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K of C program helps Haitian children who lost limbs in earthquake
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson announced today that the Knights of Columbus will “come to the aid of every Haitian... Read more
Cardinal Rigali to Knights of Columbus: 'The Church needs you'
During Mass on Tuesday morning for the 128th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of... Read more
All political prisoners to be released 'soon,' Cuban cardinal announces
Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino, Archbishop of Havana, Cuba, announced at the Knights of Columbus' annual States Dinner that thanks... Read more
Supreme Knight renews consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson opened the first session of the 128th Supreme Convention... Read more
Proposed federal rules for private colleges could endanger academic freedom
New substantive regulations on higher education could restrict the freedom of private colleges and universities and result in further “politicization,”... Read more
Peace Bridge on Niagara River to honor Mother Teresa’s birthday in lights
In honor of the 100th birthday of Bl. Mother Teresa, on Aug. 26 the Peace Bridge spanning the Niagara River... Read more
Bishop Loverde expresses great sadness at death of Benedictine sister in car accident
Bishop of Arlington Paul Loverde has expressed his “unimaginable sadness” at a car accident which killed one Benedictine sister and... Read more
Pope to Knights: Best response to attacks against the Church is greater fidelity
In an emotional letter sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl urges Knights of Columbus: 'Be not afraid' to promote New Evangelization
Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C., encouraged the Knights of Columbus to promote the New Evangelization “in... Read more
Texas priest reminds Catholics of ‘absolute duty’ to oppose abortion, homosexual unions
Warning of the possibility of a corrupt democracy, Texas priest Fr. Michael Rodriguez has written that Catholics have the “absolute... Read more
Illinois baseball team hosts pre-game Catholic Mass
Thanks to discussions between a priest and a minor league baseball team official, the Kane County Cougars of the Class... Read more
Lawyer realized he could help people in a spiritual role
Not that long ago Father Carlos Vargas was on track to becoming a successful lawyer. While working on a case... Read more
Theology of the Body Institute presents awards during first annual congress
During its first annual congress in Pennsylvania, the Theology of the Body Institute presented five awards to organizations and individuals... Read more
Diocese of Peoria applauds reinstatement of Catholic professor
The Diocese of Peoria praised the University of Illinois' decision to reinstate Dr. Kenneth Howell, who had been told at... Read more
Arkansas native devotes life to poor women in Thailand
Some people dream of making a difference in the world and others actually do it. Arkansas native Elizabeth Lachowsky Thaibinh... Read more
Author Anne Rice repudiates Christianity ‘in the name of Christ’
The author Anne Rice, who in 2008 announced that she had returned to the Catholic faith in which she was... Read more
Congressmen to propose government-wide ban on taxpayer-funded abortion
On Thursday Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) were scheduled to introduce legislation which would establish a permanent... Read more
Catholic League, Ignatius Press file brief in University of California lawsuit on course standards
Attorneys representing the Catholic League and Ignatius Press have filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit alleging that the California... Read more
Conference draws hundreds of Catholic Native Americans for 'evangelization'
The sound of drums boomed in the background as Sr. Kateri Mitchell spoke to CNA on Wednesday about the opening of the 71st... Read more
HHS bans coverage of elective abortion in high-risk pools
After reports recently surfaced that some of the new federally-funded high risk pool insurance programs in states across the U.S.... Read more
