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Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees
Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more
Charlotte diocese holds prayer vigil, adoration during DNC
The Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile... Read more
Catholics responding to challenges of Isaac cleanup
As Gulf Coast residents continue the recovery process following Hurricane Isaac, Catholic groups throughout the South have begun organizing disaster... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting
Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more
Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support
For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more
Los Angeles cathedral’s newest chapel houses Guadalupe relic
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has dedicated a new permanent chapel inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more
Planned Parenthood rally speakers frame pro-life views as anti-woman
Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued at a Sept. 4 rally that pro-life views amount to the belief that women are... Read more
Father Groeschel steps down from EWTN show
Franciscan friar Father Benedict Groeschel has stepped down as host of EWTN’s Sunday Night Prime television show following his apology... Read more
Use Labor Day to remember Catholic social doctrine, priest says
A Catholic priest involved in labor advocacy says that Labor Day is a time to reflect on Catholic teaching about... Read more
In Hurricane Isaac's wake, prayers and help for victims
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans prayed for victims of Hurricane Isaac, as the archdiocese's Catholic Charities affiliate assesses... Read more
Alaska's 'grand lady' remembered for service to church, humanity
Mary Louise Rasmuson was in many ways a larger-than-life figure, a Catholic whose generosity and faithfulness greatly benefited the Catholic... Read more
Church remembers priest-monk St. Cloud on Sept. 7
On Sept. 7, the Catholic Church honors the memory of Saint Clodoald, popularly known as Saint Cloud, who escaped from... Read more
Government's purpose is to serve citizens, Cardinal Dolan says
Those seeking public office should remember the primary goal of government is to serve its citizens, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more
Monthly luncheon unites community
Promptly at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, the doors of the auditorium of Visitation Parish,... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
Romney says economic plan will bring relief to families
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that America’s backbone of family, community and faith will be reinforced by initiatives to... Read more
Father Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments
Father Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have apologized for his comments that appeared to blame sex... Read more
University rejects misconduct charge against gay parenting researcher
An official inquiry at the University of Texas at Austin has rejected charges of scientific misconduct which a homosexual activist... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat predicts Catholic swing toward GOP
Jim Nicholson, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, thinks that the Catholic vote remains an important force in modern... Read more
