Archive for August 19, 2010

Msgr. Anthony Sherman, executive director for the USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship?w=200&h=150

New Mass translation provides chance for teaching about Liturgy, Msgr. Sherman explains

Speaking to CNA in an interview, Msgr. Anthony Sherman, executive director for the USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship, gave an update... Read more

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Rep. Smith condemns human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam

At an August 18 hearing in Washington D.C., Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) condemned the human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam,... Read more

Matt Sande, legislative director of Pro-Life Wisconsin.?w=200&h=150

Wisconsin effort to expand Medicaid-funded contraception to minors draws fire

The state of Wisconsin is working to expand a program which uses federal Medicaid funds to provide free contraception and... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Dolan speaks with reporters at Covenant House in New York City?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Dolan offers to help in NYC mosque debate

As the controversy over the planned building of a mosque and Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York City... Read more

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Argentinean bishops list concerns about impact of same-sex 'marriage' on schools

The 20 bishops participating in the 156th meeting of the Permanent Committee of the Argentinean Bishops’ Conference recently discussed strategies... Read more

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Released Cuban dissidents denounce mistreatment of deceased prisoner's mother

The latest two dissidents to be released from prison by the Cuban government have denounced the repression and “abuse” suffered... Read more

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Benedict XVI encourages Argentinean youth to have greater apostolic zeal

Pope Benedict XVI sent his apostolic blessing to the participants of the upcoming National Children and Teen Mission Day in... Read more

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Argentinean professors reject university’s position on abortion

Professors from the University of Buenos Aires have rejected a declaration by the school’s board of directors supporting the legalization... Read more

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European Catholics prepare host of celebrations for Mother Teresa's 100th birthday

The founder of the Missionaries of Charity will be remembered in celebrations all over Europe, and all over the world,... Read more

Patriarch Bartholomew I?w=200&h=150

First liturgy in 88 years celebrated at Turkish monastery

Last Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I presided over the first liturgical celebration at the Turkish monastery of Sumela... Read more

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Atlanta church named basilica, Archbishop Gregory to celebrate elevation Mass

The Vatican has designated downtown Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Church the first Catholic basilica in Georgia. The Archbishop of Atlanta will... Read more