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Two U.S. dioceses to close parishes due to priest shortage
Two U.S. dioceses have announced new parish reorganization plans to deal with the shortage of priests and a sharp decline... Read more
Capital campaigning picks up in Catholic schools
In an attempt to maintain quality education and keep enrollment up, Catholic schools in Boston have taken to marketing and... Read more
Colorado’s politicians react to Denver archbishop’s strong words
Archbishop Charles Chaput’s recent opinion column created a stir among Colorado politicians after he stated that Catholic politicians must advocate... Read more
Floridians to vote on parental notification law
On November 2, the voters of Florida will not only play a decisive role in the presidential elections, they will... Read more
Expert confirms abortifacient nature of morning after pill
As debate continues about the inclusion of the morning after pill in family planning programs throughout Latin America, an expert... Read more
Catholics must be coherent in faith and politics: Archbishop Chaput
Catholics must be coherent in their political choices and vote for political leaders whose platforms are in line with their... Read more
Catholic hospitals weigh Pope’s teaching on treatment for patients in a vegetative state
Catholic hospitals in the United States are deliberating whether to uphold Pope John Paul II’s latest teaching on treatment offered... Read more
Record $11.9 million in grants for poor U.S. dioceses
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will award a record $11.9 million in grants this year to the poorest dioceses in... Read more
Sen. Kerry meets Washington archbishop
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry met with Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop of Washington, for the first time yesterday. Read more
Priest to lawmakers: Don't be like JFK
A Catholic priest from the diocese of Colorado Springs opened a session of the Colorado House of Representatives by asking... Read more
Catholic vote will be critical in upcoming election, political analyst says
In the view of Arnold Hamilton, a political analyst for the Knight Ridder Tribune News Service, the Catholic vote will... Read more
Passion soundtrack gets gold from Recording Industry
The soundtrack of Mel Gibson's “The Passion of the Christ” was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America,... Read more
Catholic schools need to teach about Catholic heroes, says Archbishop O’Malley
Catholic schools must teach students about Catholic heroes, especially in the current social climate, characterized by sexual immorality and an... Read more
National Shrine begins effort to complete ceiling mosaic
After more than 35 years, the National Shrine will embellish in colorful mosaic a third dome in the Great Upper... Read more
Pro-abortion politicians should not receive Communion, says pro-life priest group
Priests for Life issued a statement yesterday on whether pro-abortion politicians should receive the Eucharist after Democratic presidential candidate John... Read more
Preach on reconciliation and faith and public life: Bishop Aquila
Priests must preach on the sacrament of reconciliation and the need to reconcile faith and public life in order to... Read more
Catholics, Evangelicals hold joint public celebrations for Holy Week
Hundreds of Catholics and Evangelicals joined together in song and prayer in a first-time public display of faith and devotion... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick says Kerry taking communion is “an issue”
While Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry received Holy Communion to mark Easter at the Paulist Center in Boston, Cardinal Theodore... Read more
“The Passion” soars back to the top, Cardinal expresses support
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” rose back to the top of the box-office during Holy Week, while Cardinal... Read more
TV religious coverage up in 10 years
Television coverage of religious issues nearly tripled compared with a decade ago but it is still often hostile to orthodox... Read more
