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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky Catholic priest is set to be released from prison after serving nearly four years for sexual abuse in the 1970s. R. Joseph Hemmerle testified during his 2016 trial in Meade County that he sometimes applied calamine lotion to the genitals of children at a …

June 30, 1949 ~ August 25, 2021 (72 years old) Robert R. Pekkanen, 72, of The Villages, FL., Formerly of Cortland, entered Eternal Rest on August 25, 2021. Born June 30, 1949 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the youngest son of the late William and Jennie Marttala Pekkanen, Bob has lived …

Bishop Nathan Baxter and Michael K. Williams at the 2015 UBE Annual Meeting and Meeting of the Union of Black Episcopalians in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: Jay Williams II / Lynn A. Collins Photography [Episcopal News Service] When actor Michael K. Williams’ the funeral took place on September 14, it was …

Pope Francis was addressing a group of Jesuits on his recent trip to Slovakia. CNS Photo / Vatican Media Pope Francis condemned those who do “the work of the devil” by stirring up hostility against the Church. He referred to a “large Catholic television channel which does not hesitate to …

BOURBONNAIS – Joseph J. Delmore, 65, from Bourbonnais, died on Saturday September 18, 2021 at his home. He was born December 25, 1955 in Rochester, Minn., The son of James “JP” and Mary Kiffe Delmore. Joe married Amy Kirsch on September 16, 1983 at the BVM Maternity Catholic Church in …

Argentine President appoints new ministers; measures to come in the coming days Tuesday, September 21, 2021 – 09:37 UTC President Fernández seeks answers to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Argentine President Alberto Fernández was sworn in on Monday to the new members of his cabinet, with whom he intends …

IIt has been 36 days since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an early election, which proved successful as he retained power late Monday night. With nearly a million mail-in ballots that won’t be counted until Tuesday, it is not yet clear whether Trudeau established a minority or majority government. Elections …

Climate change and environmental destruction are the greatest threats facing humanity today. It is a scandal that our world’s most vulnerable communities, those that have contributed least to the climate crisis, are the most affected, with millions facing hunger and displacement due to increasing drought and extreme weather conditions. The …

The mourners at the funeral mass of Mgr. John B. Brady Jr. reflected many of the key priorities of his priesthood and his life. People gathered to pray for him at this Mass on September 17 at St. Bartholomew Church in Bethesda, Maryland, comprising about two dozen priests, an equal …

Reverend Alex Chavez stands in front of the construction site of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Visalia, Calif. On August 26. Chavez says the large-scale parish – which has lasted for years – is needed to respond to the exploding Catholic population in an area where, like much of …

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / September 20) – Like last year, this city launched its feast of Saint Michael the Archangel on Monday with far fewer people present, far from the pre-pandemic era when the cathedral could not accommodate the one huge crowd. The Bishop of Iligan José Rapadas III presides …

At Midnight Mass‘Crockett Island, every islander feels in the throes of misfortune. The recent oil spill nearly wiped out the fish supply, causing the island’s local fishing economy to plummet. Their homes are shattering and flaking, neglecting the elements of the ocean. The majority of residents have fled the island …

The Bishop of the Diocese of Namirembe, Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, announced the suspension of. Sekiziyivu An Anglican priest has been suspended for illegally selling church land. Reverend Semei Sebina Sekiziyivu, St Andrews Parish Church in Kiteezi, has been suspended from his priestly duties pending investigations into charges of illegally selling …

A year after taking the Catholic Conference by surprise and winning the Pod Championship, St. John’s appears well prepared to handle the rigors of a full season playing arguably Central Mass’s toughest schedule. The Pioneers will also be an exciting team to watch, with stars leading the attack in the …

September 20, 2021 – 9:22 His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch officiated the solemn rite of the proclamation of the High Venerable Archimandrite Damaskin (Grabez) for the Bishop of Mohacs, Vicar of the Bishop of Backa in the former Cathedral Church of St. Archangel Michael in Belgrade on September 18, 2021 …

Skook News obituary: September 19, 2021 Obituaries posted in the Schuylkill County area. ————————————————– ————————————- Paul A. Stansbury, 66, of Primrose, Cass Township, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, on Saturday, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Born in Pottsville, he was the son …

Bishop Noll Institute President Paul Mullaney, who graduated from the school in 1977, delivers a reading on Sunday at Centennial Mass on the Noll softball field. Deacon Martin Brown, a 1979 graduate of the Bishop Noll Institute, proclaims the gospel on Sunday at Centennial Mass on the Noll softball field. …

