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HHS Mandate Decision Represents Return to Common Sense
WASHINGTON–Today's decision to expand the HHS mandate exemption isa "return to common sense, long-standing federal practice, and peacefulcoexistence between church and...
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U.S. Bishops Chairman Calls on U.S. Government to work with Burma, Bangladesh, and the International Community to Address Burma Refugee Crisis for Religious Minority
Washington—BishopJoe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, Chairman of theU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, submitted writtentestimony to the House...
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Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Orange
WASHINGTON—PopeFrancis has appointed Father Thanh Thai Nguyen as a new auxiliary bishop in theDiocese of Orange, California. Father Nguyen is a priest of the Diocese of...
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Cardinal Dolan Launches 2017-18 Program with Respect Life Month Statement
WASHINGTON—In a statement to markRespect Life Month, October 2017, Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York reiteratedthe need to build a culture of life throughout the year...
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Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson; Names Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger as Successor
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona. Bishop Edward J...
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Bishops Conference President Calls for Prayers, Care for Others After Tragic Shooting in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON—On October 2, CardinalDaniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and President of the UnitedStates Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), expressed...
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USCCB Pro Life Chairman Urges Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
WASHINGTON— Cardinal Timothy Dolan, chair of the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged theU.S. House of Representatives to pass the...
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USCCB Migration Chairman “Gravely Concerned” About Presidential Determination for Refugee Admissions
WASHINGTON—On September 27, 2017,the Administration, in a consultation with Congress, proposed to only admit upto 45,000 refugees to the United States in fiscal year 2018...
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USCCB Chairmen Urge Congress to Support the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017, H.R. 2405 / S. 1823
Legislationwould eNsure fair treatment for houses of worship damaged in natural disasters Bill passedU.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support in2013 FEMAshouldn't...
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US Catholics Join with Pope Francis in Campaign to “Share the Journey” of Migrants and Refugees
WASHINGTON—Today, several dozen bishops across theUnited States are joining Pope Francis as he launched the two-year "Share theJourney" campaign, holding events and...