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Catholic men’s conference slated for March 4

Feb 15, 2006

A Catholic conference for men will be held March 4 at in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. “Answer the Call” will... Read more

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Opus Dei demands cuts to Da Vinci Code

Feb 15, 2006

Stating that it does not intend to organize any boycotts, Opus Dei has once again asked Sony Pictures to consider... Read more

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Archdiocese names chancellor responsible for monitoring sex abuse by clergy

Feb 15, 2006

Cardinal Francis George has named the chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago to oversee future allegations of sexual abuse by... Read more

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States taking a stand against abortion

Feb 15, 2006

Pro-life politicians are steadily chipping away the effect of Roe v. Wade on state laws, announced Concerned Women of America... Read more

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Hollywood director takes shot at Catholicism again, says Catholic League

Feb 14, 2006

 Hollywood producer David E. Kelley has once again “shown himself to be positively obsessed with Catholicism,” says Catholic League president... Read more

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Condom manufacturers and abortion industry hijack St. Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2006

Condom manufacturers and the abortion industry continue to exploit St. Valentine’s Day, which was traditionally a celebration of selfless love... Read more

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RCIA better when priests, laypeople work together

Feb 14, 2006

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), the yearlong process of joining the Catholic Church, is most effective when... Read more

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Personal tastes must not shape Christian belief, says San Antonio Archbishop, only the truth of Christ

Feb 14, 2006

As he begins to celebrate the one year anniversary of his installation as Archbishop of San Antonio, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more

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A Clear and Coherent Direction in the Beginning of Pope Benedict’s Pontificate, says Vatican Expert.

Feb 13, 2006

Sandro Magister, a columnist for the Italian magazine L’Espresso and one of the top “Vaticanistas”, an expert on Church affairs... Read more

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Senator withdraws support for ban on human cloning

Feb 13, 2006

Senator Jim Talent (R-Missouri) withdrew his name Feb. 10 as a cosponsor of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, SB 658,... Read more

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New bill proposes sharper penalties for vandalism to houses of worship

Feb 13, 2006

Catholics should rally behind New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and a new bill that he introduced that would... Read more

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Ad campaign discredits Catholic hospitals

Feb 13, 2006

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

Feb 13, 2006

For six hours yesterday, members of the Colorado State Senate heard testimony from both proponents and opponents of a proposed... Read more

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New Orleans to close, consolidate churches after Katrina

Feb 12, 2006

Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans announced Thursday that his archdiocese is indefinitely closing more than 30 badly damaged churches,... Read more

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Freelance writer claims Catholic bishops cross church-state line

Feb 12, 2006

The United States bishops have successfully infiltrated U.S. politics and influenced decision-making on all levels, even taking over the Republican... Read more

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Denver Archdiocese uncovers sexual abuse bias for public school teachers

Feb 12, 2006

In a continuing battle against what many of the state’s faithful call an unfair bias against Catholics, the Archdiocese of... Read more

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‘Ethics, not fear, should guide media’ re controversial cartoons: Catholic League

Feb 9, 2006

Catholic League president Bill Donohue commended mainstream media outlets for not reprinting or broadcasting the controversial cartoons, printed initially in... Read more

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Notre Dame puts parameters on 'Monologues', gay film festival

Feb 9, 2006

Performances of "The Vagina Monologues" has caused quite a stir at Catholic universities across the country.  Read more

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New Orleans man honored for empowering youth with ‘Café’ program

Feb 9, 2006

Craig Cuccia will receive this year’s Sister Margaret Cafferty Development of People Award for his work training and employing at-risk... Read more

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Bishop Niederauer celebrates farewell mass in Salt Lake City

Feb 8, 2006

It was a touching farewell mass and reception Sunday for Bishop George Niederauer, who will take up his duties as... Read more