Archive for September 26, 2012
Philadelphia parish closing because of low attendance, safety issues
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has approved the closure of a Philadelphia parish due to low Mass attendance and a church... Read more
Evangelization synod participants preview their roles
U.S. appointees to the upcoming bishops’ synod on the New Evangelization say the event will help advance evangelization in the... Read more
The liturgy raises hearts to God like no other prayer, Pope says
Pope Benedict says that the public prayer of the Church, known as the liturgy, is a wonderful school of prayer... Read more
Bishops say family should reflect love of the Trinity
At the conclusion of a nationwide meeting for families in Venezuela, the country's bishops said that the relationship between mothers,... Read more
Uruguay congress legalizes abortion by one vote
By a vote of 50-49, the Uruguayan congress passed a law during a late-night session on Sept. 25 legalizing abortion... Read more
Doctor says push for teen IUD use brings health risks
A major OB/GYN group's promotion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants in teenage girls has drawn criticism over the... Read more
US bishops urge Catholic participation in Respect Life Month
The U.S. bishops' chairman on pro-life issues invited Catholics to commemorate the forty-first annual Respect Life Month through prayer, education... Read more
