Romanian Catholic bishop glad to serve Canadian faithful

May 7, 2013 - 02:04 am .- The bishop of the Eparchy of Saint George in Canton is thankful that the area now extends across both Canada and the U.S., enabling him to serve all Romanian Catholics in North America.

New confessional at Conn. parish boosts sacrament

May 7, 2013 - 12:01 am .- A Connecticut priest says a new confessional recently installed at his parish stands as a visible sign of God's grace, and has increased churchgoers' participation in the sacrament.

Congressman calls attention to human trafficking in US

May 6, 2013 - 06:03 pm .- In a recent Virginia forum, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) highlighted the largely unknown problem of human trafficking within the United States, offering suggestions for how to fight “modern day slavery.”  

US bishops promote rule banning Congo militia funding

May 6, 2013 - 05:38 pm .- The U.S. bishops have reiterated their support for a federal regulation that would block American investments from supporting militias in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Broadway play about anti-Christian Mary closes early

May 6, 2013 - 03:52 pm .- A Broadway show that depicted the Virgin Mary as a doubting skeptic who thought Jesus died in vain failed to attract a large audience and closed on Sunday less than two weeks after it opened.  

NHL referee a gatekeeper for fair play

May 5, 2013 - 01:12 pm .- If you’re a hockey fan and you don’t know who Denny LaRue is, that just means that he has been doing a good job.

St. Rosa Venerini's life recalled on May 7 feast

May 5, 2013 - 06:01 am .- On May 7, the Church celebrates the recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini, who founded Catholic schools for girls and young women during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight

May 4, 2013 - 04:11 pm .- A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through the world and should be discouraged through actions by the U.S. government.

Six months later, Sandy victims plod through recovery

May 3, 2013 - 05:04 pm .- Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle through the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.

Accused Newark priest resigns from ministry

May 3, 2013 - 04:02 pm .- A priest accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2001 has resigned from ministry with the Newark archdiocese, after acknowledging that he violated the terms of an agreement with local prosecutors.

Pennsylvania mourns sudden loss of Bishop McFadden

May 3, 2013 - 11:34 am .- Church and public officials from Pennsylvania are saddened by the unexpected death of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, who shepherded the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez

May 3, 2013 - 12:04 am .- At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said that by praying the rosary, “we're repeating little words of love for our Mother.”

Administration appeals judge's order on Plan B access

May 2, 2013 - 05:33 pm .- The Obama administration filed an appeal notice Wednesday to challenge a judge’s decision requiring that the morning-after pill be available without a prescription to girls of any age.

Bishop calls for courage as 'gay marriage' passes in RI

May 2, 2013 - 03:56 pm .- Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence lamented Rhode Island’s new law recognizing “gay marriage,” using his pastoral letter to call on Catholics to have courage in the face of negative cultural change.

Knights grateful for Gonzaga student group status

May 2, 2013 - 12:35 pm .- The Knights of Columbus applauded a decision by Gonzaga University to grant them recognition as a sponsored organization after their application to be acknowledged as a student club was denied.

Doctor willing to abandon baby from failed abortion sparks protest

May 2, 2013 - 04:11 am .- Pro-life activists protested outside the clinic of a Washington, D.C., abortionist who admitted during an undercover interview that he “would not help” any infant that survives an attempted abortion procedure.     

Pope's book shows desire to draw re-married persons to Christ

May 2, 2013 - 02:03 am .- A recently translated book by Pope Francis exhibits a call for Catholics who have been divorced and are re-married to be made welcome in parishes, in the hope that they can remedy their situations.

FOCUS prayer breakfast remembers Boston bombing victims

May 2, 2013 - 12:03 am .- A Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ breakfast near Boston offered prayers for the victims of the marathon bombings, as speakers encouraged students to evangelize within their communities.

Wider morning-after pill access harms teens, opponents say

May 1, 2013 - 05:05 pm .- Critics slammed the FDA’s decision to make the Plan B One-Step morning-after pill available without a prescription to teenagers as young as 15, saying the pill is dangerous for young women and can act as an abortion drug.

Obama's Planned Parenthood claims rejected by former employee

May 1, 2013 - 04:05 am .- Although President Barack Obama told a Planned Parenthood conference last week that abortion opponents are stuck in the past, former clinic manager Abby Johnson says the youth of the pro-life movement suggests otherwise.