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Attacks on churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continue
Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision on Friday, attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers have... Read more
VIDEO: Watch violent vandalism attack on Catholic church in Washington state
Surveillance footage shows the attacker smashing windows, cursing parishioners, and spray-painting graffiti. Read more
More Catholic churches, pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial vandalized
More vandalism of Catholic churches, pro-life pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial have been reported since Roe v. Wade was... Read more
'The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain' stood in West Virginia for 150 years before it burned
Nestled in the thick woods atop Irish Mountain in West Virginia, a small, whitewashed wooden church stood resolute for nearly... Read more
Vandalism of Catholic churches, pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs decision
In the wake of Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey,... Read more
Historic Catholic church in West Virginia destroyed in suspected arson
"The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain" is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more
WATCH: Video shows 'Jane's revenge' vandalism suspects in the act
The incident happened over Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood, Florida. Read more
DHS warns that ‘faith-based institutions’ could be targeted amid ‘heightened threat environment’
The DHS alert followed an unconfirmed report that it had notified Catholic bishops of ‘credible threats’ if Roe v. Wade... Read more
U.S. bishops urge prayer during Religious Freedom Week to combat abortion, church vandalism
This year, the bishops are focusing on promoting a culture of life, with the theme "Life and Dignity for All." Read more
Analysis: Catholic church attacks multiply following Supreme Court leak
The U.S. bishops first began noticing — and tracking — a growing number of attacks targeting Catholic churches in 2020.... Read more
Tabernacle stolen from Brooklyn parish church
A tabernacle has been stolen from St. Augustine Catholic Church in the Park Slope neighborhood of New York City’s Brooklyn... Read more
Arrest made in Texas church theft, though tabernacle remains missing
A suspect has been charged with burglary in connection with the theft of a tabernacle from a parish church in... Read more
Catholics under attack: Incidents since SCOTUS draft abortion decision, by state
Here is a list of acts of vandalism and other provocations against Catholic churches and pro-life groups since the May... Read more
US bishops urge fasting and prayer in response to pro-abortion threats
In response to threats of violence from pro-abortion activists, the U.S. bishops’ conference is inviting Catholics around the country to... Read more
New violence: Oregon Right to Life office set on fire
The offices of a pro-life group in Salem, Oregon, were set on fire Sunday night, the latest in a wave... Read more
Update on unrest: Tabernacle stolen, Catholic church defaced, pregnancy clinic vandalized
More criminal acts targeting Catholic churches and pro-life advocates were reported Monday, after a Mother’s Day weekend marked by unrest... Read more
Should Catholics worry about abortion protests disrupting Mother’s Day Mass?
A pro-abortion group's call for protesters to disrupt Masses this Sunday — Mother's Day — had put some dioceses and... Read more
Colorado parish defaced with pro-abortion graffiti for second time in seven months
A Catholic parish church in Boulder, Colorado was defaced with pro-abortion slogans the evening of May 3, marking the second... Read more
Parma's St. Anthony of Padua School settles into temporary quarters in fire's aftermath
Last week, dozens of volunteers were scurrying through St. Bridget of Kildare School in Parma unloading and organizing thousands of... Read more
Arrests made, statues restored at vandalized Catholic Church
Three people were arrested for vandalizing statues of the Holy Family outside a Catholic church in Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 23. Read more
