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Jun 19
Vatican Approves Inclusion of St. Joseph’s Name in Main Eucharistic Prayers
WASHINGTON—The Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has issued new texts that include the name of St. Joseph, husband of the virgin Mary, in the main Eucharistic Prayers at Mass. The Vatican has provided Latin tex ...
Jun 18
Catholic Leaders Urge House to Support Farm Bill That Provides For Poor and Hungry, Promotes Fairness and Stewardship
WASHINGTON—Leaders of five national Catholic organizations, including two chairmen of committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), urged the U.S. House of Representatives to support a Farm Bill that "provides for poor and hungry peo
Jun 18
Religious Retirement Office Gives $23 Million To Orders In Need
WASHINGTON—The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) distributed $23 million in financial assistance in June to 439 religious communities to aid in the care of their senior members. The funds were made possible by the annual Retirement Fund for
Jun 18
World Youth Day In Rio De Janeiro To Host English-Language Site
WASHINGTON—World Youth Day facilities in Rio de Janeiro, July 23-28, will include a special Welcome Center for English-Speaking Pilgrims. The site will feature prayer and worship experiences, music, media and videos, motivational speakers, cultural pre ...
Jun 17
Bishops’ Subcommittee On The Catholic Campaign For Human Development Approves Grants Totaling Over $9 Million
WASHINGTON—The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has approved grants totaling over $9 million to empower poor and low-income persons to overcome poverty a ...
Jun 14
Catholic, Orthodox Churches Partner On Website To Help Parents Keep Children Safe Online
WASHINGTON—The Communications Department of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) have launched www.faithandsafety.org, a resource for adults to help children safely navigate online. The website and complementary social media channels ( ...
Jun 13
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Isern Of Pueblo, Colorado
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Fernando Isern from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado.
Jun 10
Senate Urged to Improve and Approve Immigration Reform Legislation
Need a clear, accessible path to citizenship; improved family reunification
Jun 6
USCCB Vice President, Associate General Secretary Author Booklet on 'Blessing of the Child in the Womb'
WASHINGTON—A new booklet on “The Blessing of the Child in the Womb” co-authored by the vice president and associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is now available from Our Sunday Visitor Publishing. “The Gift of ...
Jun 4
2013 Peter’s Pence Collection: Be Pilgrims of Charity
WASHINGTON—Catholics in the United States have the opportunity to support Pope Francis in his charitable works throughout the world by contributing to the Peter’s Pence Collection. Most dioceses will hold the Peter’s Pence Collection the weekend of June ...
Jun 4
President of USCCB Joins Other Bishops' Conferences in Letter to Leaders of G8 Nations; Urges Them to Protect the Poor, Address Fair Trade, Transparency
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of the Group of 8 nations (G8) to urge national leaders to protect the poor and assist developing countries ...
Jun 3
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Applauds ‘Victory in the Land of Lincoln’
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, applauded the "victory in the Land of Lincoln" as the Illinois state House failed to ...
May 29
Maryland Jesuit Named Head of USCCB Doctrine Secretariat
WASHINGTON—Father Peter French Ryan, a member of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, has been named executive director of the Secretariat of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
May 23
USCCB Chair Applauds Passage of Immigration Reform Bill Out of Committee; Urges Full Senate to Begin Debate As Soon As Possible
WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, today applauded approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and ...
May 21
Cardinal Dolan Pledges Prayer, Support For Archdiocese Of Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, pledged prayers and support for the people of the Archdiocese Oklahoma City, struck by tornadoes May 20.
May 21
Bishop Pates Urges Public Discussion, Greater Scrutiny of Drone Usage in Letter to National Security Adviser, Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON—The United States should publicly discuss and scrutinize its policy of targeted killings by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, in order formulate “a more comprehensive, moral and effective policy to resist terrorism,” said the chairman ...
