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California bishops back repeal of “reverse-bias” anti-discrimination law

Mar 31, 2008

The California Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state’s bishops, is backing an effort that would remove sexual... Read more

Rev. Wright and Fr. Michael Pfleger

Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivers blessing at Chicago Catholic church

Mar 31, 2008

Senator Barack Obama’s controversial former spiritual adviser, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, made a surprise appearance at a Catholic church on the... Read more

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Deal Hudson gets Rev. John Hagee’s real opinion of Catholicism

Mar 31, 2008

Reverend John Hagee has been in the news over the last month for his endorsement of presidential candidate John McCain... Read more

Bishop Thomas Wenski

Diocese of Orlando pioneers Festival of Faith

Mar 31, 2008

The Diocese of Orlando, Florida will host its first-ever Festival of Faith on May 8-10.  Venturing into the digital world,... Read more

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CNA introduces "Nothing Left Unsaid"

Mar 31, 2008

Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce that it has added Hugh McNichol, as a featured daily columnist.  McNichol’s column,... Read more

The new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Houston prepares to dedicate new Co-Cathedral

Mar 30, 2008

The "stunning" Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be dedicated in Houston by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo next Wednesday, ABC affiliate... Read more

Students adoring Jesus at last year\'s procession

Notre Dame to hold fourth annual Eucharistic Procession

Mar 30, 2008

The University of Notre Dame will hold its fourth annual Eucharistic Procession across campus on Sunday, April 20. According to... Read more

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Sirius satellite radio to offer three channels covering April papal visit

Mar 29, 2008

SIRIUS Satellite Radio has announced that three Catholic channels will provide coverage for Pope Benedict XVI’s April visit to the... Read more

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Three things remain: Faith, hope and love for impaired elderly persons

Mar 29, 2008

I remember it perfectly, like a snapshot in my mind’s eye. A cold, grey morning in February with a new... Read more

Pennsylvania Catholics positioned to swing presidential election

Mar 28, 2008

As the last major primary state for the Democratic Party presidential contest and a contested state in the general election,... Read more

California anti-homeschooling court decision appealed

Mar 28, 2008

A February 28 court decision outlawing homeschooling in California will be reconsidered by the California Court of Appeal.  Read more

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Wanted: One million Americans to pray pro-life Rosary

Mar 28, 2008

The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is attempting to organize one million people in the United States to pray the... Read more

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Two California conferences to mark 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae

Mar 27, 2008

The California Catholic Daily reports that the Diocese of San Bernardino and the Diocese of Oakland will host two separate... Read more

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Young need lessons in morality

Mar 27, 2008

Religious educators attending a workshop entitled “Teaching Morality to Adolescents” at the 41st Annual Diocesan Religious Education Workshop Day held... Read more

Catholic vote could make or break McCain, says Reagan Catholic liaison

Mar 27, 2008

Supporters of all major party candidates for the United States presidency are angling to discover how to best appeal to... Read more

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Houston church vandalized twice during Holy Week

Mar 27, 2008

During Holy Week a Catholic church in Houston was targeted by iconoclastic vandals who in separate incidents damaged two statues... Read more

Arizona passes partial-birth abortion ban

Mar 26, 2008

The Arizona legislature on Tuesday passed two bills regulating abortion in the state and sent them to Gov. Janet Napolitano... Read more

Survey reveals Americans have positive opinion of Pope Benedict

Mar 26, 2008

On Tuesday the Knights of Columbus published the results of a survey they commissioned on American’s opinions about the Catholic... Read more

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Bishop to dedicate oratory at Ave Maria University

Mar 25, 2008

The oratory at Ave Maria University will be dedicated next week at a Mass celebrated by Bishop of Venice Frank... Read more

Pastor John Hagee

Hagee denies anti-Catholicism accusations

Mar 25, 2008

An influential Texas pastor who endorsed Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain has denied allegations he is anti-Catholic. Read more