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Connecticut considers bill that sidelines bishops, dictates Church financial oversight
Two Connecticut legislators introduced a bill this past Thursday that has Catholics up-in-arms about the state’s apparent attempt to meddle... Read more
U.N. commission meeting promotes radicalism, criticizes Catholicism
Representatives of several countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) met at the United Nations this week for the annual Commission on... Read more
Oncologist finds satisfaction treating cancer patients
A Wisconsin oncologist has found that in his profession, life and faith intersect on a daily basis in the cancer... Read more
St. Gregory’s University students to spend spring break building homes
Five students from St. Gregory’s University will be among a group traveling to Lafayette, La., for their spring break to... Read more
San Francisco parish cancels teen-targeted homosexuality play
Archbishop of San Francisco George Niederauer has ordered a parish to cancel the performance of a “gay-friendly” play directed at... Read more
Austin doctors help Haitian boy with heart defect
Luidgy Virgile is a beautiful 2-year-old boy from Haiti. His dark curly hair, ready smile and rambunctious, energetic spirit make... Read more
Fr. Fessio to speak at regional homeschooling conference
Father Joseph Fessio, SJ, is slated to speak at the third annual North Georgia Catholic Homeschooling Conference next month. The... Read more
Obama still doesn’t ‘get it’ about adult stem cell research, Rep. Smith says
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has criticized human embryo-destroying stem cell research, saying it is unethical, “unworkable and unreliable” and now... Read more
Congressman to introduce FOCA ‘sooner rather than later,’ spokesman says
A spokesman for Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) has said that the Freedom of Choice Act is among the congressman’s priorities... Read more
Franciscan University to host student pro-life conference
Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the annual Students for Life Ohio Conference on Saturday, April 4. The conference will... Read more
U.S. bishops ‘gravely concerned’ about review of conscience protection rules
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is “gravely concerned” about the Obama administration’s move to rescind conscience protection regulations... Read more
Bishop Martino: College ‘diversity’ should not trump authentic Catholic teaching
Further responding to Misericordia University’s hosting of a homosexual activist, Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino has written a reflection... Read more
Jesuit university cancels production of V-Monologues
Joining the trend of colleges steering clear of the “lewd” activist feminist play, Fr. Michael Engh, SJ, president of the... Read more
‘Strong majority’ of California justices against overturning Prop. 8
The California Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing oral arguments on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the successful ballot... Read more
Archbishop Naumann says Gov. Sebelius nomination ‘particularly troubling’
Archbishop of Kansas City Joseph F. Naumann has responded to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to President Obama’s Cabinet, calling... Read more
Calling Sebelius pro-life is ‘very, very dishonest,’ says Kansas City archbishop
In response to reports that Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius is the reason the abortion rate in her state has decreased,... Read more
Small Alaskan parishes thrive during Lenten season despite priest shortage
Two full days after Ash Wednesday, Catholics in remote Alaska villages were walking around with freshly drawn ashen crosses on... Read more
Obama’s pro-life backers risk usurping bishops, critic says
Though some have hoped that pro-life Catholic supporters of President Barack Obama would persuade the president to moderate his “extremist”... Read more
Maryland March for Life to rally against Sebelius pick
The 30th Annual Maryland March for Life will take place on Monday, March 9, organizers have announced, saying they want... Read more
Cardinal Mahony bans Bishop Williamson from L.A. archdiocese
Archbishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony has banned Society of St. Pius X Bishop Richard Williamson from entering any... Read more
