The Catholic Register

Bob Brehl: Covington kids encounter in Washington opens old wounds

robertbrehl@catholicregister.org (Robert Brehl) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:21:47 -0500

The repercussions from last month��Ƶapp viral video of a confrontation between a group of Catholic high school students and a Native American man in Washington, D.C., feed into the schism of faith and politics in the U.S.

Covington student's lawyers warn dioceses of possible legal action

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:55:28 -0500

WASHINGTON – Two weeks after the much-talked about and interpreted incident that occurred between Catholic high school students, a Native American tribal leader and members of another protest group, lawyers for one of the students sent more than 50 letters to media outlets, individual journalists, celebrities and Catholic dioceses and archdioceses warning of possible legal action.

Covington boys incident won’t deter Canadian March for Life

ccn-ottawa@rogers.com (Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:46:13 -0500

OTTAWA – Organizers of Canada��Ƶapp National March for Life will be vigilant but believe no additional safety precautions are required following a controversial incident that marred the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Covington Catholic boys: Investigation begins, discussion ongoing

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:22:45 -0500

WASHINGTON – Days after the now-famous exchange took place between Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American tribal leader in Washington, the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, announced it would begin a third-party investigation into what happened at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial following the annual March for Life Jan. 18.

Cardinal Wuerl apologizes for 'lapse of memory', now recalls McCarrick abuse allegation

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:16:47 -0500

WASHINGTON – In a second letter issued in mid-January about what he knew and didn't regarding abuse allegations involving his predecessor, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Washington's retired archbishop, apologized Jan. 15 for what he called a "lapse of memory," clarifying that he knew of at least one abuse allegation against former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, but he had "forgotten" about it.

Wuerl clarifies prior denials to McCarrick abuse, says he handled it appropriately

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:30:54 -0500

WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl told Washington, DC priests Saturday that he appropriately handled a 2004 allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick. The cardinal also said that his recent denials of knowledge concerning McCarrick��Ƶapp alleged misdeeds pertained only to the sexual abuse of minors.

Wuerl knew: Diocese confirms McCarrick coverup by former Washington cardinal

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:07:15 -0500

WASHINGTON – An allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick was reported to Cardinal Donald Wuerl in 2004, despite Wuerl��Ƶapp insistence he knew nothing about McCarrick��Ƶapp alleged sexual misconduct until 2018.

District of Columbia announces hotline to report sex abuse by clergy

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:03:17 -0400

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced Oct. 22 the launch of a hotline and email address to report child sexual abuse by clergy.

Robert Brehl: Was Wuerl resignation handled correctly?

robertbrehl@catholicregister.org (Robert Brehl) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:02:08 -0400

Pope Francis had little or no choice but to accept the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop in Washington, D.C.

Cardinal Wuerl says celebrating sacraments, sharing Gospel his 'greatest joy'

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:51:38 -0400

WASHINGTON – In a 2016 interview marking his 10th anniversary as archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said he was inspired by "the faith of our people, strong faith that's manifested at every level of the life of the church."