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Migration Chairs of Mexican and U.S. Bishops' Conferences issue join statement on President Caldon's visit to the United States

Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops? Committee on

On Tuesday, November 4th Americans will be voting for a new president

Here is what the U.S. Catholic Bishops have to say regarding Faithful Citizenship.Review the complete U.S. Catholic Bishops statement>(Please be patient with this download)

Roe v. Wade 'will not stand,' cardinal says at pro-life vigil Mass

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Roe v. Wade, the 35-year-old Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion virtually on demand, "will not stand," Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia said in his homily at a Jan. 21 evening Mass that opened the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life."Roe v. Wade is incompatible with human dignity," said Cardinal Rigali, chairm...

Catholic Campaign for Human Development - 2008 Request for Proposals - Deadline March 31st

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is an action, education program, initiated in 1969 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States.  The mission of CCHD which is to attack the causes of poverty by empowering the poor is rooted in the basic principles of the social teachings of the Catholic Church.

North American and European bishops offer hope and prayers for just peace in the Holy Land

WASHINGTON - (USCCB) - Bishops from North America and Europe gathered in the Holy Land this past week to demonstrate their solidarity with the Church and to provide support and encouragement to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for a just peace. The meetings, held January 12

Catholic Bishops to Discuss Faith and Politics Statement

WASHINGTON - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will consider an updated statement on faith and politics at their 2007 November general meeting.  The proposed statement focuses on the bishops

Generosity, resilience, education, key features of Permanent Deacons

Number of permanent deacons on the rise