Archive for December 16, 2010
Catholic dentist reflects on 18 years of serving poor in LA
Dr. Rich Meehan asks, "Did you want to see it?" about the molar he's just extracted. His voice is matter-of-fact... Read more
Arizona hospital that performed abortion may lose Catholic status
According to a recent letter that became public on Dec. 15, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix may revoke the... Read more
Pope gives Oklahoma City archdiocese a new leader
Bishop Paul S. Coakley of Salina, Kansas will become the new Archbishop of Oklahoma City, the Vatican announced today. Read more
Venezuelan archbishop denies information in WikiLeaks report
The vice president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference has characterized the information in a recently released WikiLeaks cable as “a... Read more
In new message, Pope focuses on religious liberty for Christians
Religious liberty — and the growing struggles of Christians and Church institutions worldwide — has emerged this year as one... Read more
Bolivian bishops unmoved by decision to revoke diplomatic passports
Church leaders in Bolivia are responding to the government's decision to revoke the diplomatic passports of the country's bishops. Read more
Japan's bishops want Neocatechumenal Way to leave for five years
Citing years of “trouble,” Japan’s Catholic bishops have asked the Neocatechumenal Way to cease activities in the country for the... Read more
Dissident urges European Union to not be deceived by Cuban government
Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas is cautioning the European Union to not be fooled by the country's Communist government. Read more
Haitian bishops appoint head of rebuilding agency
Haiti's bishops have appointed the leader of an architecture and engineering unit, which will oversee the reconstruction of church property... Read more
