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EWTN wraps up anniversary celebration with “Grand Finale”
This weekend Catholic media giant, EWTN, will celebrate the last of a handful of events surrounding its 25th anniversary of... Read more
Discussions continue after University of Wisconsin boots Knights of Columbus
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus are attempting to work towards an agreement after the University abruptly... Read more
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Catholics perplexed by actions of San Francisco Catholic Charities
Catholics in San Francisco and throughout the United States continue to be confused by the decision of San Francisco Catholic... Read more
Texas Cathedral granted special status by Pope
On Tuesday, St. Anthony Cathedral in Beaumont was granted Minor Basilica status by Pope Benedict XVI, an honor shared by... Read more
Montana Bishop calls impending execution ‘state-sponsored suicide’
On August 11th, David Thomas Dawson will be the first person to be put to death in the state of... Read more
Las Cruces, New Mexico sued to remove “cruces” from city logo
A case against the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico is going forward, in an attempt to force the removal... Read more
Subject of new movie on 9/11 says Catholic faith saved him from death
Will Jimeno, whose story of survival in the 9/11 attacks is retold in the new Oliver Stone movie “World Trade... Read more
The Catholic University of America cracks down on Lacrosse team after initiation party
The Catholic University of America’s women’s lacrosse team will be walking on thin ice this season following a freshman initiation... Read more
U.S. Bishops strongly oppose over-the-counter sale of abortion causing drug
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reacted yesterday to an announced agreement between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more
Archbishop Dolan saddened by Wisconsin woman’s attempted ordination
Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy Dolan attempted to reach out to and reason with a Wisconsin woman who recently took part in... Read more
Catholic publisher releases Church’s answer to ‘Purpose Driven Life’
Ignatius Press, a major Catholic publisher based in San Francisco has announced the launch of a new series--similar to the... Read more
Study indicates possiblity for clergy reintegration following sexual misconduct in Springfield, IL Diocese
A new report, issued by a special panel to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, says priests who have engaged... Read more
Discharge for Cardinal George delayed by “bleeding episode”
The Archdiocese of Chicago said yesterday, that while Cardinal Francis George remains in stable condition, he has been held in... Read more
Cardinal George continues to improve, orders PB&J, hot chocolate
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Francis George, continues to recuperate, the Archdiocese has announced. He’s also received clearance to have a few... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge to fight for marriage, life, ‘under God’
The Knights of Columbus have adopted, this week, significant resolutions on a number of critical social issues including marriage, the... Read more
Catholic agency to continue adoption referrals for same-sex couples
Catholic Charities of San Francisco announced this week that it would end its work as a full adoption agency –... Read more
Parental notification initiative splits California voters; just over half of Catholics support
While the majority of Christians in California support parental notification legislation, California voters in general are split on a measure... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 for aid in Lebanon
The Knights of Columbus are making a $100,000 donation for humanitarian aid to those affected by the current conflict in... Read more
Senate passes bill to preserve Mt. Soledad Cross
The United States Senate swiftly passed a bill Tuesday, that will preserve a 29-foot concrete cross atop Mt. Soledad in... Read more
Hezbollah uses Christian villages as shields in missile attacks
Recent reports indicate that Hezbollah is using Christian villages to shield its attacks against Israel. Read more
