Bernadette Salapare Articles

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Denies Accusations of Sexually Abusing Minors and Seminarians
Sexual abuse allegations against minors and seminarians were charged against the former cardinal, Theodore McCarrick. However, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the ex-cardinal made a public statement via phone call denying all the charges against him and told the reporter to talk to his lawyers for more ... 
Pastor James Edward Smith II, Convicted for Allegedly Selling New Jerusalem Baptist Church for $600K to Support Drug Habit
The third-generation New Jerusalem Baptist Church pastor, Pastor James Edward Smith II, was convicted of selling the church for $600k to finance his drug habit. The pastor was also accused of other charges, including fraud. 
Rev. Adam Arends Appointed as New Pastor at St. Timothy Lutheran Church
St. Timothy Lutheran Church welcomed its new pastor, Rev. Adam Arends. He is the son of James Arends, a Lutheran minister who retired in 2020 as bishop of the LaCrosse, Wisconsin-area synod. 
Native American Church of North America’s Leaders Urge Department of Interior, Agriculture and Justice to Protect Peyote Habitat
Peyote is used by the Native American Church of North America (NACNA) as a sacrament. As mentioned, the violation occurs regularly in the clinical and pharmaceutical industries. As a result, they urge different departments to protect the habitat of Peyote. 
First Trans-Identified Bishop in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Sues Denomination After Being Forced to Retire Citing Racism
The accusations of racism and other problems of the denomination in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America led Pastor Megan Rohrer to resign from his position. The pastor filed a lawsuit against the upper-rank members on Wednesday, March 1, in the United States District Court for the Northern ... 
LGBT Episcopalians, Allies Believe Prejudice Stained the Episcopal Diocese of Florida Bishop Election
The LGBTQ+ Caucus of The Episcopal Church has requested that bishops withhold Charlie Holt's consent to become a bishop. due to an investigation by the Court of Review that concluded that LGBTQ+ people and affirming clergy face an uphill battle in obtaining canonical residence, licensing, and ... 
Pastor Stacie Wood of Saddleback Church Stands Firm Despite the Rejection of Southern Baptist Convention on Female Pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention decided to cut ties with Saddleback Church due to having female pastors. Despite the rejection, Pastor Stacie Wood of Saddleback Church stood firm and said in her Instagram post that she would continue to do her calling. 
Pastor Eddy Noelsaint Detained Following the Accusation of Sexual Battery on His Church Member
A woman in Pastor Eddy Noelsaint’s church was sexually battered by him at his house two times. The pastor reportedly drugged the church member during the first sexual intercourse on July 20, 2022, when his wife left their home after their ‘revival gathering.’ A couple of months later, the second ... 
44 Parishioners of Centro Guadalupano Mission in Wahneta, Among the 200 New Catechumens
Due to the hindrance of their languages, Dominican Father Dubernay Rodas Grajales, priest of the Centro Guadalupano Mission in Wahneta, did not expect many people would accept their invitation to the Rite of Election of the Catholic Church. However, with the help of teacher Maria (Gilda) Romero and ... 
Seventh-Day Adventist Church's World Leader Praised God for 'Explosive Growth' in Africa
The Seventh-day Adventist Church recently surprised with the 'explosive growth' that they experienced in Africa. The Adventist Church is one of the world's top ten most prominent international religious organizations, with over 13 million members across more than 200 countries.













