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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
We Are Strangers No Longer: Our Journey of Hope Continues|
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