Archive for August 13, 2009

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Catholic playwright works to impact culture by showcasing heroic sanctity

A Catholic California playwright says that theatre is “the grassroots of entertainment” that can have a “profound impact” on young... Read more

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Speakers at World Congress of Families decry anti-family ‘cultural imperialism’

Speakers at the Fifth World Congress of Families in Amsterdam on Tuesday discussed the place of the family in the... Read more

Bassist Matt Gennetti, of Glenridge, uses his musical talents at SoulFest on Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, N.H. / Photo ?w=200&h=150

Strong Catholic presence at large music festival in the northeast

More than 100 performers proclaimed God’s overwhelming love during the four-day SoulFest Christian music festival held on Gunstock Mountain.  Read more

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Archbishop Gomez proposes community service for illegal immigrants instead of deportation

Discussing the topic of immigration reform, Archbishop of San Antonio José H. Gomez is warning that those who break U.S.... Read more

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Former Attorney General responds to attempt to legalize anencephaly abortion in Brazil

The former Attorney General of Brazil, Claudio Fonteles, has strongly called for the defense of the unborn in response to... Read more

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Kansas parish opens adoration chapel

When Father James Billinger finished talking to Bishop Michael O. Jackels last year about his reassignment to Holy Savior Parish... Read more

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Youth endangered by music with suggestive lyrics, Filipino bishop says

Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez, the head of the Diocese of Caloocan, is urging music composers and radio stations not to promote... Read more

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Archdiocese of St. Paul says ‘reform’ group not associated with Catholic Church

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has announced that a group of Catholics planning a “synod” for church “reform”... Read more

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Audit finds Planned Parenthood affiliate overcharged $629,000 to Medicaid

An audit has uncovered information that Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest has required unnecessary office visits by its poorest... Read more

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Family is fundamental to society, World Congress of Families declaration says

Concluding its 2009 meeting, the World Congress of Families (WCF) has issued its Amsterdam Declaration on the Family. The document... Read more