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Step forward to defend DOMA from repeal, bishops' official urges
Following President Barack Obama’s backing of a bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), an official with the... Read more
Bishops oppose mandatory contraception and sterilization coverage
The U.S. bishops “strongly oppose” a proposal to mandate coverage of surgical sterilization and all FDA-approved birth control in private... Read more
Legal complaint fails to stop Catholic University's single-sex dorm plan
Catholic University of America is going ahead with its plan for single-sex residence halls despite a complaint filed on July... Read more
Illinois backs off second attempt to block Catholic Charities foster work
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has abandoned a second attempt to block Catholic Charities from providing foster... Read more
Savannah diocese receives new bishop from Pope Benedict
On July 19, Pope Benedict XVI appointed 59-year-old Father Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., to lead the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges confidence in the Gospel, as he goes to Philly
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who will soon leave the Archdiocese of Denver to become the new Archbishop of Philadelphia, says... Read more
Pope appoints Archbishop Chaput to Philadelphia archdiocese
Pope Benedict appointed Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver on July 19 to lead the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Read more
Christendom College founder Warren Carroll dies at 79
Warren H. Carroll, a Catholic historian and founder of Christendom College, died on July 17 at the age of 79. Read more
Pope will appoint Archbishop Chaput to lead Philadelphia archdiocese
A Vatican source has confirmed that on July 19 Pope Benedict XVI will appoint Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver... Read more
Report: American taxpayers provide one-third of Planned Parenthood's annual budget
A new in-depth report on Planned Parenthood by a pro-life group shows that American taxpayers give substantial amounts of money... Read more
Tennessee priest ‘presents himself to the Church’
Seven years after entering the Catholic Church, Father Doug Owens’s journey toward ordination was sealed with the single word present,... Read more
On a Mission: Young adults dedicated to evangelization
Every year, teams of young adults from around the country hit the road, armed with suitcases, sleeping bags, and hearts... Read more
California LGBT curriculum is ‘indoctrination,’ critic says
The California governor has signed into law a bill that will not simply require a “gay history” curriculum. It requires... Read more
Rep. Michele Bachmann's church may be anti-Catholic but she isn't, says Bill Donohue
As Rep. Michele Bachmann faces scrutiny for ties with a Lutheran church that believes the Pope is the anti-Christ, Catholic... Read more
Service retreat inspires junior high students in Florida
Learning that you can truly make a difference in the world is an eye-opening experience for anyone. For middle school-aged... Read more
Compassion said to be key in helping those who have had abortions
Compassion and understanding go a long way when it comes to helping people who have had abortions. Read more
Drop ‘loopholes’ from ‘Faithful Citzenship’ document, commentators advocate
The U.S. bishops’ “Faithful Citizenship” document on Catholics’ voting responsibilities should be revised to remove “loopholes” that allow Catholics to... Read more
Dominicans and local bishop mourn murdered Louisiana priest
Catholics in Louisiana are mourning the death of Dominican priest and pastor Father Edward Everitt, who was found robbed and... Read more
Sisters of Mercy financial group supports Call to Action
The financial management system of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas supports a Catholic dissenting group and links to... Read more
Judge blocks NYC law threatening crisis pregnancy centers
A federal judge on July 13 temporarily barred New York City from enforcing a new law that would cripple crisis... Read more