The blood of Saint January, patron of the Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday. Sep 19, 2021 Screenshot from Chiesa di Napoli’s YouTube channel. NAPLES, ITALY: The blood of Saint January, patron of the Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday. The miraculous event took place in the city’s …

As Swedish priests are not obliged to marry a couple if they are morally opposed, Lars GÃ¥rdsfeldt uses this right to fight against ecclesiastical bigotry. The tables have been turned in Sweden where a 56-year-old priest takes a stand against discrimination against same-sex couples in the church by refusing to …

Anacortes – Born December 30, 1933 in Seattle; died September 12, 2021 in Anacortes, WA. Vic grew up in West Seattle, attending Holy Rosary Elementary School and O’Dea High School, class of ’51. He attended Gonzaga University and served two years in the United States Army. His professional career has …

Through Laurent Enyoghasu Lagos Catholic Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is not sincere in tackling insecurity as it continues to hamper voluntary groups and fail to equip security forces. Martins said this yesterday in Lagos State at the grand finale of the Knights of Saint Mulumba …

BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) – A restaurant in New Orleans has prepared and distributed meals to residents of the parish of Lafourche. The Galatoire Foundation prepared and distributed 1,000 of its own meals to residents, first responders and linemen in the parish of Lafourche on Saturday, according to an official …

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also does not provide religious exemptions for vaccines for its members, according to church spokesperson Eric Hawkins. (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is undergoing major renovations on …

The global economy faces serious risks going forward: for example, an estimated $ 2.3 trillion in revenue is expected to be lost in 2022-2025 due to vaccine inequality, most of it in countries in development. In the United States, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates to zero and created …

A unique mass was held Thursday evening at the Saint-Pierre Catholic Church. Filling the rows of benches were not only regular attendees of the weekly service, but also officers from the LaGrange Police Department and Troup County Sheriff’s Office and paramedics, still dressed in full uniforms after a day of …

Mr. Editor, Please leave me space in your journal for the publication of this tribute to Reverend P. Derek H. Goodrich, MA (University of Canterbury), AA Derek H. Goodrich, 1927-2021. A lifespan of 94 years, with a remarkable and exceptional career as a pastor, who in his words “had accumulated …

Terri Ann Marengo, entered her eternal life on Saturday September 11, 2021 surrounded by her adoring husband and children. She was originally from Metairie, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, and has resided in Carriere, MS for the past 15 years. Terri was the beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) …

TAPACHULA, Mexico – Preparing for a 1,000-mile journey, hundreds of migrants gathered near the central plaza of this southern Mexican city and sang a song: “UNITED STATES! UNITED STATES!” Then they started to walk. Less than 24 hours later, Mexican National Guard troops and immigration officials descended on a municipal …

WICHITA, Kan. (CNS) – The flag-covered coffin was empty during a memorial mass in Wichita for Father Emil J. Kapaun on July 29, 1953. The coffin for Father Kapaun’s funeral mass on September 29 will not be vacant. He’s going home. The commemorative mass in 1953 in the Cathedral of …

On September 6, 2019, I desperately desired God’s direction as I entered the chapel at the Newman Catholic Center in St. John’s. While waiting to confess, I knelt on a bench, praying for guidance. After confessing half an hour later, I left the chapel and walked down Armory Avenue in …

By Richard Szczepanowski • Catholic Information Service • Posted on September 17, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington has raised and donated nearly half a million dollars to support efforts to restore and rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris , …

Heval Mohamed Kelli, 11, believed his family were going on vacation after crossing the Syrian border into Turkey in 1996, when his father paid smugglers to take them to safety in Germany. He was unaware at the time of the political persecutions his father, a lawyer, was facing in Syria …

Christians in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh state, or anywhere in neighboring central India, have not heard of the Kerala-based Syro Malabar Catholic Church and its several bishops. They don’t seem to be in a hurry to get to know each other. In all fairness, it can be said that …

Kubin, Emil Joseph “Joe” July 21, 1940 – September 13, 2021 Emil Joseph “Joe” Kubin was born in Omaha on July 21, 1940 and died on September 13, 2021 after a long illness. With the exception of several years of military service, he has lived in Omaha his entire life. …

It has been three years since Wichita got to sample the cabbage rolls, kibba and baklawa served at the St. George Lebanese dinner and food sale, a popular annual tradition in Wichita that began 100 years ago. and which draws large crowds every October. . Church leaders, fresh out of …

Efegania Nan Cusulos Efegania ‘Nan’ was born on September 12, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa and died on September 12, 2021. She was the sixth of seven daughters from a loyal Orthodox family. The sisters have remained close all their lives. Nan married Gus Cusulos in 1946 and moved her …

