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Cardinal George recovering well, set to leave hospital

Aug 14, 2006

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday, that Cardinal Francis George is recovering well and will leave the hospital sometime today.  Read more

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Kirk Douglas urges Gibson to seek Catholic help

Aug 13, 2006

Veteran actor Kirk Douglas has urged Mel Gibson to seek "spiritual guidance" from his own Church before consulting with Jewish... Read more

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Bishop apologizes for delay in reporting sex abuse by priest to authorities

Aug 13, 2006

Bishop Daniel Walsh of the Santa Rosa pledged never again to delay notifying authorities of priest misconduct.  Read more

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Catholic Relief Services struggling to lead massive aid effort in Lebanon

Aug 10, 2006

Officials from the Maryland-based Catholic Relief Services announced last week that they, along with their oversees partner Caritas Lebanon, are... Read more

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EWTN wraps up anniversary celebration with “Grand Finale”

Aug 10, 2006

This weekend Catholic media giant, EWTN, will celebrate the last of a handful of events surrounding its 25th anniversary of... Read more

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Discussions continue after University of Wisconsin boots Knights of Columbus

Aug 10, 2006

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus are attempting to work towards an agreement after the University abruptly... Read more

Catholics perplexed by actions of San Francisco Catholic Charities

Aug 10, 2006

Catholics in San Francisco and throughout the United States continue to be confused by the decision of San Francisco Catholic... Read more

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Texas Cathedral granted special status by Pope

Aug 9, 2006

On Tuesday, St. Anthony Cathedral in Beaumont was granted Minor Basilica status by Pope Benedict XVI, an honor shared by... Read more

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Montana Bishop calls impending execution ‘state-sponsored suicide’

Aug 9, 2006

On August 11th, David Thomas Dawson will be the first person to be put to death in the state of... Read more

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Las Cruces, New Mexico sued to remove “cruces” from city logo

Aug 9, 2006

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

Aug 9, 2006

Will Jimeno, whose story of survival in the 9/11 attacks is retold in the new Oliver Stone movie “World Trade... Read more

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The Catholic University of America cracks down on Lacrosse team after initiation party

Aug 9, 2006

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

Aug 9, 2006

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reacted yesterday to an announced agreement between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more

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Archbishop Dolan saddened by Wisconsin woman’s attempted ordination

Aug 8, 2006

Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy Dolan attempted to reach out to and reason with a Wisconsin woman who recently took part in... Read more

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Catholic publisher releases Church’s answer to ‘Purpose Driven Life’

Aug 7, 2006

Ignatius Press, a major Catholic publisher based in San Francisco has announced the launch of a new series--similar to the... Read more

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Study indicates possiblity for clergy reintegration following sexual misconduct in Springfield, IL Diocese

Aug 6, 2006

A new report, issued by a special panel to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, says priests who have engaged... Read more

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Discharge for Cardinal George delayed by “bleeding episode”

Aug 6, 2006

The Archdiocese of Chicago said yesterday, that while Cardinal Francis George remains in stable condition, he has been held in... Read more

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Cardinal George continues to improve, orders PB&J, hot chocolate

Aug 3, 2006

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’

Aug 3, 2006

The Knights of Columbus have adopted, this week, significant resolutions on a number of critical social issues including marriage, the... Read more

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Catholic agency to continue adoption referrals for same-sex couples

Aug 3, 2006

Catholic Charities of San Francisco announced this week that it would end its work as a full adoption agency –... Read more