Catholic

Documentary Shines Light on Dark Legacy of Catholic Boarding Schools in French Guiana, Wins Student Jury Medal

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CAYENNE, French Guiana — The documentary “Catholic Boarding Schools of French Guiana: The Wound” recently received the prestigious Student Jury Medal at the World Revolutionaries film festival. The film, produced by France TV, delves into the troubling history of the “Homes Indiens,” a system of Catholic boarding schools that operated from 1930 until 2023. The documentary highlights the harrowing experiences of approximately 2,000 children, primarily from indigenous Amerindian backgrounds, who were forcibly removed from their families. These children were placed in institutions with the aim of assimilating them into French culture, denying them their linguistic … Read more

Calls for Accountability Rise as Grand Jury Inquiry into Catholic Church Abuse Cases Sparks Outrage

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In Trenton, New Jersey, discussions surrounding the Catholic Church’s handling of abuse allegations have intensified, particularly with the state’s grand jury involved in the matter. Lloyd Levenson, representing the church, remarked that those unaware of the grand jury’s proceedings would need to be exceptionally uninformed. Levenson claimed that the intent of the investigation appears to be aimed at casting a negative light on the church, its priests, and bishops. He emphasized that while the grand jury’s focus may be controversial, criminal investigations by the state remain an option, and victims have the ability to seek … Read more

Father Judge Triumphs Over Roman Catholic to Claim First PCL Title in 25 Years, Begins New Legacy

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Philadelphia, PA – The Father Judge boys’ basketball team clinched its first Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) championship since 1998, triumphing over Roman Catholic with a score of 41-34 on Sunday. Coach Chris Roantree, once a player on the 1998 championship team, expressed immense pride in this victory, emphasizing it as a foundational step towards establishing Father Judge as a top-tier basketball program. The game, held at the historic Palestra, started unfavorably for the fourth-seeded Father Judge squad, which initially fell behind 10-0 to the second-seeded Roman Catholic. The early game saw Father Judge struggling to … Read more

Devon Prep Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Father Judge in Pivotal Catholic League Showdown

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In Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania, Devon Prep demonstrated its prowess in the Philadelphia Catholic League with a compelling 69-64 victory over the formidable Father Judge team during a tightly contested basketball game on Thursday night. The game, held at Devon Prep’s bustling gymnasium, was a showcase of determination and skill, particularly in the second half where Devon Prep turned a five-point halftime deficit into a win. Their performance post-halftime was impressive, outscoring Father Judge 42-31. Leading the charge for Devon Preparatory School was Zane Conlon, who scored 24 points and secured nine rebounds, turning in a standout … Read more