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Pope’s statements on priestly formation and clericalism resonate with AUSCP positions
For immediate release • Download the full release HERE Holy Cross Father Stephen P. Newton, executive director of the Association of US Catholic Priests, noted that Pope Francis’ rare synodal intervention resonates well with the AUSCP 2018 recommendations for changes in priestly formation. Published reports say the pope referred to…
Observing the end of ‘the war to end all wars’ – the right way!
Making a DifferenceOpinion column and call to actionBy Tony Magliano On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was declared, effectively ending one of the worst conflicts in history – World War I. But had the Central Powers and the opposing Allied…
Why We Want Priests to Understand Their Rights, Part 1
For the past two years the Mutual Support Committee of the AUSCP (Association of United States Catholic Priests) has focused much effort to inform clerics of their canonical and civil rights when accused of misconduct. We wish to remind priests of this important initiative and provide a context to better…
