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May 21

Cardinal Dolan Pledges Prayer, Support For Archdiocese Of Oklahoma City

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, pledged prayers and support for the people of the Archdiocese Oklahoma City, struck by tornadoes May 20.

May 21

Bishop Pates Urges Public Discussion, Greater Scrutiny of Drone Usage in Letter to National Security Adviser, Congressional Leadership

WASHINGTON—The United States should publicly discuss and scrutinize its policy of targeted killings by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, in order formulate “a more comprehensive, moral and effective policy to resist terrorism,” said the chairman ...

May 21

Cardinal O’Malley: New Vermont Assisted Suicide Law Reveals Slippery Slope

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May 21

U.S. Groups Form Third Largest Going To World Youth Day In Rio

WASHINGTON—Groups from the United States comprise the third largest national delegation of pilgrims going to the 28th World Youth Day, this year slated for July 23-28 in Rio de Janeiro.

May 20

Catechetical Sunday 2013 Invites Catholics to'Open the Door of Faith'

WASHINGTON—Catholics will be called to reflect on how they can spread the Gospel as they honor those who teach the Catholic faith in parishes, schools and homes. Catechetical Sunday 2013 is the weekend of Sunday, September 15, and will focus on the theme, ...

May 15

Cardinal O’Malley: Gosnell Convictions Draw Attention To Tragedy Of Abortion

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for reflection, greater respect for human life and healing in the wake of the May 13 convictions of Dr. Kermit Gosnell of Philadelphia.

May 15

Cardinal O’Malley: Human Cloning Inconsistent With Human Dignity, Treats People As Products

WASHINGTON—Human cloning for any purpose is inconsistent with the moral responsibility to "treat each member of the human family as a unique gift of God, as a person with his or her own inherent dignity," said the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Act ...

May 15

USCCB Subcommittee Chair Calls Minnesota Lawmakers’ Post-Mother’s Day Marriage Redefinition ‘Height Of Irony’

WASHINGTON—"It is the height of irony that the Minnesota legislature decided, and the governor signed into law, the redefinition of marriage just after we celebrated the unique gifts of mothers and women on Mother's Day," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileon ...

May 13

Fortnight For Freedom Planned For June 21 To July 4

WASHINGTON—The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad. As with last year's Fortnight, the event ...

May 9

Farm Bill Should Assist Hungry At Home And Abroad, Help Struggling Farmers, Promote Stewardship, Say Catholic Leaders In Letter

WASHINGTON—The 2013 Farm Bill is an opportunity to address outdated agriculture policies and help hungry people at home and abroad, said leaders of four Catholic organizations in May 9 letters. The letters went to leadership of the Agriculture committees of ...

May 9

National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea Is Set For May 22

WASHINGTON—The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea will be celebrated May 22. The day is observed in conjunction with National Maritime Day in the United States, which has been celebrated since 1933 to recognize merchant ...

May 9

Annual Compliance Audit Shows Decline In Abuse Allegations, Victims, Offenders

WASHINGTON—The annual audit of diocesan compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People found a drop in the number of allegations, number of victims and number of offenders reported in 2012.

May 8

USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Serious Injustice In Delaware

WASHINGTON—"The Delaware Senate passed an unjust bill that attempts to redefine marriage," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. ...

May 6

Bishop Pates Reiterates Opposition To Israel’s Cremisan Valley Plan In Letter To Secretary Of State Kerry

WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose policies that undermine a just resolution to the conflict, such as Israel's decision to re-route the separation wall through the Cremisan Valley, sai ...

May 6

Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Seitz Head Diocese Of El Paso, Texas

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark Seitz of Dallas, 59, as bishop of El Paso, Texas.

May 3

Bishop Pates Voices Solidarity With Church In The Congo As Conflict Mineral Rule Faces U.S. Legal Challenge

WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops support a rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would guard against U.S. investments funding militias in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chairman of ...

May 3

Pope Names Jesuit To Head Diocese Of Oakland, California

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Jesuit Father Michael Barber, 58, a member of the Jesuit Province of California and director of spiritual formation at St. John's Seminary, Brighton (Boston), Massachusetts, as bishop of Oakland, California.

May 3

USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Marriage Redefinition In Rhode Island

WASHINGTON—The passage of legislation by the Rhode Island General Assembly yesterday to redefine marriage "is a serious injustice," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee ...

May 2

Bishop Blaire Welcomes Repeal Of Death Penalty In Maryland

WASHINGTON—The repeal of the death penalty in Maryland represents a courageous step toward a culture of life, said the bishop who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Bishop Stephen E ...

