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Pope Names Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mitchell Rozanski as Bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON--Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mitchell Rozanski of Baltimore, 55, as bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts and accepted the resignation of Bishop...
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U.S. Bishops, Iran Religious Leaders Jointly Declare Opposition to Violations of Human Life and Dignity, Including Weapons of Mass Destruction
WASHINGTON—Catholics and Shia Muslims oppose actions that endanger the life, health, dignity and welfare of others, including the proliferation of weapons of mass...
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Mark Rohlena Named U.S. Bishops’ Director of Domestic Social Development
WASHINGTON—Mark Rohlena, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, has been named director of the Office of Domestic Social...
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USCCB Subcommittee Approves over $4.6 Million in Grants to the Church in Latin America
WASHINGTON—At their meeting on June 9, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 112 projects...
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Pope Names Three Auxiliary Bishops for New York Archdiocese
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named three priests of the Archdiocese of New York as auxiliary bishops of the archdiocese. They include Msgr. John Jenik, 70, pastor of Our...
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Bishops Approve Renewal of Directory for Permanent Deacons, Religious Liberty Ad Hoc Committee and Plan for Faithful Citizenship Document at Spring General Assembly
NEW ORLEANS—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), meeting for their June 11-13 Spring General Assembly, approved action items relating to the permanent...
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Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Urges Church To Lift Ban on Ordination of Married Priests in Eastern Catholic Churches in North America
Action would affirm Eastern Rite tradition Would encourage restoration of unity between Catholic, Orthodox Christians Would enhance spiritual lives of Eastern Catholics...
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Previo a la Asamblea General de Obispos, el presidente de USCCB exhorta al Congreso a reformar el sistema migratorio del país
El momento para actuar es ahora Un sistema injusto no debe tolerarse más Una reforma debe balancear la ley y los derechos humanos WASHINGTON—El Arzobispo Joseph E. Kurtz...
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Heading into U.S. bishop’s General Assembly, USCCB President urges Congress To Reform Nation’s Immigration System
Time to act is now Unjust system should no longer be tolerated Reform must balance human rights with the rule of law WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville...
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Reacting to Surge in Unaccompanied Children Crossing Border, USCCB Chair Calls on Administration, Congress to Offer Protection, Address Root Causes
Complicated Problem, but Roots Must Be Addressed Children Vulnerable to Human Traffickers, Smugglers Humanitarian Crisis Demands Response from Multiple Government...