US News
Bishop Skylstad new President of US Bishops conference; Cardinal George is VP
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected the Most Reverend William S. Skylstad, Bishop of Spokane, in Washington,... Read more
Family groups applaud Peterson conviction
Family and pro-life groups are pleased with the Scott Peterson’s conviction for the murder of his wife, Laci, and his... Read more
Boston archbishop calls for solidarity from parishioners in church closings
Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley of Boston issued a letter Nov. 13 to all Catholics in the archdiocese, explaining once again... Read more
Roles of Pope and Reagan in the collapse of Communism explored
The convergence of the historic roles played by Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan in the collapse of Communism... Read more
American Life League says issue of pro-abortion politicians and Communion is still important after elections
American Life League president Judie Brown said the U.S. bishops must take action against Catholic public figures who take a... Read more
UN predicts steep declines in population growth
The United Nations Population Division released another report recently that predicts a large aging population and sharp declines in population... Read more
Boston archbishop delays some parish closings
Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley held a meeting yesterday with 18 pastors, whose parishes are scheduled to close, to tell them... Read more
Exhibit tells history of religious sisters in the United States
A new exhibit tells of the joy of religious life and the impact religious sisters have had on the United... Read more
Pro-lifers upset with Bush's pick for attorney general
Pro-life activists are upset over President George W. Bush's appointment of Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. He succeeds John Ashcroft. Read more
Experts discuss importance of role of women in the Church
Four women leaders in the Archdiocese of Denver took part in a panel discussion Nov. 9 titled "Women in the... Read more
Denver Archdiocese starts sex-abuse awareness program for children
The Archdiocese of Denver is starting a new sexual abuse awareness program for children in its parishes. Diocesan officials expect... Read more
Moral values decided the Bush win, says archbishop
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver said the 2004 elections demonstrated the importance of religion for most Americans, even though pollsters... Read more
War is sometimes necessary, says archbishop at annual military Mass
Hundreds of Catholics in the U.S. military and their families gathered for the 13th annual Red, White and Blue Mass... Read more
Man sentenced to 20 years for cathedral arson
A Superior Court judge sentenced Stuart Vincent Smith Nov. 8 to 20 yeas in prison for attempting to burn down... Read more
Ave Maria Singles launches Spanish version of website
Ave Maria Singles, (www.avemariasingles.com), the first website for Catholic singles on the internet, has launched a Spanish version of its... Read more
Bush Administration confirms support for marriage amendment
Senior White House Advisor Karl Rove confirmed in an interview yesterday on FOX News Sunday that President George W. Bush... Read more
Democrats out of touch with traditional values, says former NCR editor
The former editor of the National Catholic Register, Francis X. Maier, says millions of Democrats across the country voted Republican... Read more
New book tells of married Catholics who met their spouses on the Internet
Twenty-five Catholic couples share about their relationships and how they met on a Catholic Web site called AveMariaSingles.com in a... Read more
Health plan not covering abortion or contraception now offered to federal employees
A Catholic-run health insurance plan which does not cover abortion, contraceptives or fertility treatment has been made available to federal... Read more
Groups will hold pray-in to stop pro-abortion senator from being reappointed
A coalition of pro-life groups is planning a "pray-in" Nov. 10 at the Dirksen Senate Office building to ask that... Read more
