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USCCB President Appoints Bishops Flores, Cantú as Representatives of U.S. Bishops to Papal Visit to Mexico
WASHINGTON—Two bishops who head U.S. dioceses bordering Mexico will officially represent the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the February 12-17 visit...
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Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to be Held on Ash Wednesday, February 10
WASHINGTON—The annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be held in most parishes February 10, Ash Wednesday. The collection supports...
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USCCB, Texas Catholic Conference and Other Christian Groups File Amicus Brief to Support Regulations Protecting Women's Health and Safety in Abortion Clinics
WASHINGTON—The Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, February 1, on behalf...
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Catholic Schools Week, January 31-February 6, to Focus on Catholic Schools as ‘Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service’
WASHINGTON—National Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be observed in dioceses around the country, January 31-February 6. This year's theme, "Catholic Schools: Communities...
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Bishop Cantú Urges Administration to Work to Build Lasting Peace, Stability in Middle East in Letters to Kerry, Rice
WASHINGTON—Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, urged Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice to take renewed action to...
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Catholic and Orthodox Christians Affirm Sanctity of Life, Invite People into the Embrace of Christ
NEW YORK—On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Orthodox and Catholic Christians will join in prayer and public gathering to express their long-standing...
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Thousands to Participate in 14-Hour National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON—The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held from Thursday afternoon, January 21-Friday morning, January 22, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the...
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Cardinal Dolan’s Roe v. Wade Anniversary Statement Calls Pro-Life Movement to Spread ‘A Vision of Life and Love,’ Encourages Participation in ‘9 Days for Life’ Campaign
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called on everyone "concerned about the tragedy of abortion" to recommit to a "vision of life and love, a vision that...
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Collection for the Church in Latin America: 50 Years of Spreading Faith, Evangelization
WASHINGTON—From Mayan communities in Guatemala breaking language barriers that bring them closer to the Catholic faith, to at-risk youth and young adults in poverty...
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2016 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Will Bring Together Pope Francis’ Emphases on Ecology, Mercy
WASHINGTON—Hundreds of Catholics from across the country who work in ministries at parishes, dioceses, national organizations and college and university campuses will...