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USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Executive Order Because It Harms Vulnerable Refugee and Immigrant Families
WASHINGTON—President Donald J. Trump issued today an Executive Order addressing the U.S. refugee admissions program and migration to the United States, generally. The...
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Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to be Held On Ash Wednesday, March 1
WASHINGTON—Theannual Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be held inmost parishes on Ash Wednesday, March 1, with the theme: "Restore the Church...
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Strong Prayer Life Influences Choice to Become Nun, Brother, Suggests CARA Study
WASHINGTON—Nearly all of thereligious men and women who professed perpetual vows in 2016 had a strongprayer life prior to entering their religious institute, according to...
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Chair of USCCB International Committee Calls on Trump Administration to Pursue Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
WASHINGTON—In a letter issued yesterday congratulatingSecretary Rex Tillerson on his confirmation as Secretary of State, Bishop OscarCantú, chair of the Committee on...
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Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Ronald Herzog of Alexandria; Succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop David Talley
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ronald P. Herzog, 74, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Bishop David P...
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USCCB Chairmen Respond with Concern to Decision to Retain Deeply Flawed Executive Order
WASHINGTON—The bishop-chairmen of two USCCB committees expressed concern and disappointment with President Donald Trump's decision to retain President Barack Obama's...
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USCCB Chairmen Express Solidarity with Muslim Community, Deep Concern over Religious Freedom Issues, in Response to Executive Order on Refugees
WASHINGTON—On January 27, 2017, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that, among other things: suspends issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to...
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USCCB Chair of International Justice and Peace Opposes Congressional Review Action to Repeal Transparency in Extractive Industries
WASHINGTON—BishopOscar Cantú, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee onInternational Justice and Peace, today urged Congress to reject a...
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National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Celebrate Gift of Marriage
WASHINGTON—National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Dayare opportunities "to celebrate the gift and blessing of marriage," said thechairman of the Committee on Laity...
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President and Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Stand in Defense of All Faiths in Response to Executive Order on Refugees
"Whendid we see you a stranger and welcome you?" Matthew25:38 WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president ofthe U.S. Conference of Catholic...