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Bishops Pates and Kicanas Update All Bishops On Egypt; Bishop Pates Urges Secretary of State Kerry to Act
Targeting of churches and Christians unacceptable Bishops join Pope Francis in praying for all victims of violence Catholic Relief Services helping schools, refugees...
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Bishop Pates Highlights Collaboration, Vital Work of the Church in Addresses To African, Latin American Bishops
WASHINGTON—The bishops of theUnited States, Africa and Latin America stand in solidarity with each other andshould continue to collaborate on the issues facing their...
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March on Washington Anniversary: Time To Face Unmet Goals
WASHINGTON—The 50th anniversary ofthe August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom calls people toaddress poverty, racism and class inequality, said the U.S...
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Bishop Blaire Calls On Businesses, Churches, Unions, Private Citizens To Reduce Inequality In 2013 Labor Day Statement
WASHINGTON—The growing disparity inthe income of U.S. workers is the focus of the 2013 Labor Day Statement ofBishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, California, chairman of...
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New Video from USCCB Explains What Happens In Catholic Rite of Marriage
WASHINGTON—A new video, "Saying IDo: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding," introduces viewers to the Rite ofMarriage and answers frequently asked questions about Catholic...
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Permanent Deacon Ministry Growing; Almost 15,000 Active in U.S.
WASHINGTON—The number of permanent deacons in the United States continues to increase, according to a national survey released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...
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Second Madagascar Archbishop Expresses Strong Support For Catholic Relief Services
WASHINGTON—Archbishop OdonRazanakolona of the Archdiocese of Antananarivo, which includes the capitalcity of Madagascar, has repudiated allegations that Catholic Relief...
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Cardinal O’Malley Presents 2013 People of Life Awards to Three Women Leaders
WASHINGTON—A lawyer, a Franciscan health care executive, and a diocesan leader and social worker received the 2013 People of Life Award for lifetime commitment to the pro...
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Madagascar Archbishop Expresses Strong Support of Catholic Relief Services
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Désiré Tsarahazana, of the Archdiocese of Toamasina and the president of the episcopal conference of Madagascar, expresses strong support for...
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Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano To Head Bridgeport Diocese
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop FrankCaggiano of Brooklyn, 54, as bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Theappointment was publicized in...