Archive for May 15, 2006

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Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh appointed Archbishop of Washington

Today, Pope Benedict named bishop Donald W. Wuerl, bishop of Pittsburgh,  as the new Archbishop of Washington. He will be... Read more

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Cardinal Ruini addresses Italian Bishop Conference, voices deep criticism on ethical issues

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Archdiocese of Rome opened yesterday the assembly of Italian Bishops Conference, at the Vatican. Cardinal Ruini... Read more

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Montreal diocesan campaign posters teach sacred meaning of religious swear words

French-language posters for the Archdiocese of Montreal’s annual fundraising campaign have generated more press attention than usual. Read more

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San Antonio announces largest ordination class in years

Assumption Seminary is presenting its largest ordination class in years.  Read more

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New bishop installed in Cleveland

The bishop who briefly led the Archdiocese of Boston for seven months after Cardinal Bernard Law quit was installed Monday... Read more

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Feast of Our Lady of Fatima marks one year countdown to next CELAM meeting

The secretary general of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Bishop Andres Stanovnik, noted with joy this weekend that the... Read more

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Mexican bishops make available online video explaining Da Vinci Code

Due to the overwhelming response to a documentary produced by the Mexican Bishops’ Conference on the Da Vinci Code, the... Read more

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Dominican bishops call on voters to elect leaders who will care for the common good

In a document on the issue of voting in the country’s upcoming elections, the bishops of the Dominican Republic have... Read more

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Spanish cardinal says refusal to help families reaps incalculable consequences

During a Mass in Valencia in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in July, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal... Read more

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‘Holly's Law’ needed to protect women from RU-486, says USCCB office

A public workshop in response to women’s deaths linked to abortion drug RU-486 was a “constructive step,” but it does... Read more

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Planned Parenthood fundraisers on Mother’s Day in bad taste

Planned Parenthood organized fundraisers over Mother’s Day weekend in South Dakota — a move that has citizens reeling at the... Read more

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U:S Bishops vow for a long-term strategy to address the root causes of immigration

The U.S. bishops are wary of President Bush’s reported proposal to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexican border and... Read more