May 21
Cardinal O’Malley: New Vermont Assisted Suicide Law Reveals Slippery Slope
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May 21
U.S. Groups Form Third Largest Going To World Youth Day In Rio
WASHINGTON—Groups from the United States comprise the third largest national delegation of pilgrims going to the 28th World Youth Day, this year slated for July 23-28 in Rio de Janeiro.
May 20
Catechetical Sunday 2013 Invites Catholics to'Open the Door of Faith'
WASHINGTON—Catholics will be called to reflect on how they can spread the Gospel as they honor those who teach the Catholic faith in parishes, schools and homes. Catechetical Sunday 2013 is the weekend of Sunday, September 15, and will focus on the theme, ...
May 15
Cardinal O’Malley: Gosnell Convictions Draw Attention To Tragedy Of Abortion
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for reflection, greater respect for human life and healing in the wake of the May 13 convictions of Dr. Kermit Gosnell of Philadelphia.
May 15
Cardinal O’Malley: Human Cloning Inconsistent With Human Dignity, Treats People As Products
WASHINGTON—Human cloning for any purpose is inconsistent with the moral responsibility to "treat each member of the human family as a unique gift of God, as a person with his or her own inherent dignity," said the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Act ...
May 15
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Calls Minnesota Lawmakers’ Post-Mother’s Day Marriage Redefinition ‘Height Of Irony’
WASHINGTON—"It is the height of irony that the Minnesota legislature decided, and the governor signed into law, the redefinition of marriage just after we celebrated the unique gifts of mothers and women on Mother's Day," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileon ...
May 13
Fortnight For Freedom Planned For June 21 To July 4
WASHINGTON—The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad. As with last year's Fortnight, the event ...
May 9
Farm Bill Should Assist Hungry At Home And Abroad, Help Struggling Farmers, Promote Stewardship, Say Catholic Leaders In Letter
WASHINGTON—The 2013 Farm Bill is an opportunity to address outdated agriculture policies and help hungry people at home and abroad, said leaders of four Catholic organizations in May 9 letters. The letters went to leadership of the Agriculture committees of ...
May 9
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea Is Set For May 22
WASHINGTON—The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea will be celebrated May 22. The day is observed in conjunction with National Maritime Day in the United States, which has been celebrated since 1933 to recognize merchant ...
May 9
Annual Compliance Audit Shows Decline In Abuse Allegations, Victims, Offenders
WASHINGTON—The annual audit of diocesan compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People found a drop in the number of allegations, number of victims and number of offenders reported in 2012.
May 8
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Serious Injustice In Delaware
WASHINGTON—"The Delaware Senate passed an unjust bill that attempts to redefine marriage," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. ...
May 6
Bishop Pates Reiterates Opposition To Israel’s Cremisan Valley Plan In Letter To Secretary Of State Kerry
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose policies that undermine a just resolution to the conflict, such as Israel's decision to re-route the separation wall through the Cremisan Valley, sai ...
May 6
Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Seitz Head Diocese Of El Paso, Texas
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark Seitz of Dallas, 59, as bishop of El Paso, Texas.
May 3
Bishop Pates Voices Solidarity With Church In The Congo As Conflict Mineral Rule Faces U.S. Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops support a rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would guard against U.S. investments funding militias in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chairman of ...
May 3
Pope Names Jesuit To Head Diocese Of Oakland, California
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Jesuit Father Michael Barber, 58, a member of the Jesuit Province of California and director of spiritual formation at St. John's Seminary, Brighton (Boston), Massachusetts, as bishop of Oakland, California.
May 3
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Marriage Redefinition In Rhode Island
WASHINGTON—The passage of legislation by the Rhode Island General Assembly yesterday to redefine marriage "is a serious injustice," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee ...
May 2
Bishop Blaire Welcomes Repeal Of Death Penalty In Maryland
WASHINGTON—The repeal of the death penalty in Maryland represents a courageous step toward a culture of life, said the bishop who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Bishop Stephen E ...
May 1
Lowering Age Limit For Single-Dose Emergency Contraception Irresponsible, A Disappointment, Says Bishops' Pro-Life Spokesperson
WASHINGTON—The April 30 move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve over-the-counter sale of "Plan B One-Step" to minors 15 years and older is a "disappointment," said a spokesperson for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the ...