Local charities are preparing to welcome 300 Afghan refugees in Nashville following the withdrawal of the US military from the country and its takeover by the Taliban. Catholic Charities of Tennessee and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment both have contracts with the US State Department to receive and assist …

In a recent video appearance, Hollywood actor Mel Gibson espoused anti-Vatican II views and endorsed a new organization for so-called “canceled” priests whose bishops removed them from office for defying church authorities or expressed controversial views. Gibson, also a producer and director who is reportedly filming a sequel to his …

WASHINGTON (CNS) – 100 years ago – September 12, 1921 – when the Maryknoll sisters assigned their first group of sisters to China, the order’s first mission. A sister has been there almost half that time, 49 years to be exact. To mark the 100th anniversary, Maryknoll Sister Michelle Reynolds …

Google Maps would qualify these places as “permanently closed”. Sadly, many fortifications in Russia, even the most powerful, have not survived to this day. But they can still be seen in old prints, paintings and even photographs. 1. Kitai-gorod The Kitai-gorod, 1887 Public domain The Kremlin was not the only …

click here for hours of service or to leave your condolences Betty Lou Stewart, aged 90 from Marengo, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Christian Burial Mass: 11:00 am Tuesday August 24, 2021, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. David Wilkening officiating. …

by Courtney Mares Rome, Italy, Aug 20, 2021 / 10:34 Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is now required for tourists wishing to visit the Duomo in Florence, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and many of Italy’s most famous Catholic cathedrals. Italy earlier this month implemented a …

Almost 200 people gathered with Bishop Robert Deeley at St. Joseph’s Church in Bridgton on Saturday August 21 for a Mass and Eucharistic procession on the occasion of a golden anniversary. “It is a joy to be with you for this celebration of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of …

Brother Chad Guillaume This last Friday, August 13, we celebrated a devout Christian from the United States. Michael McGivney died 130 years ago. Ordained a Catholic priest just 12 years after the end of the Civil War, the humble pastor ministered at a time before telephones and light bulbs. In …

Luetkemeyer, Lawrence J. “Larry” Baptized in the hope of the resurrection of Christ, Tuesday August 17, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Luetkemeyer (née Schulte); dear father and stepfather of Scott (Jodi), Todd (Courtney) and Brian (Lisa) Luetkemeyer; loving grandfather of Justin, Josh, Katie, Jacob, Adam and Harper; our …

On his way to be the first president of the Fifth Republic to visit the Catholic sanctuary of Lourdes in mid-July, Macron spoke of “the handful of rules that I made on Monday” July 12. The visit was part of his desire to garner the voices of the Catholic right, …

KYIV, Ukraine – The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople has arrived in Ukraine to attend the festivities marking the 30th anniversary of his declaration of independence. On Saturday, Patriarch Batholome I and the head of the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Epiphanes I, together led a liturgy in St. Michael’s Cathedral …

French police vehicles are parked where a 60-year-old French Catholic priest was murdered in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvres, western France – Copyright AFP Sébastien SALOM-GOMIS Alexandre HIELARD A Rwandan refugee suspected of causing a major fire that ravaged the cathedral in the French city of Nantes last year murdered a Catholic priest in …

Based on data as of August 6, Toronto reported 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, for a total of 171,133 since the start of the pandemic; 24 of them are hospitalized (four new). A total of 3,611 people died (two new ones). A Toronto health network confirmed to CTV …

MILFORD, CT – (From Cody-White Funeral Home) 87-year-old Maryellen Byers Phillips, beloved wife of John Phillips Sr., passed away peacefully with the immense love of her family in her heart on Saturday, July 31 2021. Born September 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Robert and Susan Mansfield …

Fr. Pier Luigi Maccalli © Aid to the Church in Need Source: Aid to the Church in Need A priest who spent two years in captivity with a jihadist group in the Sahel region has revealed how he “felt the silence of God” during his two-year ordeal that saw him …

Captioned “Integrating Ecological and Economic Change”, this insightful talk was given at the National Network for Justice and Peace’s annual conference on July 24. Mark Rotherham is a Lancaster-based film and media producer with extensive experience teaching ecology. He works closely with the Lee House Center for Mission Awareness in …

COVID-19 and global warming are enough to make me miss the days of clerical power and Catholic guilt. In those good / bad old days, the church hierarchy was able to issue thunderous edicts and most Catholics followed his instructions like sheep. If the laity did not do this, they …