May 1

Lowering Age Limit For Single-Dose Emergency Contraception Irresponsible, A Disappointment, Says Bishops' Pro-Life Spokesperson

WASHINGTON—The April 30 move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve over-the-counter sale of "Plan B One-Step" to minors 15 years and older is a "disappointment," said a spokesperson for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the ...

May 1

Median Age Of New Priests 32; Two-Thirds Caucasian, Third Born Outside The U.S.

WASHINGTON—The median age of men ordained to the priesthood in 2013 is 32, two-thirds are Caucasian, and 26 percent carry educational debt.

Apr 26

Cardinal Dolan Prays For Return Of Orthodox Archbishops Kidnapped In Syria

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), called the April 22 kidnapping of two Orthodox archbishops in Syria and the killing of their driver "a sign of the terrible violence that is

Apr 24

Bishops Reiterate Budget Priorities, Cite Concern For International Disaster Relief In Letter To Congress

WASHINGTON—The heads of two committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress in April 22 letters to both chambers to weigh decisions surrounding the budget by how they impact human life and dignity, serve "the least of the

Apr 23

Catholic Communication Campaign Evangelizes in Digital Environment

WASHINGTON—Catholics nationwide can support Church communications through contributions the weekend of May 11-12 to the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) annual collection.

Apr 23

Holy See Extends Jurisdiction of Romanian Eparchy In Canton To Include Canada

WASHINGTON—The Holy See has extended the jurisdiction of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George in Canton, Ohio, to include the territory of Canada.

Apr 22

USCCB President Says ‘Now Is the Time’ To Reform Immigration System

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said in a press conference April 22 that “now is the time” to fix the nation’s broken immigration system. Cardinal Dolan was joined at the pre ...

Apr 19

Survey Shows Strong Catholic Support For Immigration Reform

WASHINGTON—A large majority of Catholics support immigration reform legislation that provides a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country, according to a recent survey sponsored by the Office of Migration Policy

Apr 19

Bishop Blaire Voices Disappointment At Senate Failure To Support Measures To Reduce Gun Violence

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed "deep disappointment in the Senate's failure to support reasonable regulations to reduce gun violence in our ...

Apr 18

Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Hurley Of Grand Rapids, Names Father David Walkowiak From Diocese Of Cleveland As Successor

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Walter A. Hurley, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and named Father David J. Walkowiak, 59, a pastor in the Diocese of Cleveland, to succeed him. ...

Apr 17

Bishops’ Migration Chair Welcomes Introduction Of Immigration Proposal; Pledges To Work So Final Bill Upholds Basic Rights, Dignity

WASHINGTON—The introduction of U.S. Senate bipartisan legislation to reform the U.S. immigration system was welcomed by Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, Apr ...

Apr 16

USCCB Vice President Implores Nonviolence, Action Against Injustice In Event Honoring King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’

WASHINGTON—The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter From Birmingham Jail" deserves a response that "asks forgiveness for past sins," offers thanks for "clear gains" over the last 50 years and resolves to do more, said the vice president of the U.S. Con ...

Apr 15

Cardinal Dolan Calls For Prayers For Victims Of Boston Marathon Bombings

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, April 15.

Apr 11

Bishop Pates To Secretary Kerry: United States Would Set Positive Example In Signing Arms Trade Treaty Early

WASHINGTON—Signing the Arms Trade Treaty is an "important step," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace in a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry. In his April 11 letter, Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moi ...

Apr 11

Francesco C. Cesareo Named National Review Board Chair, Lawyers, Psychologists Added To Board Membership

WASHINGTON—Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., president of Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts, has been named the next chair of the National Review Board (NRB) by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bis ...

Apr 8

Bishop Blaire Urges Senate To Support Policies That Reduce Gun Violence, Build Culture Of Life

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development urged the U.S. Senate to promote policies that "reduce gun violence and save people's lives in homes and communities throughout our nation."

Apr 8

Asian Pacific Catholics For Mary Pilgrimage May 11 At National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception

WASHINGTON—Asian and Pacific Catholics will hold the annual Marian Pilgrimage Saturday, May 11. This one-day pilgrimage is a celebration of faith and heritage held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington and is ...

Apr 8

Religious Liberty Chair Backs Litigants Opposing HHS Mandate

Goal is to secure religious freedom

Apr 8

Pope Accepts Resignation Of Archbishop Hanus Of Dubuque, Names Bishop Jackels To Succeed Him; Names Msgr. Folda Bishop Of Fargo

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jerome George Hanus, OSB, 72, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, and named Bishop Michael Owen Jackels of Wichita, Kansas, 58, to succeed him. Pope Francis ...

Apr 5

Remarks On Over-The-Counter Sale Of Contraceptives To Minors

WASHINGTON—Attached are comments from Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro Life Activities regarding decision to lift age limits on purchase of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives.

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

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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

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