archdiocese
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But the archdiocese source condemned "a culture of complicity and silence" among those around the cardinal, accusing them of helping to protect him.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
In addition to the settlement, the archdiocese is required to maintain and publicly disclose a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all accused clergy, including detailed allegations and investigation outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
He said the pope risked seeing "a completely skewed reality" if he met only with victims assisted by the Repara project of the archdiocese of Madrid.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a bishop from Illinois as the new leader of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, succeeding conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is retiring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
“Before we celebrate Mass, I have been instructed by the archdiocese to take a survey,” Father Mulrooney thundered.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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