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Northern Cheyenne tribe files lawsuit against Catholic school

Mar 16, 2005

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe filed a lawsuit March 11, alleging that St. Labre Indian School Educational Association is imposing its... Read more

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Family Research Council, CWA applaud president’s appointment to FCC

Mar 16, 2005

Yesterday, President Bush appointed Kevin Martin, a member of the Federal Communications Commission to replace outgoing Michael Powell as head... Read more

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Conference to address judicial tyranny from faith perspective

Mar 15, 2005

The first conference to address judicial tyranny from a faith perspective is planned for next month in Washington, D.C. Read more

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Bishops’ committee launches Roe V. Wade “Reality Checks”

Mar 15, 2005

The Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new effort to dispel myths... Read more

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Lay leaders and bishops meet to address pressures on U.S. Church

Mar 15, 2005

Catholic lay and religious leaders announced the creation of a new non-profit organization to help the Church in the United... Read more

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Christendom Students stand up for Terri Schiavo; disappointed with indifference

Mar 15, 2005

Last week, twenty-one students from Virginia’s Christendom College traveled to Florida to join their voices in the fight for brain-damaged... Read more

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Franciscan University plans to evangelize in the NCAA

Mar 15, 2005

After years of debate, and a twenty-year hiatus, Franciscan University of Steubenville recently announced that they would apply to be... Read more

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Catholic high schools thriving in Rockville diocese

Mar 15, 2005

While Catholic elementary schools are struggling to remain open — two more have been slated for closure this June —... Read more

California judge sparks reactions after rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Mar 14, 2005

A judge ruled yesterday that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.  Read more

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National leader plants seeds for new pro-life community of priests

Mar 14, 2005

A national pro-life leader is calling for the creation of a new religious community for men, whose charism would be... Read more

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CU critics; Christian community up in arms over termination of history professor

Mar 14, 2005

University of Colorado professor Phil Mitchell has been eating lunch with students in the campus’ Sewell Hall dining room almost... Read more

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Catholic radio station hits Montana airwaves

Mar 14, 2005

Catholics around Montana’s Gallatin Valley now have a new radio alternative. Fr. Bob Hall, pastor of Bozeman’s Resurrection University Parish,... Read more

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Gibson speaks out on behalf of Schiavo

Mar 13, 2005

Last week moviemaker and creator of the film, The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson spoke out on behalf of... Read more

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Recent poll shows strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years

Mar 13, 2005

Recent poll results indicate the strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years.  Read more

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Thousands expected at First Catholic Summit

Mar 13, 2005

Ten thousand people are expected to attend the First Catholic Summit in Washington, D.C., Palm Sunday weekend. Read more

US bishops issue statement on Terri Schiavo, urge continued treatment

Mar 10, 2005

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued their long-awaited statement on the case of Terri Schindler Schiavo in support... Read more

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Priestly formation must lead to understanding of ‘spiritual fatherhood’, says bishop

Mar 10, 2005

Bishops and priests are called to be “true spiritual fathers” to the faithful, but there are important cultural factors and... Read more

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The Passion Recut hits theaters today

Mar 10, 2005

Theaters nationwide today will begin showing an edited version of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster hit, The Passion of the Christ, which... Read more

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Franciscan Friars praying to Archbishop Sheen for miracle for Schiavo

Mar 10, 2005

While pro-life supporters nationwide fight for the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube is scheduled to be removed... Read more

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St. Louis Polish community seeks new home

Mar 10, 2005

Members of St. Louis’ Polish community are looking forward toward a new parish home following a year-long dispute between the... Read more