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Bishop Mark Seitz and the office of the Permanent Deacon of the Diocese of El Paso on Friday announced the ordination of 17 men to the program. The ordination will take place at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. located at 11700 Pebble Hills …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Catholic Church’s advocacy for debt relief is primarily aimed at enabling countries with high debt abroad to provide for their populations, but the COVID-19 Commission of The Vatican is also concerned that families are teetering with the burden of debt. In fact, the commission’s economics …

The population of New York is over 30% Catholic. With the abundance of Roman Catholic churches and schools in the state and the squalid reality of predatory clergy, it’s no surprise that New York City has a significant number of priestly sexual abuse complaints. Indecent assaults and rapes committed against …

Since April, the Long Beach Convention Center has been housing migrant children who have nowhere to go, while authorities have searched for adult family members and sponsors in the country. Almost 1,600 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, most fleeing violence and poverty, have lived there in recent …

Reverend Angel Louis Sotelo August 29, 1964 – August 1, 2021 Chowchilla, California – Reverend Angel Louis Sotelo, pastor of St. Columba Church, Chowchilla, Calif., Passed away on August 1, 2021. He was 56 years old. Father Sotelo was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 29, 1964. He grew up …

Longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, seen here in September 2013, passed away on August 5 at the age of 72. Trumka, a Catholic, had been president of the 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO since 2009. (CNS photo / Kevork Djansezian, Reuters) Washington – Richard Trumka, 72, president of the …

A defrocked Church of England priest living in Skipton has been declared a dangerous sex offender while in prison for four years. Paul Clifford Battersby, 72, was appearing before York Crown Court for evading police surveillance and for his fourth round of offenses involving indecent images of children. Prosecutor Lucy …

The Philippines, a country of 108 million people, has recorded 1,605,762 coronavirus cases and 28,093 deaths as of August 3, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. MANILA, Philippines – Catholic dioceses in Metro Manila in the Philippines have suspended public masses for three weeks amid rising COVID-19 infections. …

The Philippine Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente are committed to continuing the process of healing the fractured relationship between the two churches. Bishop Romulo Valles, President of the CBCP (CBCP NEWS / MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement released on Tuesday, August 3, the churches pledged to continue …

“Ass! Fuck! Girls! Drink!” Those four words, one of them a quintessentially Irish curse (and much sweeter than it sounds to Americans) make up almost the entire dialogue of Father Jack Hackett, a grumpy alcoholic priest who fills the trio at necklace from the classic sitcom “Father Ted.” “ Aired …

“I was quite ready to retire in Hong Kong … but I was severely attacked by the pro-Beijing media … and I was very afraid of being arrested and prosecuted.” HONG KONG – Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joseph Cheng said his Catholic faith supported him when he left his home …

July 16, 2021 SAN ANTONIO – To ensure that anyone who wishes to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has access to a vaccine, Metro Health is notifying residents of weekly pop-up immunization clinics. Below is a list of the locations of the upcoming pop-up clinics for the week of July 17-24. …

ICN / JS image Source: A Rocha With just 100 days to go to COP26 – the critical international climate negotiations that the UK government will host and chair in Glasgow in November – a broad coalition of Christian denominations and charities is calling on all churches to hold a …

Among the latest names added to the Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s clergy roster with credible allegations of sexual abuse is a priest whose parish assignments included a church on the east coast of Virginia. The diocese has posted the list on its website since February 2019, and there have since …

Miami Beach’s St. Joseph’s Church is less than a mile from the Champlain Towers building in Surfside which collapsed on June 24, killing nearly 100 people. Brother Juan Sosa, pastor of the parish since 2010, told NCR that they have lost at least 20 to 25 faithful, and that the …

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) – For Father Stephen Hilgendorf, it was a long journey from his role as a priest in the Anglican tradition. This included a desire to be in full fellowship with the Catholic Church that was so strong that he was ready to give up the ministry …

Cincinnati will have a moment in the national spotlight on Wednesday as President Joe Biden travels to host a town hall with CNN. The trip will be Biden’s first to Cincinnati and his third trip to Ohio since taking office. Don’t know what to expect? Here’s all we know. When …

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Mgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, secretary general of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops since November, resigned his post after the USCCB “became aware of imminent news articles alleging inappropriate behavior by Bishop Burrill”, said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the USCCB. In …

CHAMPLIN, Minnesota (CNS) – The Champlin Twin City Twisters are the home gym for Grace McCallum, a member of the U.S. gymnastics team for the 2018 world championships. A large banner hangs over the main entrance of the establishment in honor of this accomplishment. But her supporters are hoping the …

