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Springfield diocese launches process to shut down parishes

Jan 8, 2006

The Diocese of Springfield has launched a process to help determine which churches should close given demographic shifts and the... Read more

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Assets ruling creates ‘new class of victims’, says lawyer

Jan 8, 2006

A decision by federal bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris against the Archdiocese of Portland “will lead to a new class of... Read more

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Two more stations drop offensive program

Jan 8, 2006

Two more NBC affiliates have decided not to air a new network drama called "The Book of Daniel," which features... Read more

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New Book studies dramatic consequences of divorce among children and damage in children’s religious identity.

Jan 5, 2006

Between two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce, a new publishing tackling the eminent question of divorce and... Read more

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Cleveland bishop asks pope for permission to retire

Jan 5, 2006

Cleveland  Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, 73, has asked Pope Benedict XVI for permission to retire as head of the Cleveland... Read more

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Catholic Priest Advises: “Democrats…must abandon their Catholic bashing strategy.”

Jan 5, 2006

Catholic Priest and president of Human Life International,Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, advised Democrats to refrain from “Catholic bashing” of Supreme... Read more

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United States Bishops launch New Media Campaign Focusing on Solutions to Poverty

Jan 5, 2006

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that calls attention to the... Read more

Church must shine the light of Christ to the World says Pope Benedict XVI

Jan 5, 2006

Presiding  today over the Eucharistic celebration for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict  remarked that the... Read more

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New report provides periscope into Planned Parenthood business practices

Jan 5, 2006

A new report released by the American Life League’s STOPP organization, strongly criticizes Planned Parenthood’s nationwide business practices and accuses... Read more

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Catholic News Agency Director launches own Blog today.

Jan 4, 2006

Catholic News Agency director Alejandro Bermudez launches personal Blog, Catholic Outsider.   Read more

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NBC affiliate drops ‘anti-Christian’ show due to viewer response

Jan 4, 2006

An NBC affiliate in Indiana has dropped a new drama, which has Jesus appearing as a recurring character and features... Read more

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Pro-life worship service to be held on Capitol Hill this month

Jan 4, 2006

Hundreds of pro-life clergy, advocates and abortion survivors will convene for the 12th pro-life Christian worship service on Capitol Hill... Read more

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New Catholic radio station for Fort Wayne

Jan 4, 2006

A Christian radio station in Fort Wayne has gone from multi-denominational to all Catholic, all the time. Read more

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Catholics must stand in solidarity with all migrants, urge US bishops

Jan 4, 2006

The U.S. bishops have called on Catholics to stand in solidarity with all migrants, including immigrants, refugees and human trafficking... Read more

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Cardinal George: Pope’s first encyclical may try to save idea of eros love

Jan 4, 2006

It’s been said that in an era of rampant sexual misunderstanding, the late Pope John Paul II wrote more about... Read more

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Another Underground Bishop has disappeared

Jan 4, 2006

A Chinese Priest, member of the underground church, Father Wang Wenzhi, fifty years old, a priest in the diocese of... Read more

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‘Women for Alito’ host press conference

Jan 3, 2006

Concerned Women for America will host a press conference in support of Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito Jan. 5... Read more

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‘Living Catholic Faith’ Conference promises to renew, invigorate faith

Jan 3, 2006

The Archdiocese of Denver is hosting its annual faith conference on March 17 and 18, which it says would renew... Read more

Pope Benedict: True human progress leads man closer to Christ

Jan 3, 2006

In his first general audience for 2006, held today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI used the words of St.... Read more

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Bigger than Kong? Narnia tops box office charts

Jan 3, 2006

The new film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic “Narnia: the Lion the witch and the wardrobe” fantasy has topped box... Read more