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‘Abbey’ program promotes camaraderie, service in Nebraska school
Cathedral of the Risen Christ grade school in Lincoln, Neb. started a new program for students in grades 6-8 last... Read more
Rhode Island music minister to conduct Divine Mercy Mass
As Catholics throughout the world celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1,... Read more
Catholic Charities urges help for communities ripped by tornadoes
Catholic Charities is appealing for help for families in southern states after a series of devastating storms killed over 300... Read more
Military archbishop questions need for atheist chaplaincy
Several atheist, agnostic, and secular humanist organizations are pushing to establish their own U.S. military “chaplaincy” for soldiers. The head... Read more
Newt Gingrich tells of Catholic faith’s ‘transforming power’ over secularism
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that his conversion to Catholicism helped him... Read more
Cardinal suspends controversial Chicago priest
Controversial Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger was suspended by the archdiocese on April 27 after making public statements threatening to... Read more
New missal translation a 'gift' to modern generation, says Denver bishop
Auxiliary Bishop of Denver James D. Conley praised the new translation of the Roman Missal, calling it the Church's “gift... Read more
Connecticut bishop hails John Paul II as champion of religious freedom
At a time when Christians face heightened persecution particularly in the Middle East, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut... Read more
Pope appoints new bishop to Florida diocese
Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Felipe de Jesus Estevez, a former auxiliary bishop of Miami, to lead the northwestern Florida diocese... Read more
Divine Mercy image in Chicago's Daly Plaza reaching thousands
One of the fastest-growing devotions in the Catholic Church is reaching the heart of downtown Chicago through the work of... Read more
Kmiec says 'injustice' forced him from ambassador position
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec wrote an April 24 open letter reaffirming his admiration for President Obama and... Read more
Day of prayer aims at encouraging Catholics to foster vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be held on May 15, Good Shepherd Sunday, to underscore Catholics’ duty... Read more
Law firm drops DOMA defense after gay activist pressure
A prominent law firm has withdrawn from an agreement to defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act following pressure from homosexual... Read more
New survey shows public admiration for John Paul II
A new survey conducted by the Knights of Columbus shows that both Catholic and non-Catholic U.S. residents overwhelmingly admire Pope... Read more
Abortion debate takes center stage at downtown Denver campus
Amid graphic images and vitriolic jeers, the pro-life group Justice for All held an event on Denver’s Auraria Campus April... Read more
Pope gives new bishop to Indiana diocese
Pope Benedict appointed Kentucky priest Fr. Charles Thompson as bishop of the diocese of Evansville, Ind. on April 26. Read more
Detroit archbishop speaks out against Terry Jones rally
Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron joined with a group of religious leaders in opposing a Florida pastor's plan to hold... Read more
Michigan Catholic students volunteer in Mississippi
As long as there is a need, students from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in Michigan will continue coming to... Read more
NJ students step forward to join Catholic Church
St. Mary Magdalen Regional School in Millville, N.J. will finish this academic year with more than a dozen additional Catholic... Read more
N. Carolina bishop calls for prayers and support after deadly tornadoes
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh has asked the faithful to pray this Holy Week for the victims and survivors... Read more
