A San Bernardino-based Roman Catholic priest and television host has admitted he was involved in a sexual relationship with his second cousin, and has taken a leave of absence from the ministry, according to the San Bernardino Sun. Reverend Michael Manning, 70, confirmed the intimate relationship he had with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Kotowski after the newspaper "received intimate correspondences allegedly exchanged between Manning and Kotowski," reports KTLA. more ›

A priest accused twelve years ago of having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl in the 60s has recently been removed from his parish in Los Angeles, reports the New York Times. CBS Local reports that Reverend Martin P. O'Loghlen, who worked at Holy Name of Mary Church in San Dimas, was removed from any priestly activities, per an announcement Friday by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. more ›

Yesterday leaders of the Episcopal Church here in Los Angeles announced the six candidates they've selected as nominees for two open Suffragan (assistant) Bishop positions, reports the LA Times, and among those in the running are two openly gay priests. more ›