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Archbishop Chaput: Campus ministry has eternal value
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia offered encouragement to campus ministers this week, assuring them their mission “matters eternally because... Read more
Theology professor sheds light on 'Les Mis' bishop
In a recent op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Doris Donnelly drew attention to the clerical hero of “Les... Read more
Religious leaders urged to fight global persecution
Religious leaders in America are being called upon by a U.S. congressman to advocate for those across the globe who... Read more
Illinois priest on leave after 911 handcuff call
A priest of the Diocese of Springfield is on leave after he dialed 911 asking for help getting out of... Read more
Bishops find progress in relationship with Catholic colleges
A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging... Read more
Cultural event in NYC to explore meaning of freedom
An organizer for the New York Encounter, a three-day cultural festival held in January, says this year's theme of “Experiencing... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Vatican has announced that Bishop Oscar Cantú will serve as the second leader of the Diocese of Las Cruces,... Read more
California monks build new chapel with medieval stones
A California abbey has been home to Cistercian monks since 1955, and now houses a new chapel built of stones... Read more
Sexual difference critical to understanding marriage, authors say
Defending the sexual complementarity between men and women in marriage is an essential first step in building up a healthy... Read more
University employee allowed back after marriage controversy
A Maryland university employee has been reinstated after spending three months on administrative leave for signing a petition to allow... Read more
Cardinal Dolan decries proposal to expand abortion access
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York expressed “great disappointment” in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement to move forward with the... Read more
One Iranian pastor freed, another remains imprisoned
Reports in Iran indicate that a Christian pastor who was arrested on Christmas Day has been released, while a second... Read more
Pro-adoption ad campaign reaches women nationwide
A national ad campaign that promotes adoption as an alternative to abortion has reached hundreds of women and has helped... Read more
Fla. Catholic conference energizes thousands of college students
The Seek 2013 gathering brought thousands of Catholic college students to Orlando, Florida's Swan and Dolphin Hotel Jan. 2-6, encouraging... Read more
LA archdiocese to release documents as part of anti-abuse effort
The personnel files of priests accused of sexual abuse will soon be released by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, cooperating... Read more
New York auxiliary bishop picked to shepherd Camden
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of New York to lead the Diocese of Camden, N.J.,... Read more
Knowledge of Catholic past deepens faith, historian finds
A new book authored by Dr. James Hitchcock, professor of history at St. Louis University, is aimed at helping Catholics... Read more
Legal reform emphasized during National Migration Week
The U.S. bishops' migration committee is calling for prayer and action during National Migration Week to ease the struggles of... Read more
Pledge to pray daily Rosary draws 80,000 signatures
More than 80,000 people have pledged to pray the Rosary daily, with their names recorded in a book presented to... Read more
San Francisco police officers honored for saving life of newborn
Quick thinking by two San Francisco police officers, who drove a dying newborn to the hospital in the front seat... Read more
