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Newark leads the nation in priest ordinations

May 22, 2006

The Archdiocese of Newark will have the largest ordination in the country this year, with 17 ordinands.  Read more

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Cardinal O'Malley disciplines CEO of Catholic hospital

May 22, 2006

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston has issued “a stern reprimand and warning” to Dr. Robert Haddad, president and CEO of... Read more

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Madonna continues to shock using Christian symbols in new show, regrets Catholic League

May 22, 2006

The singer Madonna kicked off her “Confessions” tour in Los Angeles yesterday.  Between political statements and oral sex jokes, Madonna... Read more

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Priests urge Oklahoma governor to sign pro-life bill

May 21, 2006

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a comprehensive pro-life bill on a number of abortion-related matters. If signed into law, SB... Read more

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Iran requires religious minorities to wear identification badges

May 21, 2006

Iran has passed a law requiring Jews, Christians and other religious minorities to wear markings on their clothing identifying them... Read more

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US Senate passes broadcast decency bill

May 21, 2006

The U.S. Senate passed The Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act by unanimous consent. The measure increases the current broadcast indecency fines... Read more

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Lay people should tell Catholic politicians they are disappointed with pro-abortion stance, says cardinal

May 21, 2006

Lay people should consistently and with charity tell Catholic, pro-abortion politicians that they are disappointed, said Cardinal George Pell. Read more

Congressional group says Air Force policy denies first amendment rights of Christian chaplains

May 21, 2006

Some members of congress are calling on President Bush to overturn a new policy, recently enacted by the U.S. Department... Read more

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Senate panel approves federal marriage amendment

May 18, 2006

The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The 10-8 vote happened along party lines. The... Read more

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Bishop Matano defends move to place parishes in trusts

May 18, 2006

Bishop Salvatore Matano of Burlington has decided to place the state’s 128 parishes in charitable trusts in order to shield... Read more

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Bishop against sexual orientation ordinance

May 17, 2006

Bishop John D'Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement opposing the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity to... Read more

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Interfaith coalition calls for boycott of 'Da Vinci Code’ movie

May 17, 2006

An interfaith coalition is calling for the boycott of The Da Vinci Code movie because “it seeks to profit off... Read more

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Many reactions to Appointment of Bishop Donald Wuerl to Archbishop of Washington

May 17, 2006

The nomination yesterday of Bishop Donald W. Wuerl as the new Archbishop of Washington, caused many to react and give... Read more

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Liberals most likely to believe Da Vinci tale

May 16, 2006

Data from recent surveys indicate that liberals and people who are not regular churchgoers are more likely to believe the... Read more

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Catholic Charities encouraged by Bush's push for immigration reform

May 16, 2006

Catholic Charities USA is pleased with President George Bush’s recent speech endorsing comprehensive reforms to the country’s immigration laws. "We... Read more

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Catholic doctors call for vaccines not derived from aborted fetuses

May 16, 2006

The Catholic Medical Association is calling on pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines that are not derived from aborted fetuses. Read more

Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh appointed Archbishop of Washington

May 15, 2006

Today, Pope Benedict named bishop Donald W. Wuerl, bishop of Pittsburgh,  as the new Archbishop of Washington. He will be... Read more

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San Antonio announces largest ordination class in years

May 15, 2006

Assumption Seminary is presenting its largest ordination class in years.  Read more

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New bishop installed in Cleveland

May 15, 2006

The bishop who briefly led the Archdiocese of Boston for seven months after Cardinal Bernard Law quit was installed Monday... Read more

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‘Holly's Law’ needed to protect women from RU-486, says USCCB office

May 15, 2006

A public workshop in response to women’s deaths linked to abortion drug RU-486 was a “constructive step,” but it does... Read more