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Anti-Catholic tract distribution was 'reprehensible,' Tenn. bishop says
The recent distribution of Anti-Catholic tracts in a Tennessee town constituted “reprehensible acts of prejudice and hatred” by people who... Read more
Study claiming Catholic co-eds likelier to ‘hook up’ draws criticism
A study which claimed that Catholic college women are likelier to “hook up” than women with no religious affiliation has... Read more
Shooter of pro-life activist does not feel bad about murders
The man accused of shooting and killing a pro-life advocate and a local business man in Michigan took the stand... Read more
Catholics United head insists Stupak Amendment goes too far
The head of Catholics United, a group advocating the passage of the Senate health care bill, says that the abortion... Read more
Misdialed call connects woman who had scheduled an abortion to pro-life help
An Indiana woman who inadvertently dialed a pro-life group instead of a Planned Parenthood clinic about her appointment for an... Read more
Archbishop Chaput suggests ‘Dos and Don’ts’ for pro-life advocates
Calling pro-life advocates and all Christians to courage and virtue, Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput provided a list of... Read more
Rep. Stupak more hopeful about abortion deal for health care bill
Following his remarks last week that he and his colleagues are prepared to strike down health care reform if it... Read more
Arizona bishops say illegal immigrant bills would discourage reporting crime
In a statement released yesterday, the bishops of the Catholic Conference of Arizona told state lawmakers that they fear proposed... Read more
Feedback from Oprah appearance 'overwhelmingly positive' for Dominican sisters
In February, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist made an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Since... Read more
Vatican representative to UN warns programs for women becoming more ideological
Some United Nations’ programs dedicated to advancing gender equality are becoming “increasingly ideologically driven” and a hindrance to women’s genuine... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston sees significant financial recovery for Catholic Appeal
The Archdiocese of Boston has launched its 2010 Catholic Appeal, with recent figures indicating significant financial recovery since Cardinal Seán... Read more
Denver archbishop explains why lesbian couple's child not admitted to school
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver weighed-in today on the recent decision to not re-enroll the child of a lesbian couple... Read more
Refusal of lesbian couple's child at Catholic school brings out dissenters
After local media reported that the child of a lesbian couple was refused enrollment at an elementary school in Boulder,... Read more
Sainthood promoted for Mississippi priest
Father Benjamín Piovan, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Saltillo, Mexico, traveled to Mississippi recently to talk with Bishop Joseph... Read more
Archdiocese defends enrollment guidelines for Catholic schools
On Friday, the Archdiocese of Denver defended its decision to not readmit a local same-sex couple's child into a Catholic... Read more
Denver chancery to offer sacred art exhibit
An exhibit of sacred works by a Denver artist depicting Lenten and Easter themes ranging from the passion of Christ... Read more
Scranton bishop-elect laments young death of priest who struggled with drugs
Bishop-elect of Scranton Joseph C. Bambera has lamented the “unexpected and untimely death” of a priest who struggled with drug... Read more
Bishops offer support on key health care vote if pro-life conditions are met
An official with the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has said that the bishops would work to secure a “key vote”... Read more
Rep. Stupak prepared to strike down healthcare reform over abortion
On Thursday, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) commented that he and his 11 Democratic allies within the House are prepared to... Read more
ND 88 member dies of cancer, court case continues
The Thomas More Society reported on Wednesday that one of the 88 pro-life protestors who was arrested at the University... Read more
