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Apr 4
Christian Leaders To Respond To King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ In 50th Anniversary Event
WASHINGTON—Leaders of Christian denominations from all over the United States will gather in Birmingham, Alabama, April 14-15, to sign a response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" on the 50th anniversary of the letter. The Apr
Apr 4
World Day Of Prayer For Vocations Set For April 21
WASHINGTON—The Vatican has set the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations for April 21, the fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Apr 3
Subcommittee On Church In Latin America Awards $3.1 Million In Grants
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 132 projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, worth over $3.1 million, to aid pastoral work in that region. The funds also will ...
Apr 2
Catholic Home Missions Appeal Serves U.S. Dioceses In Need
WASHINGTON—The 2013 Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be taken up in many dioceses the weekend of April 27-28, helping to bridge the gap for isolated parishes and missions in dioceses and eparchies across the United States and in the U.S. territorie
Mar 26
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Leads Prayer At March For Marriage
Prays that the Supreme Court uphold Proposition 8 and DOMA
Mar 20
USCCB Says Administration Mandate Violates First Amendment Freedoms Of Religious Organizations And Others
WASHINGTON— The general counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states that the current proposed revisions of the Obama Administration’s contraceptive mandate are “an unprecedented …violation of religious liberty by the federal government” ...
Mar 20
USCCB Committee Chairs Urge Congress to Protect Poor And Vulnerable as Debate on Budget Continues
WASHINGTON—The two bishops who lead the justice and peace efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress to address the moral and human dimensions of the federal budget and protect the poor, in light of the budget resolutions ...
Mar 19
USCCB President Congratulates, Offers Prayers To Pope Francis On The Inauguration Of His Pontificate
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulated Pope Francis on the occasion of the Inauguration Mass for his pontificate. He expressed the support and fidelity of the U.S. bish ...
Mar 18
Advisory For Broadcasters: Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts Information For The Inauguration Mass Of The Petrine Ministry Of Pope Francis
WASHINGTON—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of the Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Pope Francis, on Tuesday, March 19. All times are UTC/GMT ( ...
Mar 14
Bishop Chair Of USCCB Committee Visits Iraq In Solidarity With Chaldean Church
WASHINGTON—A delegation of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) led by Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace, visited Iraq on March 4 – 6.
Mar 13
USCCB President Congratulates Newly Elected Pope
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulates the newly elected pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mar 11
Cardinal Urges Support For Health Care Conscience Rights Act
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013.H.R. 940 ...
Mar 7
Bishops’ Doctrine Committee To Meet With U.S. Theology Societies
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine will meet with the nation's theological societies, March 16, in Washington at The Catholic University of America.
Mar 6
USCCB Committees Express Concerns Over Domestic Violence Legislation
WASHINGTON—The chairmen of four committees and one subcommittee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a joint statement to voice their concerns on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, passed recently by the U.S. ...
Mar 5
USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Announces Nearly $1 Million In Grants, Efforts For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON—The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has approved special grants totaling $800,000 to mobilize Catholics on behalf of comprehensive imm ...
Mar 5
Archbishop Lori Welcomes Introduction Of “Health Care Conscience Rights Act”
WASHINGTON—On March 4, 2013, Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) and 50 other House members introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, welco ...
Feb 26
Christian Leaders Urge Bipartisan Solutions That Protect Poor People As Sequestration Looms
WASHINGTON—Nearly 100 national Christian leaders released a letter February 25, to President Obama and the leaders of Congress "affirming the government's responsibility concerning poor people."The letter further stated "Assuring government's obligation to advance th ...
Feb 19
Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps ‘Jesus In Disguise’
WASHINGTON— The Catholic Relief Services Collection will take place the weekend of March 9-10. This year's collection theme: "Jesus in Disguise: How will you help?" invites Catholics to influence the lives of more than 100 million people at home and
Feb 15
Archbishop Lori Urges Congress To Include Conscience Provisions In Funding Bills
WASHINGTON—Congress should incorporate two provisions that strengthen conscience protection in any proposed funding bills in the weeks ahead, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a February 15 letter to Congress. Both provisions were part of
Feb 15
Heads Of Military Archdiocese, Subcommittee For Promotion, Defense Of Marriage Object To Defense Department Same-Sex Domestic Partners Policy
WASHINGTON— Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, voiced concern February 15 ...
Feb 11
Papacy of Pope Benedict XVI Highlighted his Pastoral, Scholarly, Holy Life, Says Cardinal Dolan
800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Sad he will resign but grateful for his eight years of selfless leadership Reached out to religiously threatened in Middle East, poor in Africa, world’s youth Highlighted value of human life ...
Feb 7
Propuesta De HHS Falta Satisfacer Las Preocupaciones De La Iglesia; Obispos Esperan Abordar Temas Con La Administracion
WASHINGTON—El Aviso de Reglamentación Propuesta emitido el 1 de febrero por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos en relación al Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) muestra algún movimiento por parte de la Adm ...
Feb 7
HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration
WASHINGTON—The Feb. 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemakingfrom the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shows some movement by the Administration but falls short of addressing U.S. bis ...
Feb 6
Christian Leaders Urge Fundamental Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON—Christian leaders representing the breadth of Christian churches and denominations in the United States issued a strong and urgent call February 1 for fundamental immigration reform. The annual meeting of Christian Churches Together (CCT)
Feb 4
Catholic-Reformed Dialogue Begins To Explore Mission, Identity Of Church In Modern World
WASHINGTON—Participants of the Catholic-Reformed Dialogue gathered in Austin, Texas, January 28-29, to begin a multi-year study on the mission and identity of the church in the modern world. The dialogue is chaired by Bishop Tod Brown, retired bishop of ...
