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Priest with blog critical of Church’s abuse handling removed

Apr 14, 2020

A priest in Virginia was removed from his post after maintaining a blog critical of the Catholic Church’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal.

By Associated Press

Bishop tests negative, urges all to care for physical and spiritual health

Mar 25, 2020

Acknowledging the “extraordinary measures” people need to take to remain physically healthy during the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond told the people of his diocese they need to be mindful of their spiritual health.

By Brian T. Olszewski

Richmond bishop creates reconciliation program for abuse victim-survivors

Feb 18, 2020

Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Feb. 17 announced the establishment of the diocese’s Independent Reconciliation Program, which allows victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse to receive monetary payment from the diocese.

By Brian T. Olszewski

Making a difference in Appalachia is ‘a privilege,’ says religious sister

Feb 9, 2020

When Sister Bernadette “Bernie” Kenny, a religious in the Medical Missionaries of Mary, brought her nursing skills to Appalachian Virginia in 1978, she was startled by the long and steep distances between towns. But the Boston native soon found that driving those routes to provide health care changed her perception: they seemed shorter because they were familiar.

By Karen Adams

600 faithful join bishop in celebrating Richmond Diocese’s bicentennial

Jan 30, 2020

The first Catholics of Virginia 200 years ago were “a few shining stars” that eventually burst forth “into greater constellations of communities” bringing the light of Christ to all whom they encountered, said Bishop Barry C. Knestout in opening the Diocese of Richmond’s bicentennial celebration.

By Brian T. Olszewski

Report: new appointee made derogatory tweets on Catholics

Aug 26, 2019

A newspaper reports that one of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s new appointees to a state council on women’s issues has a history of making derogatory attacks against Catholics on Twitter.

By Associated Press