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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Justice of San Francisco
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop William J. Justice as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Bishop Justice's resignation...
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At General Assembly, Bishops Approve 2018 Budget, Diocesan Assessment Increase, Order of Baptism for Children; Elect CRS Board
BALTIMORE—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved today their 2018 budget and a three percent increase in the diocesan assessment for 2019 during their annual...
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U. S. Bishops Vote for Conference Secretary, Chairman and Chairmen-Elect of Six Committees at Fall General Assembly in Baltimore
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathering in Baltimore for today's 2017 General Assembly have elected a new conference secretary-elect along...
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Bishops Approve Canonical Step for Sainthood Cause for Lakota Catechist
BALTIMORE—The U.S. Bishops have approved by voicevote the canonical consultation of canonization for a Lakota Catechist at theirannual fall General Assembly in Baltimore...
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Time Needed to Review Impact of Tax Plans, Says U.S. Bishops Chairman
WASHINGTON— As the U.S. Senate unveiled details of its tax reform proposal, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...
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USCCB Chairmen Urge Congress to Provide International Funding for Climate Change
WASHINGTON— In a letter to membersof Congress today, Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Bishop Oscar Cantú urge theUnited States to support international climate assistance...
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USCCB Migration Chair Opposes Termination of Central American Minors (CAM) Program
WASHINGTON—Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, chairof the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, expresseshis opposition to the Administration...
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House Tax Reform Bill “Unacceptable” as Written, Say U.S. Bishops Chairmen
WASHINGTON—In a letter of November 9, Bishop Frank J.Dewane of Venice, Florida, Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, andBishop George V. Murry, SJ of Youngstown...
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Appeal Supports Retirement Needs of Elderly Sisters, Brothers, Religious Order Priests
WASHINGTON—The30th appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be held Dec. 9-10 inmost U.S. Catholic parishes. The annual, parish-based collection is coordinatedby...
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USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Releases Report Recommending Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops' Office of Migration andRefugee Services (USCCB/MRS), released its report today, entitled Haiti's Ongoing Road to...