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Catholic League gives Durbin’s scorecard a failing grade
Senator Dick Durbin’s “Catholic Scorecard”, which ranks Catholic U.S. senators based on their votes on domestic, international and pro-life issues,... Read more
Denying Communion ‘painful’ but necessary to ‘protect the sacraments,’ says Cardinal George
Denying someone Communion is a painful thing to do, however the sacraments must be protected and cannot be manipulated by... Read more
Father of two, former businessman and librarian become priests in Fargo
The bishop of Fargo urged his three new priests Saturday not to be afraid to proclaim the truth of the... Read more
Catholic University of America refuses NAACP Chapter, citing stand on abortion
Catholic University of America has blocked a student from starting a chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of... Read more
Population Research Institute expands, joins in founding Family Life International
Population Research International (PRI) has joined with other pro-life groups to form a new worldwide pro-life organization, called Family Life... Read more
Catholic schools in Newark could be merged or closed
The Archdiocese of Newark has decided to close or merge some of its 170 Catholic schools in the next few... Read more
Democrat senator releases controversial Catholic scorecard, reactions follow
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and other Democrat senators released on Wednesday a controversial analysis of votes and actions of Catholic... Read more
USCCB representative urges appeal of California ruling against Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act
A spokesperson for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging an appeal of the ruling made June 1 by... Read more
Support for Kerry drops among Catholic voters, says poll
Poll results released yesterday show Catholic presidential candidate John Kerry receiving only 20 percent support among the United States’ 51... Read more
Legal watchdog “disappointed” but “not surprised” with Court ruling against Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
The American Center for Law and Justice, which filed an amicus (“friendly”) brief in the New York case involving the... Read more
Californian diocese to appeal Catholic Charities lawsuit before U.S. Supreme Court
Bishop William K. Weigand of Sacramento, announced on Tuesday that Catholic Charities of Sacramento will appeal a decision by the... Read more
Judge rules in favor of keeping Ten Commandments monument in Utah Park
The Thomas More Law Center announced on Tuesday that the Society of Separationists failed in its efforts to remove a... Read more
Italian future saint turns up in U.S. Catholic’s family tree
A woman in Biloxi was surprised and delighted to discover that her Italian ancestor, who was unknown to her until... Read more
From Marine to nun: story of a conversion
In 1994, after years of drinking and carousing, 34-year-old former Marine truck driver Jo Ann Doane entered the Trappistine monastery. Read more
Recovering from accident, Fr. Groeschel says "we all have something to do for God"
Over the weekend, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, who is recovering from a car accident that took place on January 11 in... Read more
Homosexual activists denied Communion in Chicago
In accordance with a directive from their archbishop, priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago denied Communion yesterday to a group... Read more
Archbishop O’Malley assures faithful that church closings is step in right direction
Boston’s massive parish reorganization is necessary to advance the mission of the church, said Archbishop Sean O’Malley at a press... Read more
Polls surveys voter opinions on Catholic Church and politics
About 66 percent of the Catholics surveyed in a recent national poll said U.S. Catholic bishops should not publicly pressure... Read more
Homosexuals must be accepted, but not their sexual behavior, says Bishop Olmsted
Bishop James Olmsted of Phoenix issued a letter on the dos and don’ts in providing pastoral care to homosexuals in... Read more
Catholics who dissent with Church teachings should refrain from receiving Communion, Bishop Wuerl
At a public lecture this week, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh said Catholics, who dissent with Church teachings, should... Read more
