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Michigan group plans new Catholic college
Organizers with the Cardinal Newman Liberal Arts Project believe they have found a good location for a new Catholic college... Read more
Author explains how the Democratic party became liberalized
In an interview with CNA, Mark Stricherz, the author of the book “Why the Democrats are Blue: How Secular Liberals... Read more
Polling station at Mass. Catholic church won’t cover crucifix
A Catholic church to be used as a polling site for the Massachusetts presidential primary will not have to cover... Read more
Catholic convert’s desire for unity led him to create Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Throughout his entire life Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of the Society of Antonment, was always devoted to the urgent... Read more
Interest in the priesthood is on the upswing
When Father Gerard Francik recently interviewed a 19-year-old man who was thinking about becoming a priest, the archdiocesan vocations director... Read more
Enrollment in Florida Catholic schools at 90,000 plus
Amid an unstable housing market that is changing demographics, Florida Catholic Schools are still enrolling nearly 91,000 students. Read more
Indianapolis archbishop diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease
Archbishop of Indianapolis, Daniel Buechlein, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer affecting the lymph nodes, more commonly referred... Read more
Wisconsin forces Catholic hospitals to dispense “emergency contraception”
The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed legislation mandating that all Wisconsin hospitals, including religiously-affiliated hospitals, must inform any self-described victim... Read more
Bishop apologizes for spending mission funds on vestments
Edward Braxton, Bishop of Belleville, has issued a public apology for spending restricted mission funds on liturgical vestments, altar linens,... Read more
Rancor over ESPN anchor’s comments dies down
Controversy over anchorwoman Dana Jacobson’s derogatory remarks about Jesus and Notre Dame University is beginning to die down as ESPN... Read more
Clergy bless New York abortion clinic as “sacred ground”
Religious leaders in favor of abortion gathered on Tuesday to bless an abortion clinic in support of the Roe v.... Read more
Knoxville priest appointed bishop of Springfield – Cape Girardeau
The Holy Father has appointed Msgr. James Vann Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield -... Read more
Archbishop knocks St. Louis U coach for supporting abortion, embryonic research
Archbishop Raymond Burke has criticized a Catholic basketball coach at the Catholic University of St. Louis (SLU) for declaring himself... Read more
Anti-virgin bias amongst American Idol judges
A 19-year-old contestant for the “American Idol” singing competition faced scrutiny from judges and celebrity commentators after revealing he is... Read more
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McCain courts Catholic vote in Florida, no shift on embryonic stem cell research
John McCain has set his sights on Florida as the state’s primary draws closer. In a conversation with Catholics in... Read more
Denver archbishop warns legislation endangers Catholic Charities
A proposed Colorado law restricting religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws could threaten the Catholic character of charitable organizations that receive... Read more
Young pro-lifers energize movement
A new generation of pro-life activists reflects growing disapproval of abortion, the Los Angeles Times reports. Read more
Abortion pill usage rises despite abortion rate drop
Though recent reports indicate a drop in the abortion rate, the use of the abortion pill RU-486 is on the... Read more
Abortion lobby plans expensive election campaigns for 2008
The pro-abortion-rights organization and reproductive health provider Planned Parenthood is planning a major effort to elect abortion supporters to Congress... Read more
Annual March for Life draws tens of thousands to defend the unborn
Today tens of thousands of people committed to supporting the sanctity of human life rallied on the National Mall in... Read more
