PITTSBURGH – A Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania alleges it was within its rights to terminate a teacher’s employment once it learned of his same-sex marriage, since it feels that its position as a religious institution exempts it from federal anti-discrimination laws.
Joseph J. Charron, 66, faces eight counts of sex abuse and assault, accused of having nonconsensual sexual contact with the student before and after his graduation.
HULL As parishes throughout the archdiocese began their observances of National Child Abuse Prevention Month on the weekend of April 2-3, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley joined the community of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hull to highlight the importance of this month dedicated to awareness and education.