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Bishops welcome ruling against Embryonic Stem Cell funding

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk of Cincinnati; Co-Adjutor Archbishop Dennis Schnurr succeeds

WASHINGTON - Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, 75, from the pastoral care of the archdiocese of Cincinnati. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, 61.The resignation and succession were announced at the Vatican, December 21.Pope Benedict had named Archbishop Schnurr co-adjutor arch...

Bishops encourage vigilance that Health Care legislation protects conscience, does not fund abortion

The U.S. bishops called on Congress and people in the Catholic community to make sure promises are kept that new health care legislation will not expand abortions in the United States.

World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid opens registration

Registration to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid 2011 is now open.

Bishops call Senate Health Care Reform Bill 'Deficient,' essential changes needed before moving forward

WASHINGTON - The current health care reform bill is ?deficient? and should not move forward without ?essential changes,? the chairmen of three committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said December 22.The chairs, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities; Bishop William Murphy of Roc...

Students who attend Catholic High Schools more likely to graduate, go to college, report finds

Students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools, according to

U.S. Bishops call on parishes to help stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform - Bishop Lennon sends letter to pastors with USCCB bulletin insert

WASHINGTON - In a nationwide call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent bulletin inserts and pulpit announcements to almost 19,000 parishes across the country.Read the complete USCCB news release>READ BISHOP LENNON'S LETTER TO PASTORS &...