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Wealthy homosexual activist advises ‘active measures’ against religious opponents
Delivering an acceptance speech for a GLSEN award, a wealthy homosexual activist has attacked Catholic leaders, saying they are among... Read more
Bishops to vote on pastoral letter aimed at strengthening marriage
As part of the bishops’ efforts to promote Catholics’ “renewed commitment” to strengthening marriage, a pastoral letter on marriage will... Read more
Bishop Sample explains decision to ask Bishop Gumbleton not to visit diocese
Bishop of Marquette Alexander K. Sample has commented on his request that Bishop Thomas Gumbleton not come to the diocese.... Read more
Rhode Island diocese 'rejoices' as Pope appoints auxiliary
Msgr. Robert C. Evans today was named auxiliary bishop in his home diocese of Providence, R.I. At a press conference... Read more
Ann Arbor sisters announce dates for popular discernment retreat
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have announced the dates for this year's 24-hour discernment retreats for... Read more
Holy Father names new bishop for Diocese of Duluth
On Thursday morning, Pope Benedict named Msgr. Paul D. Sirba, currently vicar general and moderator of the curia in St.... Read more
Miami priest appointed by Pope to head Colorado diocese
This morning the Vatican announced that Fr. Fernando Isern from the Archdiocese of Miami has been appointed by Pope Benedict... Read more
Pro-life feminists challenge New York’s payments for human egg donations
A pro-life feminist group has filed suit to block the use of New York state taxpayer funds to pay women... Read more
Priest beats poker pros to win $100,000 for parish church fund
A South Carolina priest bested an NBA basketball star and two professional poker players, including former world champion Daniel Negreanu,... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops say health care reform proposals have ‘critical shortcomings’
The bishops of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference have issued a statement on national health care reform, saying present proposals have... Read more
As Senate health care bill moves, U.S. bishops' officials see flaws going unfixed
Responding to the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of a proposed health care reform bill, officials with the U.S. Conference of... Read more
Catholics United praises Sen. Snowe vote while U.S. bishops express concern
Chris Korzen, Executive Director of Catholics United, a non-profit organization that has consistently supported President Obama's policies, released a statement... Read more
Relics of St. Damien making short U.S. tour on way back to Hawaii
Relics of the newly canonized St. Damien de Veuster, the Leper Priest of Molokai, will be presented for veneration by... Read more
Bishop of Charleston to bless new church bells for cathedral
Three new bells intended for the bell tower of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, South Carolina... Read more
Bishops write to National Security Advisor about ‘critical juncture’ in Afghanistan
Noting the “critical juncture” of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bishop of Albany Howard J. Hubbard has written to... Read more
New ad backing same-sex ‘marriage’ in Maine misrepresents Catholicism, group charges
A new Maine television ad by opponents of a marriage restoration amendment has been criticized for using a self-identified Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George congratulates Obama on winning Nobel Peace Prize
Speaking on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Cardinal Francis George offered his congratulations to President Obama after he received the... Read more
American married couple appointed consultors for Pontifical Council for the Family
A married couple recently appointed by Pope Benedict to be consultors for the Pontifical Council for the Family says they... Read more
White House spokesman: Catholic bishops fail to understand law on federal funding of abortion
Twice last week White House spokesman Robert Gibbs stated that federally funded abortions will not be included in the government's... Read more
President Obama criticizes concept of 'traditional family,' commits to repeal DOMA
This past Saturday evening, Barack Obama became the second sitting U.S. President to make an appearance at the Human Rights Campaign, the... Read more
