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Mass attendance stable in U.S. churches over last four years
Mass attendance in the United States has remained stable in the last four years, despite the clergy sex abuse crisis,... Read more
Tucson diocese passes audit on sex-abuse prevention policies and practices
A recent audit of the Diocese of Tucson found that its sex-abuse prevention policies and practices are in compliance with... Read more
Former TV journalist takes on new role with Archdiocese
A popular and well-respected investigative television journalist put aside his camera and mic to take on the role of chief... Read more
Catholic Band Strives to Catechize Through Music
Mike Grothem had been in many bands before, but never one like this. Read more
New Jersey school district sued for ban on Christmas music
The Maplewood Public School District is facing a lawsuit for having banned traditional Christmas music, including instrumentals, last month. Read more
Catholics cautioned about ‘objectionable’ magazine
The Diocese of Pittsburg issued an official warning about a quarterly magazine, called Thorns and Roses. The warning was reported... Read more
Catholic students in Cincinnati hope to raise $100,000 for Asian victims
The Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are hoping to raise $100,000 by Jan. 30 – Catholic Schools... Read more
St. Louis Parish Votes Down Archbishop’s Directive
Last night, parishoners at a North St. Louis Church overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to conform to Archdiocesan standards and... Read more
Cardinal Keeler urges Senate to reject pro-abortion test for judicial nominees
Nominees who oppose abortion should not be disregarded for judicial office in the United States, said William Cardinal Keeler in... Read more
Phoenix bishop recognized for bold leadership
After only one year as head of the Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted has already made his mark.... Read more
Hartford Catholics urged to protest death penalty
With less than 20 days before Connecticut’s first execution in 44 years, Catholics in the state are being urged to... Read more
Morning-after pill shows no benefit from over-the-counter access
A new study debunks the claim that making the morning-after pill available without a prescription would cut the number of... Read more
St. Louis Parish to Vote Weather or not to Comply With Archbishop
Since last March, a dispute has been heating up between the Archdiocese of St. Louis and St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish... Read more
Pro-life Movement Adopts Wristband Charity
Inspired by the success of cyclist Lance Armstrong and the St. Louis Cardinals, two St. Louis siblings have recently jumped... Read more
Catholic Relief Services pledges $25M for tsunami victims, seeks funds
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has pledged $25 million in aid for the victims of the devastating tsunami that hit southeast... Read more
California diocese announces $100M settlement with abuse victims
The Diocese of Orange announced the largest settlement in history with victims of clergy sexual abuse Jan. 3. Bishop Tod... Read more
Arizona Based Youth Take Pope’s Message of the New Evangelization to Northern Ireland
On November 23rd, a group of 17 Arizona-based students returned from a three-week long trip to Northern Ireland to spread... Read more
Seminary expansion in San Antonio good news for vocations
While some seminaries across the country are closing their doors, Assumption Seminary in the Archdiocese of San Antonio is expanding. Read more
Diocese, Catholic League defend children of same-sex couple in Catholic school
Parents in the Diocese of Orange County have threatened to pull their children from a Catholic school and to seek... Read more
New bill says pharmacists have no right to refuse birth control prescriptions
A new bill proposed last month would oblige pharmacists to fill prescriptions for birth control and other abortifacients, even if... Read more
