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Catechism is key to parish's Lay Formation Program
"We are using information to assist in formation that will lead to transformation," is how Msgr. Michael Heras, pastor at... Read more
Jan. 24 brings feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of Church unity
On Jan. 24, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity that runs from Jan. 18-25, Catholics will celebrate the... Read more
US bishops, Catholic college presidents to review use of papal document on campuses
Bishops and Catholic university presidents across U.S. are set to begin talks this year as a first step in the... Read more
New exhibit to highlight role of Pope and Jews
An exhibit which depicts the role Pope John Paul II played in promoting tolerance toward the Jews will open at... Read more
Exorcist praises new movie 'The Rite' for showing power of faith
Father Gary Thomas, whose real life experience as an exorcist-in-training is chronicled in the highly anticipated movie “The Rite,” praised... Read more
Archbishop Dolan outlines bishops' advice to new Congress
Along with their Jan. 18 recommendations on fixing “serious moral problems” in last year's health care legislation, the United States... Read more
Sargent Shriver remembered for public service and pro-life stand
Catholic politician and public servant Robert Sargent Shriver died on Jan. 18 at the age of 95 in Bethesda, Maryland.... Read more
Holy Wood Acting Studio aiming to form actors with good character (Updated)
On March 28, a team of acting coaches and other entertainment industry professionals will partner with spiritual guides and leadership... Read more
After abortionist’s conviction, clinic whistleblower to receive award
A pro-life group’s first whistleblower award will go to a former clinic worker in Massachusetts who provided evidence that an... Read more
Legislation introduced to permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion
Legislation which would permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs is “one of our highest legislative priorities,”... Read more
Survey: Americans still view Kennedy’s inauguration speech as important
Americans believe that key themes from President Kennedy’s inauguration speech are still important more than 50 years later, a new... Read more
US bishops say health care law needs crucial changes in new Congress
In a Jan. 18 letter to members of the 112th Congress, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops advised significant... Read more
Mexican actor pledges to build largest pro-life women's clinic in US
Mexican producer and actor Eduardo Verastegui has announced that his organization, Mantle of Guadalupe, is planning to build the largest... Read more
EWTN announces plans to acquire National Catholic Register
Eternal Word Television Network, the world's largest religious media provider, announced on Jan. 19 that it would be acquiring the... Read more
Man’s 3,700-mile run across America emphasizes importance of prayer
A Catholic man is running across America and praying the whole way. Despite the difficulties he has faced, he says... Read more
Human rights groups urge Obama to press Chinese president on abuses
As the White House welcomes President Hu Jintao of China this week, critics are decrying China for its record of... Read more
Bishop of Tucson lays Catholic shooting victims to rest
After the Jan. 8 shooting that killed six people and injured thirteen, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Bishop Gerald F.... Read more
Weakening of Catholic identity contributes to school enrollment decline, cautions professor
In the wake of the Archdiocese of New York recently closing 27 of its schools, conversation on the sharp decline... Read more
Vandals tag two California churches with anti-Catholic threat
One or more vandals recently spray painted a misspelled phrase “Kill the Cathlics” on two different Catholic churches in California. Read more
Christian leaders rally against gay activists 'hijacking' Martin Luther King legacy
On the observance of Martin Luther King Day, African-American leaders noted the slain civil rights figure’s Christian position on cultural... Read more
