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Pope Names Msgr. James Checchio Bishop of Metuchen, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Bootkoski
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. James Checchio,49, as bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, 75, from the...
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USCCB Child and Youth Protection Chairman Underscores Importance of Charter
WASHINGTON—A recent grand jury report from Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the award-winning movie Spotlight are painful reminders that the Catholic Church must remain...
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2016 Meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America Concludes with a Sense of ‘Urgency to Make Mercy Practical’
WASHINGTON—Fourteen bishops representing the Catholic Church in Canada, Latin America and the United States concluded three days of prayer and dialogue at the 38th...
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Bishops from United States, Canada, Latin America Gather to Discuss Pope’s Teaching on Mercy
WASHINGTON—The 40th meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America will take place in Tampa, Florida, February 22-25, bringing together representatives of the U...
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Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps “Jesus in Disguise”
WASHINGTON—The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection will be held in most parishes on March 6, Laetare Sunday. The collection supports Catholic organizations that...
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Pope Names Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Deshotel as Bishop of Lafayette, Louisiana, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Jarrell
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel, 64, as bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, and accepted the resignation of Bishop C. Michael...
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USCCB President Sends Message to Faithful on Pope Francis' Visit to Mexico
WASHINGTON—On the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to Mexico, including the U.S.-Mexico border, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S...
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National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Launched, Archbishop Cupich Named Catholic Co-Chair
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago will serve as the first Catholic co-chair of a new National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, sponsored by the Committee on...
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Nearly All of Religious Profession Class of 2015 Participated in Vocation Program, Served in Parish Ministry Prior to Pursuing Vocation
WASHINGTON—Nearly all of the religious men and women who professed perpetual vows in 2015 had a strong, active parish life or participated in a vocation program or...
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National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Emphasize Support for Married Couples
WASHINGTON—National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day are opportunities "to celebrate the gift and blessing of marriage," said the chairman of the Committee on...