Archive for November 13, 2012
Nigerian Catholics respond to attack with prayer and fasting
After his parish in southern Nigeria was desecrated on Nov. 4, Monsignor Obiora F. Ike called on his parishioners to... Read more
Pope's representative calls on US Church for New Evangelization
The Church in the United States and its bishops should play a major role in the New Evangelization by presenting... Read more
Bishops to consider sainthood cause of Dorothy Day
The U.S. bishops will vote this week on advancing the cause for the canonization of Dorothy Day, a 20th century... Read more
Bishops choose new committee heads, treasurer-elect
The United States Catholic bishops have elected Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas as their new treasurer-elect, as well as... Read more
Guatemala president cancels Pope meeting after second quake
President Otto Perez of Guatemala canceled his visit with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican set for Nov.15 after a... Read more
Media group encourages pregnant women to consider adoption
The Austin-based pro-life media group Heroic Media has released a new video for National Adoption Month to encourage women with... Read more
Vatican conference to examine Catholic identity in health care
The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers announced Nov. 13 that its upcoming international conference will discuss how health facilities... Read more
Election shows need to better present marriage beliefs
Bishops and Catholics must work to better deliver the Church's teaching on marriage in light of the recent U.S. elections,... Read more
Religious liberty defense must be long-term, Archbishop Lori declares
The strong protection of Americans’ religious freedom requires a long-term commitment to formation and education, particularly of young people, the... Read more
