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Irish-Catholics searching for windows into past
As Americans from coast to coast celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today with things like green beverages and parades, a group... Read more
Colorado Springs school district ousts Planned Parenthood
After months of heated debate, a Colorado Springs school district has decided to ban Planned Parenthood from speaking in their... Read more
U.S., Canadian bishops publish compendium of Church’s social teaching
The United States and Canadian bishops this week released the long-awaited “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.” Published... Read more
Priests urge Senate to change rules re judicial nominees despite opposition
The national pro-life organization Priests for Life continues to urge the Senate to change the rules regarding the President’s judicial... Read more
Northern Cheyenne tribe files lawsuit against Catholic school
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe filed a lawsuit March 11, alleging that St. Labre Indian School Educational Association is imposing its... Read more
Family Research Council, CWA applaud president’s appointment to FCC
Yesterday, President Bush appointed Kevin Martin, a member of the Federal Communications Commission to replace outgoing Michael Powell as head... Read more
Conference to address judicial tyranny from faith perspective
The first conference to address judicial tyranny from a faith perspective is planned for next month in Washington, D.C. Read more
Bishops’ committee launches Roe V. Wade “Reality Checks”
The Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new effort to dispel myths... Read more
Lay leaders and bishops meet to address pressures on U.S. Church
Catholic lay and religious leaders announced the creation of a new non-profit organization to help the Church in the United... Read more
Christendom Students stand up for Terri Schiavo; disappointed with indifference
Last week, twenty-one students from Virginia’s Christendom College traveled to Florida to join their voices in the fight for brain-damaged... Read more
Franciscan University plans to evangelize in the NCAA
After years of debate, and a twenty-year hiatus, Franciscan University of Steubenville recently announced that they would apply to be... Read more
Catholic high schools thriving in Rockville diocese
While Catholic elementary schools are struggling to remain open — two more have been slated for closure this June —... Read more
California judge sparks reactions after rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
A judge ruled yesterday that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Read more
National leader plants seeds for new pro-life community of priests
A national pro-life leader is calling for the creation of a new religious community for men, whose charism would be... Read more
CU critics; Christian community up in arms over termination of history professor
University of Colorado professor Phil Mitchell has been eating lunch with students in the campus’ Sewell Hall dining room almost... Read more
Catholic radio station hits Montana airwaves
Catholics around Montana’s Gallatin Valley now have a new radio alternative. Fr. Bob Hall, pastor of Bozeman’s Resurrection University Parish,... Read more
Gibson speaks out on behalf of Schiavo
Last week moviemaker and creator of the film, The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson spoke out on behalf of... Read more
Recent poll shows strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years
Recent poll results indicate the strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years. Read more
Thousands expected at First Catholic Summit
Ten thousand people are expected to attend the First Catholic Summit in Washington, D.C., Palm Sunday weekend. Read more
US bishops issue statement on Terri Schiavo, urge continued treatment
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued their long-awaited statement on the case of Terri Schindler Schiavo in support... Read more
