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Sunday second collection boosts Maine marriage restoration campaign
Seeking to support a campaign to restore the definition of marriage to a union only between a man and a... Read more
Murder of Michigan pro-lifer a ‘non-story’ for Obama Catholics
While the pro-life movement was in mourning over the weekend following the murder of pro-life activist Jim Pouillon in Owosso,... Read more
Bishop Burbidge resumes monthly Holy Hour for Vocations
The Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina is offering its prayers for holy priests by spending time in front of the... Read more
Church to honor patron saint of air travelers
On September 18, the Church will celebrate the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino, a mystic who was perhaps most... Read more
After Prop. 8 retaliation, federal court blocks release of Washington petition names
On Thursday a U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary order preventing the release of the names of Washington state... Read more
U.S. bishops’ officials welcome president’s apparent pro-life accommodation
Officials with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have welcomed President Barack Obama’s September 9 address on health care reform,... Read more
Tragic event helps survivor accept that God is in control
For many people living peacefully with the idea that God is in control is a life-long evolution. For Chuck Wright... Read more
Publisher apologizes for Sen. Kennedy memorial prayer
Liturgy Training Publications, the Chicago-based publisher associated with the Archdiocese of Chicago, has apologized for distributing a controversial prayer that... Read more
Michigan gunman was offended by victim’s pro-life message
Harlan Drake, the 33-year old man arrested in connection with the murder of the Christian pro-life activist James “Jim” Pouillon... Read more
Pro-life activist and business owner murdered in Michigan
James Pouillon, 63, a pro-life activist known as the "Sign Man" was gunned down this morning as he stood across... Read more
N.J. school district’s ban on Christmas music singles out Christianity, appeal charges
Arguments are set to begin in a federal appeal seeking to reverse a New Jersey school district’s policy that banned... Read more
Belmont Abbey retains Becket Fund to defend against contraception ruling
Defending itself from a U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission ruling that its refusal to provide contraceptive coverage was discriminatory against women,... Read more
Knights of Columbus air 9/11 tribute during NFL opener
Thursday night, during the 2009 NFL season’s opening game between the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Knights of... Read more
Pro-life Democrat Stupak demands vote on Hyde Amendment for reform bill
Pro-life Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak has said he can block proposed health care reform legislation unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi... Read more
Responding to report, pro-life leader insists people are not pollution
A pro-life leader has criticized a report’s claim that contraception is the cheapest way to combat climate change, saying it... Read more
Rep. Smith doubts Obama’s claim of no federal funding for abortion
In comments following President Obama’s address to Congress regarding health care reform, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) expressed reservation about the... Read more
Poll says majority of Americans opposed to abortion funding in health care bill
A nationwide poll reports that most Americans do not want government funding for abortion in health care reform legislation. Read more
U.S. bishops' official: Obama planning his own health care proposal
On Wednesday evening, President Barack Obama stated in his speech on health care reform that "no federal dollars will be... Read more
Pro-life leaders continue to question Obama’s health care reform
Following an address by President Barack Obama to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, both the president of... Read more
Catholic fraternity a ‘beacon of light’ to others in the Greek system
Phi Kappa Theta, a Catholic fraternity that opened a chapter at the University of Nebraska in 2005, is working to... Read more
