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Cardinal Mahony commissions lay pastoral associates
Cardinal Roger Mahony formally commissioned three lay women and one deacon as parish pastoral associates this month. The commissioning was... Read more
Oklahoma priest may be canonized
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will officially begin next month to gather information toward the cause for canonization of a... Read more
Episcopal bishop to become a Roman Catholic
Yet another Episcopal bishop has announced his intention to resign from the Episcopal Church and become a Roman Catholic. Bishop... Read more
Dr. Dobson to Catholic leaders: don’t give up on fight for family
Dr. James Dobson, President of “Focus on the Family,” called on the more than 500 Catholic leaders gathered in Colorado... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Reclaiming our Catholic Mission
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver gave a talk at the Legatus Conference on Thursday in Colorado Springs. He addressed... Read more
US Bishops Urge Elected Officials To Support DREAM Act
The United States bishops are calling on Congress to vote in favor of the DREAM Act. Read more
Rotary Club criticized for supporting pro-abortion groups and promoting population control
The Rotary Club is an organization that is most often associated with its drive to end polio. However, in a... Read more
New Jersey attacks religious freedom of Methodist campground
The state of New Jersey denied the tax-exempt status of part of a Methodist campground because it has refused to... Read more
Catholic Charities USA Issues New Emergency Assistance Grants to Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City and Brooklyn
To help local Catholic Charities agencies with their recovery efforts from recent disasters in their communities, Catholic Charities USA's Office... Read more
Mother carries on late daughter’s legacy to help the poor in Dominican Republic
Eileen Specchio, a professor at the College of St. Elizabeth, traveled to the Dominican Republic last month to lead an... Read more
New book "Broken Trust" helps to bring healing to all involved in sexual abuse
Go into any bookstore, and you are sure to find numerous books on the sexual abuse crisis that the Catholic... Read more
Pro-life coalition to protest Democratic National Convention
The Christian Defense Coalition has announced its plans to protest the August 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Read more
Bishop Aquila urges priests to pray before abortion facility
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo is strongly urging his priests to imitate him by praying for one hour in front... Read more
Fundraising underway for new Italian chapel at the Basilica of the National Shrine
A new Italian chapel, representing the nation’s Italian heritage, will be constructed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more
Study finds sexual orientation can be changed through religious mediation
A new study has found that it is possible to change one's sexual orientation through religious mediation. Study findings were... Read more
Diocese of Pittsburgh voluntarily sets up $1.25 million fund for abuse victims
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has voluntarily set up a $1.25-million fund to settle with the victims of 32 cases of... Read more
Maryland appeals court rules marriage is between a man and a woman
The state appeals court of Maryland ruled yesterday that marriage in the state can only be between a man and... Read more
Author says Church played a key role in fighting discrimination
Historian Kenneth Burt, a member of Presentation Parish in Sacramento, is the author of a new book titled “The Search... Read more
Catholic leaders hosting three events in DC for Week of Prayer and Fasting
Washington will host three national events for the 15th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting next month. The goals... Read more
Nebraska family shares journey to Catholicism
Throughout the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, classes in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) have or will be... Read more
