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First annual Archbishop Gomez Amistad Awards honor Hispanic Catholic leaders in Denver
Last evening, at the city’s Centro San Juan Diego center, two members of Denver’s Hispanic Catholic community were honored for... Read more
Franciscan University conference to tackle difficult Catholic social teaching
In light of a continued national debate on the role of faith in political life, as well as scientific advances... Read more
Archbishop Burke says young people are key to changing, evangelizing the culture
Speaking to young people gathered for a monthly coffeehouse at a St. Louis-area parish last weekend, Archbishop Raymond Burke said... Read more
Religious voice should play role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders agree
Religious voices must play a role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders said Monday at a symposium on faith and... Read more
Bishops endorse signature campaign against same-sex marriage legislation
The four Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have endorsed ''Protect Marriage Sunday" — a one-day signature-gathering campaign that organizers hope will... Read more
USCCB-supported group urges President Bush to take lead in solving Darfur crisis
Earlier today, a faith-based human rights coalition seeking an end to genocides and violence in the Darfur region of Sudan... Read more
‘Top-notch’ convention for vocation directors called in Tampa
Vocation directors will gather for a three-day convention this week. “Called to Follow the Son” will take place Sept. 25-28... Read more
Catholic diocese offers forums on immigration
Two forums on immigration in the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, will seek to promote greater communication between officials and the... Read more
Bishop Wuerl says intelligent design has rightful place among modern ‘origin of man’ theories
Adding his voice to the still sticky evolution / intelligent design conversation, Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl, argued in a recent... Read more
Wisconsin parish plays vital role for new immigrants
The Catholic community of Wautoma in central Wisconsin, is further evidence that dioceses across the country, including rural areas, are... Read more
Tucson bishop, claimants’ lawyers praise judge in settlement talks
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and lawyers involved in settlement talks regarding sexual-abuse claims have praised the judge who is... Read more
October dedicated to prayer, adoration for those affected by Katrina
Catholics in the Diocese of Jackson have been called to dedicate the month of October to prayer and eucharistic adoration... Read more
Missouri judge blocks new anti-abortion laws
On Friday, a federal judge in Missouri blocked two new abortion laws which would have regulated the state’s abortion clinics... Read more
US parishes welcome more cultural groups, conference urges more inclusion
Multicultural parishes are becoming increasingly common across America, and they are no longer just an urban phenomenon. Parishes in rural... Read more
Symposium to consider future staffing of parishes
Diocesan and parish leaders will reflect on the future staffing of parishes at a national symposium this week. "Enhancing The... Read more
Places of worship keep National Day of Prayer for Katrina victims
Americans across the country joined Friday in a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims of Hurricane Katrina. President... Read more
Bishop hopeful appeal will make partial-birth abortions illegal
Bishop Walter Hurley is hopeful appeals to higher courts will reinstate the Michigan Legal Birth Definition Act. Read more
Knights of Columbus vow to appeal Pledge of Allegiance ruling
The national office of the Knights of Columbus has announced that the group plans to immediately appeal a decision, given... Read more
Nationally recognized Denver Biblical school hits record enrollment
A unique program in the Archdiocese of Denver commenced a new year of classes this week in an effort to... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference urges appeal of partial-birth abortion ruling
A court decision that Michigan’s partial-birth abortion ban is unconstitutional is “a setback for women, for unborn children and the... Read more
