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Catholic schools are places of evangelization, should develop a strong Catholic identity, Catholic leaders affirm in conference
On Wednesday, Catholic school leaders and educators from around the nation met in Washington DC for a conference exploring the... Read more
New Orleans bishop launches appeal
The archbishop of New Orleans renewed his request for prayers and support for archdiocesan efforts to help those displaced by... Read more
Court rules pledge of allegiance unconstitutional
A federal court judge ruled Wednesday that the words “under God” render the pledge of allegiance unconstitutional. Read more
‘Miracle baby’ Torres dies
Tragedy once again struck the battered Torres family as Susan Anne Catherine Torres, born prematurely following a three month struggle... Read more
Homosexual men should not be accepted into seminaries, bishop says
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education is reportedly drawing up guidelines about accepting candidates to the priesthood, and the document... Read more
Priests volunteer to help with pastoral needs after Katrina
Priests from across the United States are volunteering to provide pastoral assistance to the people in the areas struck by... Read more
US must make world’s poor priority at UN Summit, bishops urge
The U.S. bishops have urged the Bush Administration to make the United Nations World Summit, which begins today in New... Read more
Round 2 for Roberts: Hearing weighs heavily on abortion; pro-life group condemns Senator’s line of questioning
While he continues to shy away from expressing his own views on the subject, much of yesterday’s Senate questioning of... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: God was not silent in Hurricane Katrina disaster
Although the horrors of Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the U.S. Gulf Coast two weeks ago, has become a source of... Read more
Catholic leaders to explore challenges, direction of Catholic education in America
On Wednesday, Catholic school leaders and educators from around the nation will descend on Washington DC for a conference exploring... Read more
Catholic League calls for apology from Sen. Feinstein
Catholic League president William Donohue has called Senator Dianne Feinstein’s remarks at the Sept. 12 hearings of Supreme Court nominee... Read more
Festival rallies community behind Catholic education
St. John Catholic School principle William Devine hopes the community festival this past weekend has helped drum up support for... Read more
Religion-media expert says for some evolution debate journalists, fairness does not apply
In the ongoing debate over intelligent design and evolution (in its many forms), a new article in the Columbia Journalism... Read more
Confirmation hearings for Catholic Roberts set to begin today, National Right to Life claims bias from some Senators
All eyes, especially those on both sides of the abortion and life-issues debate, will be on the Senate confirmation hearings,... Read more
St. John Vianney Seminary boasts highest enrolment in 20 years
St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, has recorded its highest enrolment in 20 years. Located on the... Read more
Catholic college withdraws invitation to Planned Parenthood citing Church teaching
A Catholic college in Montana withdrew an invitation to Planned Parenthood on attending a symposium on life issues last week.... Read more
Catholic Charities USA launches nationwide housing program for Katrina evacuees
All Catholic Charities agencies, located across the country, have joined forces to launch Operation Home Away from Home, a program... Read more
Bishops, policymakers focus on moral implications of trade agreements
An international conference on the moral implications of trade agreements came to a close yesterday. The two-day meeting, led by... Read more
White House declares National Day of Prayer for hurricane victims; Church groups applaud
As the world continues to watch the horrible aftermath of Hurricane Katrina--which devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast--unfold, President George Bush... Read more
Pro-family groups applaud Schwarzenegger for impending same-sex marriage veto
Yesterday, the office of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would veto a bill legalizing same sex marriage, saying... Read more
