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November 1, 2018

New York bishop removed from ministry upon Vatican review of abuse claim

In this 2015 file photo, New York Auxiliary Bishop John J. Jenik celebrates Mass at St. John-Visitation Church in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx borough of New York. He has been removed from public ministry pending a Vatican review of a decades-old accusation of sexual abuse against him, a claim he denies, the Archdiocese of New York said in a letter released Oct. 31.
WASHINGTON – A New York auxiliary bishop has been removed from public ministry pending a Vatican review of a decades-old accusation of sexual abuse against him, a claim he denies, the Archdiocese of New York said in a letter released Oct. 31.
Published in International
September 21, 2018

'Leave no stone unturned,' Cardinal Dolan tells abuse investigator in N.Y. archdiocese

New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan holds a news conference Sept. 20 in New York City. Cardinal Dolan announced he has appointed a retired federal judge to independently review the way the Archdiocese of New York has been handling the sexual abuse cases involving Catholic priests and church workers.
NEW YORK – The Archbishop of New York has announced the appointment of an archdiocesan special counsel, who will be tasked with an independent review of protocols for responding to allegations of sexual abuse.
Published in International
July 25, 2017

New York court says church has right to hire employees who 'advance faith'

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 14 that the New York Archdiocese did not did not discriminate against a school principal when it did not renew her contract affirms "the freedom of a church to decide who will serve as its religious leaders.”

NEW YORK – A court ruling that the New York Archdiocese did not discriminate against a school principal when it did not renew her contract affirms "the freedom of a church to decide who will serve as its religious leaders," said the Alliance Defending Freedom.

Published in International