Religion and Faith

January 20, 2015 6:06 PM

Judge overseeing church bankruptcy orders mediation

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel expressed concern about the length and cost of other church bankruptcies and is hoping to encourage a relatively quick and inexpensive settlement.

by Martin Moylan

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January 20, 2015 5:12 PM

Priest quits as pastor of Golden Valley church over 'prior misconduct'

The Rev. Paul Moudry has resigned from the Church of St. Margaret Mary in Golden Valley, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Tuesday.

by MPR News Staff

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January 20, 2015 9:06 AM

A look at calls to reform Islam

Many Muslims and religious scholars responded to the Paris terrorist attack by pointing out passages of the Quran that denounce revenge and violence.

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January 19, 2015 10:49 AM

After bankruptcy filing, Twin Cities Catholics reflect

Two days after the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection, Twin Cities Catholics attended Sunday Masses, many wondering what happens next.

by Peter Cox

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January 16, 2015 12:00 AM

Nienstedt: Bankruptcy best path for clergy sex abuse claims

Chapter 11 lets the archdiocese reorganize its troubled finances as it confronts clergy sex abuse costs. The archbishop says assets may need to be sold. Critics say bankruptcy won't protect kids.

by Martin Moylan and Madeleine Baran

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January 16, 2015 12:00 AM

The archdiocese has filed for bankruptcy. Now what?

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But what does that mean? And what will it mean for local parishes, schools and parishioners?

by MPR News Staff

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January 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy, but what would it mean?

As three clergy sex abuse trials draw near, a bankruptcy filing could be a logical, if painful, next step for the Twin Cities archdiocese. Here's how it could unfold.

by Martin Moylan

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January 12, 2015 6:51 PM

Documents: Ex-UST leader knew of abuse claim; untrue, school says

The University of St. Thomas says ex-president Dennis Dease did not know of child sex abuse allegations against the Rev. Michael Keating before late 2013. Newly released documents indicate otherwise.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 8, 2015 5:40 PM

As clergy abuse suits near trial, archdiocese weighs financial options

All three trials are scheduled to begin Jan. 26 in Ramsey County District Court. However, a bankruptcy filing would likely halt the trials.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 6, 2015 11:06 AM

Jaylani Hussein of CAIR-MN on challenges facing state's Muslims

The religious rights nonprofit has had some recent high-profile legal successes and plans to continue its advocacy of equal rights for Muslims.

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