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Ave Maria University establishes Terri Schiavo Scholarship
In an attempt to weaken what John Paul II coined as the “Culture of Death”, Florida’s Ave Maria University has... Read more
L.A.’s largest class of priests celebrates golden anniversary
Fifteen priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are marking 50 years of service to the Church and to the... Read more
Priest who commissioned world’s largest crucifix dies
The founder of National Shrine and Parish of the Cross in the Woods in northern Michigan died July 7. At... Read more
Voice of the Faithful drafts demands on Catholic leaders; experts skeptical about loyalty to the Church
Voice of the Faithful, a group synonymous for many with anger and dissent, held their first meeting in three years... Read more
USCCB President expresses “support and concern” over London bombings
Following yesterday’s rush hour bombing of London’s mass transit system resulting in an estimated 50 dead and 700 injured, Bishop... Read more
Massachusetts legislation could allow Morning After Pill over the counter
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts State House passed legislation which could allow for the morning after pill, or Plan B, to... Read more
Catholic schools in the Bible-belt growing, despite national trend
A recent report showed signs that despite national trends to the contrary and an overwhelming protestant population, attendance at Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Egan asks deacons not to run for public office
Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Edward Egan recently notified deacons across the archdiocese that they should no longer run for... Read more
Bishop Skylstad urges Bush to consider court nominee who will support protection human life
In a recent letter, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President, Bishop William Skylstad urged President George Bush to consider key... Read more
Pro-life, pro-choice advocates wage battle for open O’Connor’s open seat
Members of both sides of the political and moral spectrums sprung into action following Sandra Day O’Connor’s announcement of retirement... Read more
Fr. Reese resignation not so ‘tragic’, says Catholic journalist
A Catholic journalist and former editor of a diocesan newspaper has suggested that “[dissident] Catholic journalists feeling ‘unfree’ [in their... Read more
Supreme Court decision sparks plans for new Ten Commandments displays, legal confusion
In light of this week’s Supreme Court ruling and a heated national debate on the use of religious monuments in... Read more
Catechism does not support homosexual ‘lifestyle’, says cathedral rector
The rector of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend disagrees with his fellow priest’s assertion that homosexual orientation is “a... Read more
Catholic couple may hold world record for longest marriage
John and Amelia Rocchio say the secret to the their 82-year marriage is love. The couple, who met when she... Read more
Missionary priest celebrates golden jubilee on two continents
It will be a double celebration of sorts for Fr. Tom Brown’s golden jubilee. The Oblate of Mary Immaculate is... Read more
US Bishops urge President Bush to tackle global issues at G8 summit
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops president, Bishop William Skylstad, urged President George Bush and world leaders in a letter yesterday,... Read more
US bishops call for international solidarity, action in Zimbabwe
The United States bishops have called upon the international community to pressure the government of Zimbabwe to cease brutal treatment... Read more
Dioceses encouraged to hold focus groups on marriage
Issues surrounding marriage and family life have elicited passionate dialogue and public debate recently, and the U.S. bishops’ Committee on... Read more
Expert warns “Hate crime” laws may undermine Church, debase family
In light of yesterday’s decision by the Canadian government to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the country, a prominent Catholic analyst... Read more
Catholic League President calls Air Force investigation bigoted, biased
In a letter written last week to members of the House Armed Forces Military Personnel Subcommittee, which met yesterday to... Read more
