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Lure of service to Church too great to deny, says seminarian
Nathan March is part of the largest class of seminarians in the Maine since 1995. He and four others expect... Read more
Houston archbishop holds special mass for hurricane survivors
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza issued a message of hope to hurricane survivors Sunday at a special mass and a service, urging... Read more
In the spirit of St. Benedict, small Kansas college opens doors to displaced Katrina students
The ancient Rule of St. Benedict stresses the idea of hospitality and charges its communities with the task of welcoming... Read more
In aftermath of Katrina, Faithful try to find meaning in the wake of disaster
Amid the ruin and devastation left by Hurricane Katrina, faith still abounds and faith communities work to offer comfort and... Read more
Bush nominates Catholic Roberts to succeed Rehnquist as Chief Justice
In a move some watchers had been anticipating, and many pro-life groups had been hoping for, President George Bush this... Read more
Pro-lifers mourn death of Chief Justice Rehnquist, ponder two open Supreme Court seats
In the wake of the death of Chief Supreme Court Justice William R. Rehnquist at his Virginia home Saturday night,... Read more
Catholic children donate to help children in hurricane-stricken region
Catholic students will have the opportunity to help children in the hurricane-stricken region through Child to Child: A Catholic Campaign... Read more
Massive reconstruction of diocesan infrastructure needed in Katrina’s wake
Dioceses in the Gulf Coast have faced unparalleled devastation from Hurricane Katrina and will need massive reconstruction, costing hundreds of... Read more
Decision by Spokane judge will not affect settlements in Seattle, says archbishop
Last week’s decision by a federal bankruptcy judge in Spokane — that parish assets could be liquidated to pay victims... Read more
Catholic League warns against continued portrayal of Roberts as ‘religious extremist’
As the ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts continues, Catholic League president William Donahue said critics will... Read more
US Bishops issue call to help poorest dioceses affected by Katrina
On Thursday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a special call for Catholic faithful to help the poorest dioceses... Read more
Catholic Church responds massively to Katrina refugees
The response from Catholic dioceses, communities and organizations to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast... Read more
Family groups horrified as California senate seeks to redefine ‘marriage’
Pro-family groups are expressing horror and outrage today after the California State Senate passed 21-15, a measure which could redefine... Read more
Back to school: Magisterium-friendly Catholic Colleges see largest enrollment ever
Most people have never heard of Front Royal, Virginia or Steubenville, Ohio, but for throngs of faithful Catholics, these places... Read more
Pro-life group criticizes Planned Parenthood for hurricane ‘publicity stunt’
Jim Sedlak, president of American Life League’s STOPP International group, heavily criticized Planned Parenthood this week for what he sees... Read more
USCCB to publish Compendium of the Catechism
The publishing office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is set to publish the English-language version of... Read more
Four priests seek canonical trials in sex abuse cases
Four priests from the Diocese of Albany are denying allegations that they molested minors and have requested canonical trials to... Read more
New Orleans Archbishop Hughes survives Katrina; continues to minister to fellow refugees
Armed with only two changes of clothes, New Orleans Archbishop Alfred Hughes--along with hundreds of thousands of refugees, most likely... Read more
California bishops urge Catholics to support parental notification
The California bishops are urging Catholics in the state to vote in favor of a proposed law that would require... Read more
Scalia says courts should not rule on moral issues
Moral issues not addressed in the Constitution, such as abortion, gay rights and the death penalty, should be debated and... Read more
