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The diocese released a statement regarding the planned deconstruction of the Nazareth Motherhouse calling the decision by the Leadership of the Congregation of St. Joseph "disappointing" but also affirming support of the local Sisters by highlighting their valuable contributions. "...we are steadfast in our commitment to support the local Sisters living in the newly-built facility on the Nazareth property, and we are ever grateful for their generous contributions to the growth and enrichment of so many people in our Diocese over these last 130 years.”

The Diocese released a statement affirming its cooperation with the Attorney General's investigation.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has released the following statement upon the decision of the Holy See announced today regarding the former Archbishop Emeritus Theodore McCarrick: “Today’s announcement that Pope Francis has approved the dismissal from the clerical state of the former Archbishop Emeritus, Theodore McCarrick, comes as a sad, yet just decision. While further investigation into this grave matter continues, this unprecedented step of dismissing a member of the hierarchy from all rights and obligations of ordained ministry, as well as all ability to function as a member of the Catholic clergy, is an important step forward. It is also a significant demonstration that everyone, regardless of rank or status, is accountable to the Law of God and the Laws of the Church. I affirm the statements made by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the official statement from the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

In this February 2019 edition of Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, various individuals who work with couples, offer tips to improve marriages. Mostly, it is in the day to day and little things in life where we learn to "lay down our lives for one another" in marriage...