Posts Tagged ‘Clergy’

Philippine authorities to probe ivory smuggling controversy

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Authorities and the Catholic Church in the Philippines will look into the possible involvement of a priest in the illegal trade of ivory after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine. Monsignor Cristobal Garcia is quoted in the October issue of the magazine as describing how to bring ivory figurines Read more

Silent clergy-killers: ‘Toxic’ congregations lead to job loss

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

They are called “clergy-killers” – congregations where a small group of members are so disruptive that no pastor is able to maintain spiritual leadership for long. And yet ministers often endure the stresses of these dysfunctional relationships for months, or even years, before eventually being forced out or giving up. Adding to the strain is Read more