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Bishop Blaire Expresses Hope That President’s Action On Guns Promotes A Culture Of Life
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops hopethat any action taken by the Obama administration on gun violence prevention willlead to greater respect for human life, said the bishop...
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U.S. Bishops Call For ‘Nine Days Of Prayer, Penance And Pilgrimage’ Surrounding 40th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade
WASHINGTON—TheU.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities urges Catholics nationwide to participatein Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage, January 19-27...
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Human Life And Dignity Focus Of 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
WASHINGTON—Catholic leaders fromall over the United States will meet to discuss issues affecting human life anddignity and will take that message to Congress during the...
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Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Pates Urge ‘Vigorous Leadership’ From President Obama For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON—The United States ispoised to make a real difference in the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict andshould provide tireless leadership to ensure a two-state...
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Bishops, Catholic Colleges Continue Ex Corde Ecclesiae Dialogue On Relations With Church, Society
WASHINGTON—The relationship betweenthe U.S. bishops and Catholic colleges has led to increased cooperation overthe last decade, according to the "Final Report for the 10...
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Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez Of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Names Bishop Oscar Cantú To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop RicardoRamírez, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Las Cruces, NewMexico, and named...
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Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Galante As Bishop Of Camden, Names New York Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Sullivan To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted theresignation of Bishop Joseph A. Galante, 74, from the pastoral governance ofthe Diocese of Camden, New Jersey and named...
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USCCB Marks Poverty Awareness Month With New Spanish Poverty USA Website, Calendar, Guest Bloggers
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conferenceof Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is marking Poverty Awareness Month with a newSpanish-language website, updated online statistics, blog posts on...
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Collection For The Church In Latin America Helps Live Faith
WASHINGTON—The annual national Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) is slated for the weekend of January 26-27 in parishes across the country. The collection...
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Pope Names Msgr. David P. Talley As Auxiliary Bishop Of Atlanta
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. David P. Talley, 62, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. The appointment was...