Feb 1
Bishops Welcome Opportunity To Study New HHS Regulations
WASHINGTON—In response to today’s release of revised regulations for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, provided the following statement ...
Feb 1
Catholics, Reformed Christians Publicly Sign Historic Agreement To Recognize Each Other’s Baptisms
WASHINGTON—Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and four Reformed Christian denominations publicly signed an agreement on baptism, January 29, in Austin, Texas. The agreement affirmed that all of the churches involved recognize ...
Jan 30
Bishops’ Committee Joins Call To End Life Sentences Without Parole For Children
WASHINGTON—A committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has endorsed the principles of a national campaign to end the practice of sentencing people under the age of 18 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The USCCB Com ...
Jan 29
USCCB Files Supreme Court Briefs Supporting DOMA, Proposition 8
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on January 29 filed amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court in support of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8, both of which confirm the definition of marriage ...
Jan 29
Bishops’ Education Committee Chair Sees Catholic Schools As Centers For New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—"Catholic schools are centers for the New Evangelization for families of a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and diverse cultures," said Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "The unique atmosphere of our Catholic schools is ...
Jan 29
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Archbishop John Vlazny; Names Bishop Alexander Sample To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John G. Vlazny, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, and named Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette, Michigan, 52, to succeed him.
Jan 28
USCCB Chair Calls Senate Immigration Framework Important First Step, Seeks Bipartisan Cooperation For Just, Humane Legislation
WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, welcomed principles set forth by a group of eight U.S. Senators as a blueprint for reform of our nation's immigration system. ...
Jan 28
Collection For The Church In Central, Eastern Europe Strengthens New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—The annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be held in most parishes February 13, Ash Wednesday. The collection supports pastoral, educational and construction projects in Central and Eastern Europe and Centr
Jan 25
Jewish, Christian And Muslim Leaders Call For Bold New Initiative For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON—Thirty Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders from the United States called for "a bold new U.S. initiative for a two-state peace agreement before it is too late." They made the call in a statement sponsored by the National Interrelig ...
Jan 24
Pope Urges Respect, Honest Dialogue In Social Media Networks With New Communications Day Message
WASHINGTON—In his message for the 47th World Communications Day, Pope Benedict XVI continues a theme of offering encouragement for Catholics to engage in new media. Written to highlight the Catholic Church's 2013 World Communications Day, which will be ...
Jan 23
Marking the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Thousands to Pray for End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON—Over 10,000 pilgrims, many of them youth from schools around the nation, are expected to gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil ...
Jan 22
Catholic College Influences Choice To Become Nun, Brother, Suggests Cara Study
WASHINGTON—Catholic education in high school and especially in college stands out as a significant factor in men and women choosing to enter a religious order, according to an annual survey of Sisters and Brothers who recently professed perpetual vow
Jan 18
Bishops Release Penance Statement, Encourage Sacrament’s Use In Parishes For Lent
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops have released a statement encouraging Catholics to make going to confession a significant part of their spiritual lives and to use this Lent as an opportunity to do so. God's Gift of Forgiveness: The Pastoral Exhortation on the S ...
Jan 18
Cardinal O’Malley Calls For Prayer And Penance To Mark Roe V. Wade Anniversary
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities called on Catholics to participate in "Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage," January 19-27, to mark the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade dec
Jan 18
Catholics, Orthodox Support Study On Video Influence On Violence
WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Department of Communications and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America support the White House proposal to allocate $10 million to the Centers for Disease Control to study the relations
Jan 18
Bishop Blaire Expresses Hope That President’s Action On Guns Promotes A Culture Of Life
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops hope that any action taken by the Obama administration on gun violence prevention will lead to greater respect for human life, said the bishop who chairs the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Bishop Stephen E. ...
Jan 16
U.S. Bishops Call For ‘Nine Days Of Prayer, Penance And Pilgrimage’ Surrounding 40th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities urges Catholics nationwide to participate in Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage, January 19-27, marking the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The intentions for these nine days will be ...
Jan 16
Human Life And Dignity Focus Of 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
WASHINGTON—Catholic leaders from all over the United States will meet to discuss issues affecting human life and dignity and will take that message to Congress during the 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. "Promoting Human Life and Dignity in the ...
Jan 10
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Pates Urge ‘Vigorous Leadership’ From President Obama For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON—The United States is poised to make a real difference in the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict and should provide tireless leadership to ensure a two-state solution in the Middle East, said two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bis ...
Jan 10
Bishops, Catholic Colleges Continue Ex Corde Ecclesiae Dialogue On Relations With Church, Society
WASHINGTON—The relationship between the U.S. bishops and Catholic colleges has led to increased cooperation over the last decade, according to the "Final Report for the 10-year Review of The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States." ...
Jan 10
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez Of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Names Bishop Oscar Cantú To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and named Bishop Oscar Cantú, 46, auxiliary bishop of San Antonio, to succeed him.
Jan 8
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Galante As Bishop Of Camden, Names New York Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Sullivan To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph A. Galante, 74, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey and named Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, 67, auxiliary bishop of New York, 67, to succeed him. ...
Jan 7
USCCB Marks Poverty Awareness Month With New Spanish Poverty USA Website, Calendar, Guest Bloggers
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is marking Poverty Awareness Month with a new Spanish-language website, updated online statistics, blog posts on poverty and a calendar to educate Catholics about poverty through the month of ...
Jan 3
Collection For The Church In Latin America Helps Live Faith
WASHINGTON—The annual national Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) is slated for the weekend of January 26-27 in parishes across the country.
Jan 3
Pope Names Msgr. David P. Talley As Auxiliary Bishop Of Atlanta
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. David P. Talley, 62, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese.
Jan 2
National Migration Week 2013 To Be Celebrated January 6-12
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