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Priestly formation must lead to understanding of ‘spiritual fatherhood’, says bishop

Mar 10, 2005

Bishops and priests are called to be “true spiritual fathers” to the faithful, but there are important cultural factors and... Read more

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The Passion Recut hits theaters today

Mar 10, 2005

Theaters nationwide today will begin showing an edited version of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster hit, The Passion of the Christ, which... Read more

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Franciscan Friars praying to Archbishop Sheen for miracle for Schiavo

Mar 10, 2005

While pro-life supporters nationwide fight for the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube is scheduled to be removed... Read more

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St. Louis Polish community seeks new home

Mar 10, 2005

Members of St. Louis’ Polish community are looking forward toward a new parish home following a year-long dispute between the... Read more

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Economist to debate morality of market economy

Mar 10, 2005

The morality of current economic policy and business will be the focus of a lecture March 12 at the Notre... Read more

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Bishops’ spokesperson hails UN declaration against human cloning

Mar 9, 2005

The United Nations declaration against all forms of human cloning, including therapeutic cloning, “is a powerful statement in favor of... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput decries death penalty

Mar 9, 2005

On Wednesday, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput praised a recent Supreme Court decision which bans the use of the death penalty... Read more

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NY bishops support tax credits for families to save Catholic schools

Mar 9, 2005

The New York Catholic Conference is supporting a bill in the state Senate that would provide income-tax credits of up... Read more

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Pro-life community inflamed by ‘Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers’

Mar 9, 2005

According to pro-abortion supporters, today is the “National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers”, a day they say, to recognize... Read more

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First California church abuse cases set for trial

Mar 9, 2005

Two California dioceses are scheduled to go to trial March 14 for cases of alleged sexual abuse by priests.  Read more

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Gibson plans new movie about Fatima

Mar 9, 2005

After the huge success of The Passion of the Christ Braveheart star, Mel Gibson will soon release a film about... Read more

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Pro-life leader reveals latest efforts of pro-abortion movement to defeat pro-lifers

Mar 9, 2005

With a recent shift in public opinion that seems to have placed pro-lifers in a more positive light, pro-life leader... Read more

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Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false

Mar 8, 2005

A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more

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New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story

Mar 8, 2005

Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more

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County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display

Mar 8, 2005

Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more

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Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor

Mar 8, 2005

Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more

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Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights

Mar 8, 2005

The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more

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Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo

Mar 8, 2005

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more

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Pope's perseverance inspires faithful in Philadelphia

Mar 7, 2005

Through his physical weakness and his infirmities, Pope John Paul II continues to inspire Catholics to persevere in the face... Read more

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Chicago columnist praises Catholic schools, makes appeal to save them

Mar 7, 2005

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Suzanne Ontiveros says she considers herself and her son blessed to have received a Catholic school education... Read more