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Bishops Conclude the North American Continental Writing Retreat with Prayers for Strengthened Communion
On Friday, February 17, the North American Synod Team led by bishops from Canada and the United States concluded a week-long retreat to pray, discern, and synthesize the...
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USCCB President Acknowledges Hope and Charity Amidst the Darkness Besetting the Catholic Church of Nicaragua
On February 9, the Catholic community in the United States rushed to assist the 222 Nicaraguans who arrived on U.S. soil after being exiled by their government.
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman Comments on Leaked FBI Memorandum
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U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman Calls for Prayer in the Wake of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria; Calls for Assistance
The February 6 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has caused the deaths of thousands and injured many more.
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Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Anthony C. Celino as auxiliary bishop of El Paso.
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International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity
Each year, on February 8, the Catholic Church around the world marks the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
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Abortion
President of U.S. Bishops Conference on Bishops’ United Position Against the Evil of Abortion
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman on Proposed Rule for “Contraceptive Mandate”
On January 30, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to reduce and, in part, eliminate legal protections from the “contraceptive...
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Mario Dorsonville as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux
Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Mario E. Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux.
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Consecrated Life
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profession Class of 2022
The universal Catholic Church will celebrate World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2, 2023 and in parishes throughout the United States over the weekend of...