May 1
Median Age Of New Priests 32; Two-Thirds Caucasian, Third Born Outside The U.S.
WASHINGTON—The median age of men ordained to the priesthood in 2013 is 32, two-thirds are Caucasian, and 26 percent carry educational debt.
Apr 26
Cardinal Dolan Prays For Return Of Orthodox Archbishops Kidnapped In Syria
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), called the April 22 kidnapping of two Orthodox archbishops in Syria and the killing of their driver "a sign of the terrible violence that is
Apr 24
Bishops Reiterate Budget Priorities, Cite Concern For International Disaster Relief In Letter To Congress
WASHINGTON—The heads of two committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress in April 22 letters to both chambers to weigh decisions surrounding the budget by how they impact human life and dignity, serve "the least of the
Apr 23
Catholic Communication Campaign Evangelizes in Digital Environment
WASHINGTON—Catholics nationwide can support Church communications through contributions the weekend of May 11-12 to the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) annual collection.
Apr 23
Holy See Extends Jurisdiction of Romanian Eparchy In Canton To Include Canada
WASHINGTON—The Holy See has extended the jurisdiction of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George in Canton, Ohio, to include the territory of Canada.
Apr 22
USCCB President Says ‘Now Is the Time’ To Reform Immigration System
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said in a press conference April 22 that “now is the time” to fix the nation’s broken immigration system. Cardinal Dolan was joined at the pre ...
Apr 19
Survey Shows Strong Catholic Support For Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON—A large majority of Catholics support immigration reform legislation that provides a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country, according to a recent survey sponsored by the Office of Migration Policy
Apr 19
Bishop Blaire Voices Disappointment At Senate Failure To Support Measures To Reduce Gun Violence
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed "deep disappointment in the Senate's failure to support reasonable regulations to reduce gun violence in our ...
Apr 18
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Hurley Of Grand Rapids, Names Father David Walkowiak From Diocese Of Cleveland As Successor
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Walter A. Hurley, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and named Father David J. Walkowiak, 59, a pastor in the Diocese of Cleveland, to succeed him. ...
Apr 17
Bishops’ Migration Chair Welcomes Introduction Of Immigration Proposal; Pledges To Work So Final Bill Upholds Basic Rights, Dignity
WASHINGTON—The introduction of U.S. Senate bipartisan legislation to reform the U.S. immigration system was welcomed by Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, Apr ...
Apr 16
USCCB Vice President Implores Nonviolence, Action Against Injustice In Event Honoring King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’
WASHINGTON—The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter From Birmingham Jail" deserves a response that "asks forgiveness for past sins," offers thanks for "clear gains" over the last 50 years and resolves to do more, said the vice president of the U.S. Con ...
Apr 15
Cardinal Dolan Calls For Prayers For Victims Of Boston Marathon Bombings
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, April 15.
Apr 11
Bishop Pates To Secretary Kerry: United States Would Set Positive Example In Signing Arms Trade Treaty Early
WASHINGTON—Signing the Arms Trade Treaty is an "important step," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace in a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry. In his April 11 letter, Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moi ...
Apr 11
Francesco C. Cesareo Named National Review Board Chair, Lawyers, Psychologists Added To Board Membership
WASHINGTON—Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., president of Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts, has been named the next chair of the National Review Board (NRB) by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bis ...
Apr 8
Bishop Blaire Urges Senate To Support Policies That Reduce Gun Violence, Build Culture Of Life
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development urged the U.S. Senate to promote policies that "reduce gun violence and save people's lives in homes and communities throughout our nation."
Apr 8
Asian Pacific Catholics For Mary Pilgrimage May 11 At National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception
WASHINGTON—Asian and Pacific Catholics will hold the annual Marian Pilgrimage Saturday, May 11. This one-day pilgrimage is a celebration of faith and heritage held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington and is ...
