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Wisconsin Catholic bishops urge protection of workers' rights as protests surge
Amid unprecedented protests in the state of Wisconsin over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to sharply limit bargaining rights for... Read more
Obama administration rolls back medical workers' conscience protections
President Obama's Secretary for Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, issued new regulations on Feb. 17, canceling out numerous conscience... Read more
Celebrity-dramatized audio Bible brings renewed vitality to Gospel story
A new audio version of the New Testament dramatized by numerous celebrities is being heralded as a “significant” contribution to... Read more
Vatican ruling against closure of three Mass. churches might not be final
While a decree from the Vatican held that three churches in the Diocese of Springfield should not be closed, a... Read more
'World's finest' Catholic school principal awarded with cash, chocolate
A Catholic school principal from West Virginia was chosen out of 400 nationwide contestants to win a cash prize and... Read more
Archbishop Dolan says claim he hid millions from abuse lawsuits is ‘malarkey’
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York criticized as “malarkey” and “ridiculous and groundless gossip” a lawyer’s claim that while he... Read more
Budget cuts must protect poor and vulnerable, say US bishops
A group of more than 300 Catholic leaders met with members of Congress on Feb. 15, to share a message... Read more
Chart-topping Confession app draws Catholic and non-Catholic interest
Sales of Little iApps' new iPhone “Confession” application have exceeded the developers' expectations, with the program rising to the top... Read more
Hopes for pro-life pregnancy initiative brighter under new Kansas governor
A crisis pregnancy program in Kansas is facing a brighter future under Gov. Sam Brownback, who's made it a priority... Read more
Couple recognized for Valentine's Day wedding 82 years ago
Marshall and Winnie Kuykendall of New Mexico – a couple celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary this Valentine's Day – were... Read more
Mass to commemorate sixth anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death
A Mass commemorating “Terri’s Day,” the sixth anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death, will take place on March 31 at the... Read more
Diocese celebrates Bl. Marianne feast, priest incardinations
At the mid-afternoon Mass for the feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai Jan. 23 at the Cathedral of Our Lady... Read more
Illinois school rolls back tuition, urges families to try Catholic education
News today about the economy usually includes the word “increase.” However, in a bold move to boost enrollment and keep... Read more
Pro-life group's video stings spark ethical debate
The pro-life group Live Action has an indisputably Christian goal in mind, as it aims to defund and expose Planned... Read more
Chicago pro-life project helps women halt second trimester abortions
With the help of two pro-life groups in the area, a Catholic hospital in Illinois has become one of the... Read more
Massachusetts bishops: Severe state budget cuts must not ignore social needs
Massachusetts politicians must remember the vulnerable in their spending cuts planned to remedy a $1.2 billion budget gap, the state’s... Read more
Web initiative lends support to 'Protect Life Act'
As the House of Representatives debates the Protect Life Act, a proposal that would ban abortion funding throughout the federal... Read more
House begins debate on ‘long overdue’ abortion funding restrictions
The House of Representatives has begun debate on proposals targeting funding of abortion in the federal budget. Read more
Retraining employees is latest response to Planned Parenthood exposé
After the release of a new round of videotapes in which Planned Parenthood employees agree to cover up a sex... Read more
Amid criticism, President Obama moves to fill vacant religious ambassador post
In the wake of criticism from religious leaders and political experts, President Obama has moved to appoint a religious freedom... Read more
