Archive for March 2, 2009
Diocese of Biloxi ends its wait for a bishop
The Diocese of Biloxi, Mississippi received word from the Vatican this morning that its almost year-long wait for a bishop... Read more
Catholic Church reports growth in seminarians and members
This past Saturday the 2009 edition of the “Annuario Pontifico,” or pontifical yearbook, was presented to the Holy Father. The... Read more
Pro-life leaders rebuke ‘propaganda’ surrounding Sebelius appointment
Critical reaction to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continued... Read more
Brazilian bishops pen memorial in support of babies with anencephaly
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil have sent a letter to Supreme Court Minister Carmen Lucia reaffirming their defense... Read more
Pro-lifers decry Sebelius nomination as divisive
Reactions against President Obama’s pick of Kathleen Sebelius to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services are coming... Read more
Mexican bishops launch 2009 Charity Campaign
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has launched the 2009 Charity Campaign, “The Faces of Poverty,” in all the dioceses of... Read more
Sen. Brownback supports Sebelius, draws disapproval
Kansas Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts are congratulating Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on being nominated to serve as the next... Read more
Catholic Church must not let society marginalize it, British cardinal says
The Archbishop Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor is calling on the Church to resist the spread of secularism. At a conference... Read more
Cardinal Garcia-Gasco warns of ‘information gap’ between rich and poor
The Apostolic Administrator of Valencia in Spain, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco, called for solidarity last week in the use of the... Read more
St. Pius X Society leader says Bishop Williamson should ‘stay quiet’
Society of St. Pius X head Bishop Bernard Fellay has said Bishop Richard Williamson’s apology for his Holocaust remarks is... Read more
New Catholic HHS secretary has history of protecting late-term abortionist
Though the newly-nominated Secretary of Health and Human Services has spoken about the importance of a "culture of life," she... Read more
Sen. Coburn says pro-life docs would prefer jail to violating consciences
Obstetrician and gynecologist Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) has said that pro-life medical practitioners will “go to jail” rather than violate... Read more