Apr 8
Religious Liberty Chair Backs Litigants Opposing HHS Mandate
Goal is to secure religious freedom
Apr 8
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Archbishop Hanus Of Dubuque, Names Bishop Jackels To Succeed Him; Names Msgr. Folda Bishop Of Fargo
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jerome George Hanus, OSB, 72, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, and named Bishop Michael Owen Jackels of Wichita, Kansas, 58, to succeed him. Pope Francis ...
Apr 5
Remarks On Over-The-Counter Sale Of Contraceptives To Minors
WASHINGTON—Attached are comments from Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro Life Activities regarding decision to lift age limits on purchase of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives.
Apr 4
Christian Leaders To Respond To King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ In 50th Anniversary Event
WASHINGTON—Leaders of Christian denominations from all over the United States will gather in Birmingham, Alabama, April 14-15, to sign a response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" on the 50th anniversary of the letter. The Apr
Apr 4
World Day Of Prayer For Vocations Set For April 21
WASHINGTON—The Vatican has set the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations for April 21, the fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Apr 3
Subcommittee On Church In Latin America Awards $3.1 Million In Grants
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 132 projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, worth over $3.1 million, to aid pastoral work in that region. The funds also will ...
Apr 2
Catholic Home Missions Appeal Serves U.S. Dioceses In Need
WASHINGTON—The 2013 Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be taken up in many dioceses the weekend of April 27-28, helping to bridge the gap for isolated parishes and missions in dioceses and eparchies across the United States and in the U.S. territorie
Mar 26
USCCB Subcommittee Chair Leads Prayer At March For Marriage
Prays that the Supreme Court uphold Proposition 8 and DOMA
Mar 20
USCCB Says Administration Mandate Violates First Amendment Freedoms Of Religious Organizations And Others
WASHINGTON— The general counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states that the current proposed revisions of the Obama Administration’s contraceptive mandate are “an unprecedented …violation of religious liberty by the federal government” ...
Mar 20
USCCB Committee Chairs Urge Congress to Protect Poor And Vulnerable as Debate on Budget Continues
WASHINGTON—The two bishops who lead the justice and peace efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress to address the moral and human dimensions of the federal budget and protect the poor, in light of the budget resolutions ...
Mar 19
USCCB President Congratulates, Offers Prayers To Pope Francis On The Inauguration Of His Pontificate
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulated Pope Francis on the occasion of the Inauguration Mass for his pontificate. He expressed the support and fidelity of the U.S. bish ...
Mar 18
Advisory For Broadcasters: Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts Information For The Inauguration Mass Of The Petrine Ministry Of Pope Francis
WASHINGTON—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of the Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Pope Francis, on Tuesday, March 19. All times are UTC/GMT ( ...
Mar 14
Bishop Chair Of USCCB Committee Visits Iraq In Solidarity With Chaldean Church
WASHINGTON—A delegation of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) led by Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace, visited Iraq on March 4 – 6.
Mar 13
USCCB President Congratulates Newly Elected Pope
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulates the newly elected pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mar 11
Cardinal Urges Support For Health Care Conscience Rights Act
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013.H.R. 940 ...
Mar 7
Bishops’ Doctrine Committee To Meet With U.S. Theology Societies
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine will meet with the nation's theological societies, March 16, in Washington at The Catholic University of America.
Mar 6
USCCB Committees Express Concerns Over Domestic Violence Legislation
WASHINGTON—The chairmen of four committees and one subcommittee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a joint statement to voice their concerns on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, passed recently by the U.S. ...
Mar 5
USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Announces Nearly $1 Million In Grants, Efforts For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON—The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has approved special grants totaling $800,000 to mobilize Catholics on behalf of comprehensive imm ...
Mar 5
Archbishop Lori Welcomes Introduction Of “Health Care Conscience Rights Act”
WASHINGTON—On March 4, 2013, Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) and 50 other House members introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, welco ...
