Priest Removed
A former priest at Saint Patrick’s Church in Owego is maintaining his innocence as he has been removed from ministry by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester.
Diocese of Rochester
Priest Granted Leave
A priest serving a Tioga County parish is on voluntary leave after allegations of sexual abuse of children that date back decades recently resurfaced.
Priest Protest
One of over a half-dozen priests named during a protest of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church June 6 remains serving in Tioga County.
Syracuse Bishop: Pope’s Resignation “Shocking News”
The Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse learned of the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to resign early Monday morning, around the same time that millions of Americans were hearing the news.
Most Rev. Robert Cunningham said his cellphone beeped just as he was getting up...