced, and Mariposa, and serves 1.2 million parishioners.

The long-running sex abuse bankruptcy case involving the Catholic Diocese of Rochester is nearing its conclusion. After six ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno filed for bankruptcy Tuesday amid 153 clergy abuse claims, with victims' attorneys alleging the 14-month delay was a strategic move to avoid trials.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it deals with 153 claims of clergy sexual abuse. Critics call it a delay tactic.

The Diocese of Columbus will lower the age of confirmation to fourth grade (ages 9 and 10). Bishop Earl Fernandes cited increasing secularization and challenges to faith as reasons for the change.

SERVICE DISRUPTIONS. AT 549, THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER HAS REMOVED A PRIEST AFTER AN INVESTIGATION FOUND ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WERE CREDIBLE. PRIEST JAY MELLO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ...

Meeting was closed door. The diocese said parish contributions would cover $80 million of the $150 million settlement. “I’ve been stressing, as I have since I came, that we need to be together ...