Feb 26
Christian Leaders Urge Bipartisan Solutions That Protect Poor People As Sequestration Looms
WASHINGTON—Nearly 100 national Christian leaders released a letter February 25, to President Obama and the leaders of Congress "affirming the government's responsibility concerning poor people."The letter further stated "Assuring government's obligation to advance th ...
Feb 19
Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps ‘Jesus In Disguise’
WASHINGTON— The Catholic Relief Services Collection will take place the weekend of March 9-10. This year's collection theme: "Jesus in Disguise: How will you help?" invites Catholics to influence the lives of more than 100 million people at home and
Feb 15
Archbishop Lori Urges Congress To Include Conscience Provisions In Funding Bills
WASHINGTON—Congress should incorporate two provisions that strengthen conscience protection in any proposed funding bills in the weeks ahead, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a February 15 letter to Congress. Both provisions were part of
Feb 15
Heads Of Military Archdiocese, Subcommittee For Promotion, Defense Of Marriage Object To Defense Department Same-Sex Domestic Partners Policy
WASHINGTON— Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, voiced concern February 15 ...
Feb 11
Papacy of Pope Benedict XVI Highlighted his Pastoral, Scholarly, Holy Life, Says Cardinal Dolan
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Feb 7
Propuesta De HHS Falta Satisfacer Las Preocupaciones De La Iglesia; Obispos Esperan Abordar Temas Con La Administracion
WASHINGTON—El Aviso de Reglamentación Propuesta emitido el 1 de febrero por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos en relación al Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) muestra algún movimiento por parte de la Adm ...
Feb 7
HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration
WASHINGTON—The Feb. 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemakingfrom the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shows some movement by the Administration but falls short of addressing U.S. bis ...
Feb 6
Christian Leaders Urge Fundamental Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON—Christian leaders representing the breadth of Christian churches and denominations in the United States issued a strong and urgent call February 1 for fundamental immigration reform. The annual meeting of Christian Churches Together (CCT)
Feb 4
Catholic-Reformed Dialogue Begins To Explore Mission, Identity Of Church In Modern World
WASHINGTON—Participants of the Catholic-Reformed Dialogue gathered in Austin, Texas, January 28-29, to begin a multi-year study on the mission and identity of the church in the modern world. The dialogue is chaired by Bishop Tod Brown, retired bishop of ...
Feb 1
Bishops Welcome Opportunity To Study New HHS Regulations
WASHINGTON—In response to today’s release of revised regulations for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, provided the following statement ...
Feb 1
Catholics, Reformed Christians Publicly Sign Historic Agreement To Recognize Each Other’s Baptisms
WASHINGTON—Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and four Reformed Christian denominations publicly signed an agreement on baptism, January 29, in Austin, Texas. The agreement affirmed that all of the churches involved recognize ...
Jan 30
Bishops’ Committee Joins Call To End Life Sentences Without Parole For Children
WASHINGTON—A committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has endorsed the principles of a national campaign to end the practice of sentencing people under the age of 18 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The USCCB Com ...
Jan 29
USCCB Files Supreme Court Briefs Supporting DOMA, Proposition 8
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on January 29 filed amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court in support of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8, both of which confirm the definition of marriage ...
Jan 29
Bishops’ Education Committee Chair Sees Catholic Schools As Centers For New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—"Catholic schools are centers for the New Evangelization for families of a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and diverse cultures," said Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "The unique atmosphere of our Catholic schools is ...
Jan 29
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Archbishop John Vlazny; Names Bishop Alexander Sample To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John G. Vlazny, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, and named Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette, Michigan, 52, to succeed him.
Jan 28
USCCB Chair Calls Senate Immigration Framework Important First Step, Seeks Bipartisan Cooperation For Just, Humane Legislation
WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, welcomed principles set forth by a group of eight U.S. Senators as a blueprint for reform of our nation's immigration system. ...
