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Full Video, Text Of Canon Law Seminar On Abuse Available Online
WASHINGTON—Video and print resources from the Canon Law Seminar for Media, explaining the Church’s processes for dealing with clergy sexual abuse of minors, are now...
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Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Callahan Named Bishop Of La Crosse
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI named Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop William P. Callahan, OFM, Conv., 59, as Bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The announcement was made in...
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Book Explores What It Means to be Human in Light of Theology of the Body
WASHINGTON—“What does it mean to be human?” A new book by the priest who spearheads the evangelization and catechetical efforts of the U.S. bishops explores this question...
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Orthodox-Catholic Consultation Examines Steps to Unity
WASHINGTON—The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation continued work on a new agreed statement during its meeting at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek...
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Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop for Philadelphia; Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Maginnis
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. John J. McIntyre, 46, secretary to Cardinal Justin Rigali, as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, and accepted the...
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Pope Names President of Catholic University Coadjutor Bishop of Trenton
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Vincentian Father David O’Connell, up until now President of The Catholic University of America, coadjutor bishop of Trenton, New...
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ADVISORY
TO: Members of the News Media FROM: USCCB Office of Media Relations DATE: June 2, 2010 Bishops of the United States and Latin America will hold a media conference and...
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Peter's Pence Collection Helps Needy People Around The World
WASHINGTON—The Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken up in most Catholic parishes the weekend of June 26 - 27. This year’s theme, “Cast the love of Christ upon the world...
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West Coast Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Compares Sacred, Pious Writings
WASHNGTON—Catholics and Muslims compared sacred and pious writings atthe 11th meeting of the West Coast Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, in Orange, California, May 19-20. The...
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Pope Names Head of Bishops’ Central, Eastern Europe Office as Rector of Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Jesuit Father James McCann, 61, as rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. Father McCann currently heads the United...