Archdiocese backs pastor in baptism delay over abortion stance
A Marlboro mother whose infant baptism was postponed amid her support for abortion advocate William Baird plans a baptism by Jesuit priest Father Joseph O'Rourke. Archdiocese officials defend the priests action citing Church teaching on raising children in Catholic faith.
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William Baird
Carol Morreale
Joseph O’rourke
Nathaniel
Immaculate Conception
Monsignor
Francis Meehan
Father O’rourke
Interfaith Center On Corporate Responsibility
New York
NC News
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Archdiocese of
Universal Church
Boston Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission
Liturgical Commission
Archdiocese
Morreale
Principles for parish councils under church guidance
A lay group outlines general principles for parish councils emphasizing Holy Spirit unity, equality of all members, open meetings, representative leadership, elected majority, and a governing constitution with by laws. It calls for annual meetings, parishioner input mechanisms, respect for autonomy, appeal processes, training, competency, and flexible parish structures.
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