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Court ordered to hear Christian college's health care challenge
The Supreme Court has ordered a federal court of appeals to consider a Christian college's claim that its religious freedom... Read more
Church remembers St. Peter of Alexandria, 'Seal of the Martyrs'
Local commemorations of the fourth-century martyr Saint Peter of Alexandria will take place on Nov. 25 and 26. Although his... Read more
Catholic students host 'HopeKids Day' for terminally-ill
Kids can still hope in the future, even if a life-threatening illness makes that future uncertain at best. Just ask... Read more
Tulsa diocese celebrates Year of Faith with rich variety
The Diocese of Tulsa has big plans for the Year of Faith and is crowning its efforts with a “bucket... Read more
Critics find UN contraception push harmful to women
A United Nations population report calling for global contraceptive access has drawn fire from doctors and pro-life advocates who say... Read more
Priest takes food stamp challenge in solidarity with poor
The head of Catholic Charities in D.C. recently experienced the struggle of low-income families relying on food stamps, noting that... Read more
Thanksgiving Day shopping called 'assault' on family life
The expansion of Thanksgiving weekend shopping to the holiday itself has raised concerns among both workers and clergy who worry... Read more
Assault of pro-life advocate leads to arrest of alleged serial rapist
The arrest of a prominent Denver realtor who allegedly assaulted a senior citizen collecting signatures for a pro-life petition has lead... Read more
Kansas school upholds Catholic identity, fosters vocations
St. John's Catholic School in Beloit, Kan. is striving to revitalize Catholic culture by promoting openness to priestly and religious... Read more
New March for Life president plans increased youth appeal
After being named the president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Jeanne F. Monahan says she plans... Read more
Catholic political activist looks at how much tone matters
Catholic political activist Deal Hudson says the results of the 2012 elections have caused him to reflect on the tensions... Read more
Hobby Lobby appealing refusal of HHS mandate injunction
The retailer Hobby Lobby will appeal a federal court’s refusal of its request for an injunction against a Health and... Read more
At Lincoln installation, Bishop Conley says holiness is success
As he was installed in the Diocese of Lincoln on Tuesday, Bishop James D. Conley stressed the need for bishops... Read more
Author says society's marriage discussion must remember children
Catholics seeking to build up a strong culture of marriage must focus on promoting a healthy understanding of it rather... Read more
Judge grants HHS mandate injunction to Bible publisher
A federal court has granted an injunction protecting Protestant Christian Bible publisher Tyndale House Publishers from the Department of Health... Read more
Family is the first seminary, says Archbishop Gomez
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said this week that Catholics need to encourage vocations to the priesthood especially... Read more
Archbishop Chaput says Year of Faith holds solution to relativism
The current Year of Faith is an opportunity to counter the cultural relativism that plagues modern society and that has... Read more
Hurricane Sandy efforts move from relief to recovery
Dioceses in the mid-Atlantic are starting to move their Hurricane Sandy relief efforts to a focus on recovery, 18 days... Read more
Franciscan Outreach provides shelter to Chicago’s homeless 365 days a year
In mid-October, Teresa Widman did not know where she was going to sleep, or what she was going to eat.... Read more
Feast of St. Columbanus, Irish monk and 'Father of Europe,' falls on Nov. 23
An originator of Ireland's unique monastic tradition, who went on to serve as a missionary to continental Europe during the... Read more
