“Catholic priest is (allegedly) an equal opportunity offender, court says, dismissing bias suit” Robin Shea at Employment & Labor Insider has this summary of a decision involving an allegedly foul-mouthed priest who serves as principal of a Roman Catholic school. The court dismissed defamation, harassment, and discrimination claims against the principal, school, Cardinal TImothy Dolan, the principal’s two alleged “henchmen,” and the Archdiocese of New York. Read the complaint here. Here’s how Shea sums it up: Continue reading ““Catholic priest is (allegedly) an equal opportunity offender, court says, dismissing bias suit””
Category: Christian
“A chaplain’s conscience vs. the Bureau of Prisons”
“A chaplain’s conscience vs. the Bureau of Prisons” Justin George has this report on a prison chaplain’s challenge to federal prison policy requiring him to carry pepper spray while on the job.
“Nuns Lose Challenge To Pipeline”
“Nuns Lose Challenge To Pipeline” Religion Clause reports here on Adorers of the Blood of Christ v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (E.D. Pa. Sept. 28, 2017). Lancaster Online reported on it here.
“Property tax exemption for downtown Madison’s St. Raphael’s in Wisconsin budget draws fire”
“Property tax exemption for downtown Madison’s St. Raphael’s in Wisconsin budget draws fire” The Capital Times of Madison, Wisconsin reports here on a controversy over the property-tax exemption on land on which a Roman Catholic cathedral once stood until it was destroyed by arson. ChurchLaw&Tax includes a summary in its weekly news summary here.
“Church’s Objections To Zoning Conditions Dismissed On Ripeness Grounds”
“Church’s Objections To Zoning Conditions Dismissed On Ripeness Grounds” Religion Clause reports here on Life Covenant Church, Inc. v. Town of Colonie, (N.D N.Y., Sept. 13, 2017).
“Conservative foes of [Ind.] RFRA ‘fix’ ask Supreme Court to overturn LGBT ordinances”
“Conservative foes of [Ind.] RFRA ‘fix’ ask Supreme Court to overturn LGBT ordinances.” The Indianapolis Star has this report about Indiana group’s amicus in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Comm’n.
Utah Catholic church fined $627 after employee caught drinking at licensed event
Utah Catholic church fined $627 after employee caught drinking at licensed event. Good4Utah.com reports here. Fox 13 (Salt Lake City) reports here. ChurchLaw&Tax included a summary in its weekly news update.
“7th Circuit: Illinois May Apply Education Laws to Bible Colleges.”
“7th Circuit: Illinois May Apply Education Laws to Bible Colleges.” Religion Clause reports here on Illinois Bible Colleges Association v. Anderson, (7th Cir., Aug. 29, 2017).