“It could take you a lifetime, or several lifetimes, to learn the history here,” says one member of the abbey staff. Left, the West Towers, completed in 1745.

C lerical clothing commonly associated with the Christian religion includes vestments—liturgical garments and articles worn by the clergy across the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran Churches.

The Justice Department is filing legal action against WA over a law requiring the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during confession.

DOJ sues Washington over SB 5375, a law mandating that clergy report abuse to police. Catholic leaders claim it violates rights and sacred confession practices.

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law that requires clergy members to report suspected child abuse, the agency announced May 5. Tamara Govedarovic via Unsplash ...

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law that requires clergy members to report suspected child abuse, the agency announced May 5. Tamara Govedarovic via Unsplash ...

San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants A woman told one of the clergy, in Spanish: “Father, we feel as if we were hunted, as if we were ...

DOJ challenges Washington's new clergy-reporting mandate, citing First Amendment concerns and conflict with Catholic confession confidentiality. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

This week the panel dives into the ethical dilemma for some clergy amidst Washington State passing a law requiring clergy to report child abuse told to them during confessions. Roman Catholic ...

Clergy View: What is peace? Jesus is referring to peace as the Hebrew term 'shalom.' Contributed / Metro Newspaper Service illustration. By Pastor Patty Bjorklund. May 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM.

Senate Bill 5375, signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson last month, adds clergy to the list of mandatory reporters of sexual abuse.. That's common in most other states — but Washington's new law ...