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Priests for Life to honor Terry Schiavo with anniversary Mass
Today, the fifth anniversary of the death of Terry Schiavo, Priests for Life will celebrate an honorary Mass and a... Read more
Thomas More College’s new president inspired by Pope Benedict
The Spring 2010 semester at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is only Dr. William Fahey’s second semester as president... Read more
Cardinal Mahony praises Pope’s swift response to Los Angeles abuse cases
Responding to controversial media reports about Pope Benedict’s handling of abusive clergy, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, the Archbishop of Los... Read more
Gonzaga University upholds ban on controversial play
The Cardinal Newman Society reported on March 30 that Gonzaga University is upholding its ban on the controversial play “The... Read more
US bishops make appeal for funding youth ministry
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on Tuesday the 2010 Catholic Home Mission Appeal, which will urge dioceses... Read more
Reports blaming Pope for mishandled sex abuse case are inaccurate, Church judge reveals
Reports in the New York Times and other media about a Wisconsin priest who sexually abused deaf children have been... Read more
U.S. bishops profoundly grateful for Pope's work in combating sexual abuse
This morning the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed “profound gratitude” for the assistance that Pope Benedict XVI has given... Read more
Pope Benedict being 'scourged at the pillar,' says New York archbishop
In remarks following Palm Sunday Mass, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York urged Catholics “to express our love and solidarity”... Read more
PepsiCo shareholder proposal seeks accountability in funding for homosexual causes
Shareholders of PepsiCo should vote for a shareholder proposal that the food, drink and snack company disclose its standards for... Read more
Diocese cuts funds for agency supporting same-sex 'marriage'
The Diocese of Portland, Maine has cut the funding for a homeless aid group who lied to about their support... Read more
Weigel: NY Times trying to discredit Church using sex abuse
In an article published on Monday, noted Catholic scholar George Weigel condemned the recent media treatment of Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Executive order on abortion funding won’t stand, Washington Post columnist says
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker has denied that President Obama’s executive order barring funding for abortions is of any enforceable... Read more
Worcester men's conference 'packed with power'
The 10th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference produced the event’s first sell-out, drawing close to 1,300 people, including walk-ins... Read more
Task force reaches out to Spanish speaking Catholics
In May 2008, after spending four months studying Spanish in Cuernavaca, Mexico, Polish immigrant Father Janusz Korban was assigned special... Read more
Pentecostal pastor optimistic about ‘future of faith’
In a recent conversation with Princeton philosophy of law professor Dr. Robert George, Pastor Eugene Rivers affirmed that the only... Read more
Planned Parenthood head thanks religious sisters for ‘critical support’ of health care bill
Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards has praised the Catholic religious sisters who endorsed the Senate health care bill, claiming they... Read more
Rep. Stupak: Speaker Pelosi had extra health care votes ‘in her pocket’
The health care reform bill would have passed the House without the votes of Rep. Bart Stupak’s pro-life Democrats because... Read more
Diocese of Columbus launches Facebook application to encourage vocations
The Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Columbus has hired a marketing firm to develop and manage a Facebook... Read more
Life with Down Syndrome baby 'normal and beautiful,' says blogger
Professional photographer and blogger Kelle Hampton recently discussed her experience in giving birth to a baby with Down Syndrome in... Read more
White House Easter Egg Roll ticket giveaway excludes private schools, parents say
The White House has announced it has reserved 3,000 free tickets for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll for... Read more
