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Diocese removes cleric from abuse post
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI) -- The Roman Catholic diocese of KansasCity-St. Joseph has removed responsibility for sex abuse cases fromits vicar general.
Officials said Wednesday Monsignor Robert Murphy will remain in thepost of vicar general, The Kansas City (Mo.) Star reported. But theRev. Joseph Powers, who is to fill a new position as vicar for clergy,will be in charge of allegations of sexual abuse by priests.
"As Vicar for Clergy, Father Powers will serve as a liaison...
Mental illness often ignored by churches
WACO, Texas (UPI) -- Mental illness is prevalent in church communitiesbut is also accompanied by significant distress that is often ignored,U.S. researchers found.
Study co-author Dr. Matthew Stanford -- a professor of psychology andneuroscience at Baylor University, and an expert in mental illness andthe church -- says families with a member who is mentally ill wouldlike their congregation to provide assistance.
The study surveyed nearly 6,000 participants in 24 ...
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