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Same-sex ‘marriage’ support is overstated, New York Catholic Conference cautions state legislature
Responding to reports that the New York Senate could vote on same-sex “marriage” today, the New York State Catholic Conference... Read more
Same-sex 'marriage' expected to be approved in D.C.
On Tuesday, Dec.1, council members in D.C. are expected to vote in favor of a bill that will legalize same-sex... Read more
Movie about Fatima released on DVD
“The 13th Day,” a movie based on the memoirs of Sister Maria Lucia de Jesus, is being released today on... Read more
Fall meeting of Catholic-Jewish dialogue focuses on witnessing
The fall dialogue between the U.S. bishops and the National Council of Synagogues (NCS) of America Catholic and Jewish leaders... Read more
AIDS victims need effective compassion and a ‘message of conversion,’ Catholic Medical Association leader says
The head of a Catholic medical organization says that World AIDS Day is a time to show “effective compassion” to... Read more
Car safety researchers using ‘pregnant’ crash-test dummy to protect mothers and unborn
Responding to an increasing number of women who continue to drive late in their pregnancies, car manufacturers are researching safety... Read more
N.J. bishops encourage faithful to stand up for marriage
The New Jersey bishops asked pastors to read a statement to their parishioners last weekend which explained the Catholic Church's... Read more
St. Louis Archbishop responds to gay rights protest outside cathedral
In a statement Monday, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis responded to a demonstration held outside the city's cathedral... Read more
Twilight's 'New Moon' demonstrates human longing for true love, says Catholic author and youth speaker
Teenage girls (and their mothers) had been joining the growing wave of Twilight fans or fanatics, even before the movie... Read more
Knights announce $1 million food drive for U.S., Canadian families
On Wednesday the Knights of Columbus announced its commitment of $1 million to food banks across the U.S and Canada... Read more
U.S. bishops launch Advent and Christmas website
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has created an Advent and Christmas website with suggestions for daily prayers, readings,... Read more
'Reign Day' to commemorate feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Louisiana
Sacred Heart Apostolate, a global movement for renewing societies by centering families on the love of God incarnated in the... Read more
Teen makes training video for altar servers
Daniel Deane is a busy young man. As is the case with any 15-year-old, Deane works hard to balance school... Read more
Father Myladiyil's book examines good, bad biblical characters
A Mississippi priest has recently finished writing his first book, “His Instruments: If God Can Use Them, He Can Use... Read more
Pro-life conference sells out months early
The National Conference of Students for Life of America, scheduled to be held on Jan 23, 2010, has already sold... Read more
Archbishop of Detroit leads pro-life vigil 'rooted in Christian love'
On Saturday, nearly 700 parishioners of the Archdiocese of Detroit participated in a pro-life vigil led by Archbishop Allen Vigneron. ... Read more
Producer of 'The Passion of the Christ' calls on students to 'make the world a better place'
The latest installment of the Franciscan University Distinguished Speaker Series, Steve McEveety, the producer of “The Passion of the Christ,”... Read more
Massachusetts priest and sister honored for service to black Catholics
A priest and a religious sister of Massachusetts have been honored for their service to the black Catholic community. Read more
Sioux Falls cathedral renovation project points to the divine
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, S.D is undergoing a three-year makeover to restore the it to the... Read more
Downtown Chicago Nativity Scene to be dedicated Saturday
The Chicago Nativity Scene will be dedicated in Daly Plaza in downtown on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., organizers... Read more