In Part 1 of KSAT’s new Tejano Moments series, we focus on an Alamo Tejano hero by the name of Jose Toribio Losoya. Born here in the heart of San Antonio in 1808, Losoya was destined to fight for a free Texas. He was actually born in the Alamo de …

In 1955, Mgr. John Tracy Ellis, sometimes called the unofficial dean of historians of the American Catholic Church, commonly accused American Catholic colleges and universities of second-rate intellectual scholarship standards. Her review struck a chord and brought about self-reflection and some change. Of course, a lot has happened since 1955. …

Three of the priests died; the fourth is suspended through: Jane alvarez-wertz Posted: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:39 PM EDT / Update: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:47 PM EDT RICHMOND, Virginia (WAVY) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond named four other clergymen accused of sexual abuse involving a minor. Three …

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will be in Salt Lake City this week for the first such visit by the denomination’s chief US prelate in nearly two decades. (Julius Motal | The Associated Press) Archbishop Elpidophoros stands before his throne on the altar of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity …

The following article has been republished with permission from The Southern Cross, the official journal of the Diocese of San Diego. With his strong Bronx accent and smirk, Msgr. Joseph Carroll was a San Diego icon. “Father Joe,” as he was much better known, was the president emeritus and namesake …

The abandonment of the “habit” of attending Mass in person is partly responsible for the low numbers. Posted: July 19, 2021 By Mark PattisonNew Catholic Service CNS Photo / Courtesy Detroit Catholic A woman receives communion at St. John the Baptist Church in Monroe, Michigan, amid the coronavirus pandemic. An …

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Some places of worship, like the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, again require parishioners to wear face coverings in accordance with LA County’s latest mask term. The warrant requires all county residents to wear masks indoors, regardless of their immunization status, and Sunday …

The national cabinet is urged to make vaccinations mandatory for all hospital staff and create a deployment plan to ensure that each worker has a date in their agenda to receive a vaccine. The call came as NSW reported 105 more cases on Sunday, as well as the death of …

Barbara Bregazzi (waitress), Thurstan Denne (waiter), Canon Hinton Bird (assistant priest), Father Duncan Whitworth, Father Roger Harper (assistant priest), Paul Lewin (waiter), Alex Tawney (thurifer) Print and digital download photos available Duncan Whitworth recently celebrated 50 years as a priest. He marked the occasion of his golden jubilee on June …

Dr. Laurel M. Quinn, 44 years old from Winona, passed away on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at Winona Health. Laurel Marie was born on October 10, 1976 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to James and Judith (Buehler) Vos. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School and received her undergraduate and …

Press release Mangaluru, July 17: On July 11, at Holy Cross Church, the parishioners of Cordel bade farewell to their parish priest, Father Victor Machado, after thanksgiving mass. Recognizing the services rendered by Fr. Victor Machado during six years, on behalf of the parishioners Michael D’Souza, the vice-president of Parish …

WASHINGTON – This is a list that no one wants to be on. On July 1, the US State Department released a long-awaited list of “corrupt and undemocratic actors” from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. In total, he listed 55 Central American notables – judges, a former president and many …

“It’s war,” Rorate Caeli posted on Twitter immediately after the promulgation of the motu proprio. The Vatican’s new restrictions on masses of extraordinary form drew passionate responses from Catholics almost as soon as the motu proprio was published shortly after noon Rome time on Friday. Many Catholics reacted strongly to …

The mortal remains of Cardinal Monsengwo will arrive in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, on Saturday July 17, 2021. Interment is scheduled for Wednesday July 21, 2021. Africa Service in English from Vatican News. Those in charge of the diocesan Curia of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa …

TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) – Nearly 30 Kansas nonprofits have received community service tax credits. Governor Laura Kelly said 26 Kansas nonprofits will get more than $ 4 million in community service tax credits to enhance and enhance fundraising efforts for education projects , health care, child care and housing. “The …

Bishop Bernard Hebda announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective July 1, 2021 Reverend Bryan Kujawa, appointed parish vicar of St. Richard’s Church, Assumption Church and St. Peter’s Church in Richfield. Father Kujawa is a priest of the Diocese of Crookston. Reverend James Liekhus, …

The Christian faithful of the diocese of Mopti in Mali express their joy at the release of the kidnapped Catholic priest, Father Léon Dougnon after more than three weeks in custody of his captors. By the editor of Vatican News Father Léon Dougnon, parish priest of Ségué in the diocese …

DISCLAIMER: This story contains distressing details The bishops of Saskatchewan release more details of a fundraising campaign for residential school survivors, but none of their colleagues across Canada appear to be joining them. A website is now accepting donations for the campaign. In a statement, the bishops of Saskatchewan say …