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Story Archives of 'John McCormack'25 in 25: Bishop John McCormackBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.John Brendan McCormack grew his religious roots in our neighbor to the south. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ordained in Boston and served in several Bay State churches before becoming a top aide to then Boston Cardinal Bernard Law. He was later appointed as Manchester, New Hampshire’s ninth Catholic Bishop by Pope John Paul II. His time with the church has not been without challenge…facing the sex abuse scandal, priest shortages, parish closings and efforts to re-energize the faithful. We’ll talk with Bishop McCormack about how the Catholic church has changed and evolved over the past quarter century and where he sees it going over the next twenty-five years. Guest
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  Bishop John McCormackBy Laura Knoy on Friday, August 18, 2006.Bishop John McCormack joins us for a one-on-one interview about the Catholic Diocese of Manchester, which covers the state of New Hampshire. Churches are closing, parishes merging and some Catholics are upset. The Diocese says it understands well their feelings, but the moves are all part of an ongoing re-configuration, reflecting priest shortages felt here and nationwide. Laura's guest is Bishop John McCormack of the Diocese of Manchester. listen:
Audit Finds Diocese Has Work To DoBy Josh Rogers on Friday, March 31, 2006.A long-delayed audit of the Roman Catholic diocese of Manchester found the church has made some progress toward protecting children from sexual abuse. But many basic problems remain. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Sin: A Cardinal Deposed Comes to ManchesterBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Tuesday, June 22, 2004.Volunteers from New Hampshire Voice of the Faithful and Catholics for Moral Leadership invited Chicago's Bailiwick Repertory Theater Company to perform in Manchester. "Sin: A Cardinal Deposed" is a docu-drama about the clergy sexual abuse crisis in Boston. New Hampshire Public Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon has this report. listen:
Same Sex Unions Debate Heads to HouseBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 7, 2004.Lawmakers take testimony on a senate approved plan that would block recognition of same sex marriages performed in other states. listen:
Reactions to the National Clergy Sex Abuse ReportBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Friday, February 27, 2004.The National Review Board criticized Catholic bishops for failing to stop widespread clergy sex abuse over the past five decades. The watchdog panel of prominent lay leaders said the bishops? failure to stop the abuse was ?shameful to the church?. Catholic activists in New Hampshire say they?re still worried that the leadership of the Manchester Diocese isn?t taking responsibility for its role. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Raquel Maria Dillon reports. listen:
Catholics Rekindle Protest Against NH BishopBy Rebecca Kaufman on Monday, September 22, 2003.A group of almost 100 people gathered outside St. Joseph's Cathedral in Manchester yesterday morning. It was the first time since January that protestors had spoken out against the Catholic's church handling of the sexual abuse crisis. And as New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Rebecca Kaufman reports, they came with a single request. listen:
Catholics Await Financial Statement from DioceseBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Wednesday, April 2, 2003.Just over two months ago, Bishop John McCormack promised to release an audited financial statement of the Catholic Diocese of Manchester. But as NHPR?s Raquel Maria Dillon reports, the Diocese hasn?t kept its promise and some parishioners are concerned. listen:
A Renewed Call for Bishop McCormack to ResignBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, March 31, 2003.NH Catholics for Moral Leadership (http://www.nhcatholics.org) is calling for the leaders of the Manchester Diocese to step down because of their handling of clergy sexual abuse cases. As NHPR’s Raquel Maria Dillon reports, this new effort is highly focused on getting Bishop John McCormack and Bishop Francis Christian to resign. listen:
Church Sex Abuse ScandalBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 7, 2003.We'll talk with reporters about the findings of the state attorney general's report which was released Monday, and how the Manchester Diocese and New Hampshire Catholics have responded to it. Laura's guests are Jason Hirsch, reporter for the Associated Press, www.ap.org; Kathryn Marchocki, reporter for The Union Leader, www.unionleader.com; and Michael Resendes, reporter for The Boston Globe, www.boston.com. listen:
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