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Priest raises $900,000 for parish meal center with clever T-shirts

Sep 22, 2005

A year-round parish-based meal center for the poor and hungry of Lawrence is a go after Fr. Paul O’Brien managed... Read more

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Caritas in Spain to train volunteers to work with AIDS victims and mentally ill

Sep 22, 2005

The Caritas office in Valencia, Spain, announced this week it will begin offering formation classes in October to train volunteers... Read more

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Potential ambassador to the Vatican says US, Rome share values

Sep 21, 2005

The United States and the Vatican share some fundamental values, investment firm owner Francis Rooney told a Senate Committee Monday. Read more

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Bishop asks for prayers for politicians

Sep 21, 2005

Catholics in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore have been asked to recite a special prayer for local, state and federal... Read more

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Illinois launches stem-cell research institute without public approval

Sep 21, 2005

Pro-life leaders in Illinois are outraged that Gov. Rod Blagojevich "thwarted the democratic process" and authorized the creation of a... Read more

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Death of two seminarians sparks nationwide seminary discussion about drinking

Sep 21, 2005

The death of two Chicago seminarians last week--both of whom were passengers in a car accident in which the driver’s... Read more

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First annual Archbishop Gomez Amistad Awards honor Hispanic Catholic leaders in Denver

Sep 21, 2005

Last evening, at the city’s Centro San Juan Diego center, two members of Denver’s Hispanic Catholic community were honored for... Read more

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Franciscan University conference to tackle difficult Catholic social teaching

Sep 21, 2005

In light of a continued national debate on the role of faith in political life, as well as scientific advances... Read more

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Archbishop Burke says young people are key to changing, evangelizing the culture

Sep 20, 2005

Speaking to young people gathered for a monthly coffeehouse at a St. Louis-area parish last weekend, Archbishop Raymond Burke said... Read more

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Religious voice should play role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders agree

Sep 20, 2005

Religious voices must play a role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders said Monday at a symposium on faith and... Read more

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Bishops endorse signature campaign against same-sex marriage legislation

Sep 20, 2005

The four Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have endorsed ''Protect Marriage Sunday" — a one-day signature-gathering campaign that organizers hope will... Read more

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USCCB-supported group urges President Bush to take lead in solving Darfur crisis

Sep 20, 2005

Earlier today, a faith-based human rights coalition seeking an end to genocides and violence in the Darfur region of Sudan... Read more

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‘Top-notch’ convention for vocation directors called in Tampa

Sep 20, 2005

Vocation directors will gather for a three-day convention this week. “Called to Follow the Son” will take place Sept. 25-28... Read more

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Catholic diocese offers forums on immigration

Sep 20, 2005

Two forums on immigration in the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, will seek to promote greater communication between officials and the... Read more

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Bishop Wuerl says intelligent design has rightful place among modern ‘origin of man’ theories

Sep 19, 2005

Adding his voice to the still sticky evolution / intelligent design conversation, Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl, argued in a recent... Read more

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Wisconsin parish plays vital role for new immigrants

Sep 19, 2005

The Catholic community of Wautoma in central Wisconsin, is further evidence that dioceses across the country, including rural areas, are... Read more

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Tucson bishop, claimants’ lawyers praise judge in settlement talks

Sep 19, 2005

Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and lawyers involved in settlement talks regarding sexual-abuse claims have praised the judge who is... Read more

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October dedicated to prayer, adoration for those affected by Katrina

Sep 19, 2005

Catholics in the Diocese of Jackson have been called to dedicate the month of October to prayer and eucharistic adoration... Read more

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Missouri judge blocks new anti-abortion laws

Sep 18, 2005

On Friday, a federal judge in Missouri blocked two new abortion laws which would have regulated the state’s abortion clinics... Read more

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US parishes welcome more cultural groups, conference urges more inclusion

Sep 18, 2005

Multicultural parishes are becoming increasingly common across America, and they are no longer just an urban phenomenon. Parishes in rural... Read more