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Christian Churches Together Respond To ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ Voice Gratitude for Civil Rights Leaders
WASHINGTON—Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) issued a response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on January 14. The Christian leaders...
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Archbishop Dolan Outlines U.S. Bishops’ Legislative ‘Principles and Priorities’ For New Congress
WASHINGTON(January 18, 2011)—In a letter to Congress, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
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Bishops Welcome New Obama Policies on Cuba, Express Hope
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed an Executive Order by President Obama broadening the scope of travel allowed to Cuba and...
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Bishops See Their Work Supported In World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week USA
WASHINGTON—Two separate marriage initiatives in February affirm the priority of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to support and strengthen...
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Pope Names Pennsylvania Priest Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Adamec, Names Indianapolis Auxiliary
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI named Msgr. Mark L. Bartchak, a priest of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and...
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Vatican Head of Justice and Peace to Address 2011 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, will address the opening plenary of the 2011 Catholic Social...
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U.S. Bishops’ President Sends Message of Support to Haitian Church, Committee Chairmen Outline Concrete Steps to Help Haiti
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sent a message of support to Archbishop Louis...
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Linda Hunt Named Associate General Secretary of USCCB
WASHINGTON—Linda Hunt has been named associate general secretary and secretary of administration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Hunt is...
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Collection for Church in Latin America to Help Keep Faith
WASHINGTON— The 2011 Collection for the Church in Latin America is slated for the weekend of January 22-23 in parishes across the country. This year’s theme, Keep Faith...
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Archbishop Dolan Calls for Prayers, Greater Respect for Human Life in Wake of Arizona Shooting
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) renewed their call for respect for human life, as the nation mourned for those affected by the...