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Catholic Relief Services tried to minimize risk of scandal with aid group

Jul 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic Relief Services has said that it took steps to fight against the possibility of scandal due to its funding... Read more

Archbishop-designate Salvatore Cordileone.

US bishops' marriage advocate to lead San Francisco archdiocese

Jul 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., the U.S. bishops’ leader on defense of marriage issues, has been named by... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.

As secularism spreads, Archbishop Chaput charts path for renewal

Jul 26, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Changes in the nature of American society call the faithful to renew their commitment to living out their beliefs in... Read more

Steubenville axes Catholic chapel from logo after legal threat

Jul 26, 2012

In response to a threatened lawsuit from an atheist group, the Steubenville, Ohio city council says it will remove from... Read more

Women's candle business aims to 'keep noses in the Bible'

Jul 26, 2012

A new, Denver-based candle business seeks to share the richness of the Bible while helping support the local pro-life community.  Read more

Civility in America logo.

Public frustration prompts new campaign for political civility

Jul 26, 2012

With nearly 80 percent of U.S. residents expressing frustration over the tone of political discourse, the Knights of Columbus have... Read more

Leslee J. Unruh, President of the pro-life counseling group Alpha Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Court upholds S. Dakota rule based on abortion's suicide risk

Jul 26, 2012

A federal appeals court has upheld a South Dakota informed consent rule requiring that abortion doctors warn women seeking abortions... Read more

One Million Moms campaign urges removal of anti-family show

Jul 26, 2012

A group of concerned mothers across the country is protesting an upcoming television show that depicts homosexuality and surrogate childbearing... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.

Archbishop Aquila praises heroic actions during theater shooting

Jul 25, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Those who offered their lives to save their loved ones in the recent Colorado theater shooting exemplified the Christian virtues... Read more

Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston.

W. Virginia bishops says testimony debunks abuse allegation

Jul 25, 2012

Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston says accusations of abuse against him have been disproved, with the alleged victim and... Read more

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Philadelphia archdiocese promises vigilance as priest is sentenced

Jul 24, 2012

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia offered prayer and a pledge to protect children July 24, as Monsignor William Lynn received a... Read more

An Aurora Police Department squad car outside of the Century 16 Theatre in Aurora, Colo.

Chaplain says faith can help officers cope with Aurora shooting

Jul 24, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A strong faith in God can play an important role for law enforcement officers struggling to deal with the aftermath... Read more

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix.

Creighton partnership does not change Phoenix hospital's non-Catholic status

Jul 24, 2012

Despite its collaboration with a Catholic university, St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix remains a non-Catholic institution due to dissent on... Read more

Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.

Boy Scouts lauded for continuing ban on openly gay members

Jul 23, 2012

The Boy Scouts of America has drawn praise for upholding a policy of prohibiting openly homosexual leaders and members, in... Read more

Bishop James Conley speaks at the July 22, 2012 prayer vigil in Aurora, Colo.

Denver bishop urges hope at vigil for shooting victims

Jul 23, 2012

Bishop James D. Conley of Denver delivered the invocation at a non-denominational Sunday evening vigil for the victims of the... Read more

Memorial Mass on July 21 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Aurora, Colo. for the shooting victims.

Pastors of Aurora churches comfort, encourage parishioners

Jul 23, 2012

By Kate Veik

The pastor of an Aurora parish mourning the death of one of their own in a July 20 mass shooting,... Read more

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50-year member: Catholic Daughters offers friendships, service

Jul 22, 2012

Any guest in Josephine Valasek's midtown apartment quickly discovers what's important to the 89-year-old member of St. Cecilia Parish in... Read more

Saint Charbel Makhlouf.

Lebanese hermit St. Charbel remembered July 24

Jul 22, 2012

On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit... Read more

US bishops' relief agency defends alliance with aid organization

Jul 21, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic Relief Services, the official overseas relief agency for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, says that it worked with... Read more

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Home is where the box is

Jul 21, 2012

Sisters Brianna and Danielle Breen look out of the roof of the cardboard dwelling where they spent the night at... Read more