Jan 28
Collection For The Church In Central, Eastern Europe Strengthens New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—The annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be held in most parishes February 13, Ash Wednesday. The collection supports pastoral, educational and construction projects in Central and Eastern Europe and Centr
Jan 25
Jewish, Christian And Muslim Leaders Call For Bold New Initiative For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON—Thirty Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders from the United States called for "a bold new U.S. initiative for a two-state peace agreement before it is too late." They made the call in a statement sponsored by the National Interrelig ...
Jan 24
Pope Urges Respect, Honest Dialogue In Social Media Networks With New Communications Day Message
WASHINGTON—In his message for the 47th World Communications Day, Pope Benedict XVI continues a theme of offering encouragement for Catholics to engage in new media. Written to highlight the Catholic Church's 2013 World Communications Day, which will be ...
Jan 23
Marking the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Thousands to Pray for End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON—Over 10,000 pilgrims, many of them youth from schools around the nation, are expected to gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil ...
Jan 22
Catholic College Influences Choice To Become Nun, Brother, Suggests Cara Study
WASHINGTON—Catholic education in high school and especially in college stands out as a significant factor in men and women choosing to enter a religious order, according to an annual survey of Sisters and Brothers who recently professed perpetual vow
Jan 18
Bishops Release Penance Statement, Encourage Sacrament’s Use In Parishes For Lent
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops have released a statement encouraging Catholics to make going to confession a significant part of their spiritual lives and to use this Lent as an opportunity to do so. God's Gift of Forgiveness: The Pastoral Exhortation on the S ...
Jan 18
Cardinal O’Malley Calls For Prayer And Penance To Mark Roe V. Wade Anniversary
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities called on Catholics to participate in "Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage," January 19-27, to mark the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade dec
Jan 18
Catholics, Orthodox Support Study On Video Influence On Violence
WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Department of Communications and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America support the White House proposal to allocate $10 million to the Centers for Disease Control to study the relations
Jan 18
Bishop Blaire Expresses Hope That President’s Action On Guns Promotes A Culture Of Life
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops hope that any action taken by the Obama administration on gun violence prevention will lead to greater respect for human life, said the bishop who chairs the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Bishop Stephen E. ...
Jan 16
U.S. Bishops Call For ‘Nine Days Of Prayer, Penance And Pilgrimage’ Surrounding 40th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities urges Catholics nationwide to participate in Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage, January 19-27, marking the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The intentions for these nine days will be ...
Jan 16
Human Life And Dignity Focus Of 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
WASHINGTON—Catholic leaders from all over the United States will meet to discuss issues affecting human life and dignity and will take that message to Congress during the 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. "Promoting Human Life and Dignity in the ...
Jan 10
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Pates Urge ‘Vigorous Leadership’ From President Obama For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON—The United States is poised to make a real difference in the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict and should provide tireless leadership to ensure a two-state solution in the Middle East, said two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bis ...
Jan 10
Bishops, Catholic Colleges Continue Ex Corde Ecclesiae Dialogue On Relations With Church, Society
WASHINGTON—The relationship between the U.S. bishops and Catholic colleges has led to increased cooperation over the last decade, according to the "Final Report for the 10-year Review of The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States." ...
Jan 10
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez Of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Names Bishop Oscar Cantú To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and named Bishop Oscar Cantú, 46, auxiliary bishop of San Antonio, to succeed him.
Jan 8
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Galante As Bishop Of Camden, Names New York Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Sullivan To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph A. Galante, 74, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey and named Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, 67, auxiliary bishop of New York, 67, to succeed him. ...
Jan 7
USCCB Marks Poverty Awareness Month With New Spanish Poverty USA Website, Calendar, Guest Bloggers
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is marking Poverty Awareness Month with a new Spanish-language website, updated online statistics, blog posts on poverty and a calendar to educate Catholics about poverty through the month of ...
Jan 3
Collection For The Church In Latin America Helps Live Faith
WASHINGTON—The annual national Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) is slated for the weekend of January 26-27 in parishes across the country.
Jan 3
Pope Names Msgr. David P. Talley As Auxiliary Bishop Of Atlanta
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. David P. Talley, 62, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese.
Jan 2
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