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RCIA better when priests, laypeople work together
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), the yearlong process of joining the Catholic Church, is most effective when... Read more
Personal tastes must not shape Christian belief, says San Antonio Archbishop, only the truth of Christ
As he begins to celebrate the one year anniversary of his installation as Archbishop of San Antonio, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
A Clear and Coherent Direction in the Beginning of Pope Benedict’s Pontificate, says Vatican Expert.
Sandro Magister, a columnist for the Italian magazine L’Espresso and one of the top “Vaticanistas”, an expert on Church affairs... Read more
Senator withdraws support for ban on human cloning
Senator Jim Talent (R-Missouri) withdrew his name Feb. 10 as a cosponsor of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, SB 658,... Read more
New bill proposes sharper penalties for vandalism to houses of worship
Catholics should rally behind New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and a new bill that he introduced that would... Read more
Ad campaign discredits Catholic hospitals
Catholic hospitals in Illinois have come under sharp criticism with a recent ad campaign, which alleges that they are not... Read more
Colorado Catholics blast proposed State Bill, many call blatantly anti-Catholic
For six hours yesterday, members of the Colorado State Senate heard testimony from both proponents and opponents of a proposed... Read more
New Orleans to close, consolidate churches after Katrina
Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans announced Thursday that his archdiocese is indefinitely closing more than 30 badly damaged churches,... Read more
Freelance writer claims Catholic bishops cross church-state line
The United States bishops have successfully infiltrated U.S. politics and influenced decision-making on all levels, even taking over the Republican... Read more
Denver Archdiocese uncovers sexual abuse bias for public school teachers
In a continuing battle against what many of the state’s faithful call an unfair bias against Catholics, the Archdiocese of... Read more
‘Ethics, not fear, should guide media’ re controversial cartoons: Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue commended mainstream media outlets for not reprinting or broadcasting the controversial cartoons, printed initially in... Read more
Notre Dame puts parameters on 'Monologues', gay film festival
Performances of "The Vagina Monologues" has caused quite a stir at Catholic universities across the country. Read more
New Orleans man honored for empowering youth with ‘Café’ program
Craig Cuccia will receive this year’s Sister Margaret Cafferty Development of People Award for his work training and employing at-risk... Read more
Bishop Niederauer celebrates farewell mass in Salt Lake City
It was a touching farewell mass and reception Sunday for Bishop George Niederauer, who will take up his duties as... Read more
Chicago organizes ‘Catholic festival’ to inspire, deepen faith
The Archdiocese of Chicago has organized its second Catholic Festival of Faith. It will be held Feb. 12-18 at the... Read more
Sony Pictures provides sounding board for Da Vinci Code critics
Far ahead of the May 19th film release of the “DaVinci Code“--adapted from the popular but controversial Dan Brown novel,... Read more
Opus Dei says Da Vinci Code film just fiction, prepares media, public response
With the release of the upcoming film based on Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” May 19, Opus Dei is... Read more
Compendium of the Catechism Available March 31
The new Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a 200-page synthesis of the 1992 catechism, will be available... Read more
Office to Aid the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Aid to the Church in Need is calling on Catholics in the United States to hold a collection for the... Read more
Delaware refuses to authorize embryonic stem-cell research
Legislators in the Delaware House of Representatives yesterday failed to pass Senate Bill 80 that would authorize embryonic stem-cell research.... Read more
