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Archbishop Kurtz Asks President Obama for Temporary Relief from Burdensome Fines Against Ministries of Service to the Poor, Sick and Vulnerable
Urges temporary relief from HHS mandate while courts decide Highlights other exemptions, extensions granted for economic, administrative reasons Mandate’s penalties to...
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USCCB Subcommittee Chair Responds to Recent Court Decisions
WASHINGTON—Responding to the decision bythe New Mexico Supreme Court to redefine marriage and the decision of the U.S.District Court in Utah declaring Utah's marriage...
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National Migration Week 2014 to be Celebrated January 5-11
“Out of the Darkness” Theme Refugees, immigrants, human trafficking victims find themselves trapped Catholics invited to participate through prayer, action WASHINGTON, DC...
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Pope Names Boston Auxiliary Bishop Robert Deeley as Bishop of Portland, Maine
WASHINGTON—PopeFrancis has named Boston Auxiliary Bishop Robert Deeley, 67, as bishop of Portland,Maine. He succeeds Bishop Richard J. Malone, who became bishop of...
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Pope Names Green Bay, Wisconsin Priest Bishop of Marquette, Michigan
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Father John Doerfler, 49, a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and vicar general of the diocese, as bishop of Marquette...
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Meeting Jesus Christ’ is Focus of Book by USCCB Associate General Secretary
WASHINGTON—The associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has authored a book, “Meeting Jesus Christ: Meditations on the Word,” a book on...
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U.S. Bishops’ Domestic Justice Committee Chair Urges Congress to use Limited Sequestration Relief to Protect Poor and Vulnerable People
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development commends Congressman Paul Ryan and Senator Patty...
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Bishop Barres of Allentown, Pennsylvania Named Bishops’ Liaison to Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, Succeeds Cardinal George
WASHINGTON—Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown, Pennsylvania, has been appointed episcopal liaison to the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. He succeeds...
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Florida Priest Named Head of USCCB Divine Worship Secretariat
WASHINGTON—Father Michael J. Flynn, 57, a priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, and associate professor of theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New...
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USCCB Chairmen Praise Introduction of the ‘Marriage and Religious Freedom Act’ in the Senate
Non-discrimination Act necessary because of intolerance Those who affirm that marriage is one man and one woman need protection House and Senate urged to pass Act...
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Bishop Pates Welcomes Pope Francis’ First World Day of Peace Message
Pope highlights fraternity as ‘foundation and pathway’ to peace Cites excessive inequality, ‘globalization of indifference’ as threats to peace Urges all people to engage...
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USCCB Committee on Migration Designates February 8 as a Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer for survivors and victims of human...
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Bishop Wester Urges Senate to Support Community Access Cable Channels
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate should support local cable channels and the programming they carry by supporting a bill that preserves them, said the chairman of the Committee...
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Pope Names Bishops for Mississippi, Texas Dioceses
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Father Joseph R. Kopacz, 63, a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, as bishop...
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U.S. Bishops’ Justice and Peace Committees Join Pope Francis’ Global Anti-Hunger Campaign, ‘One Human Family, Food for All’
WASHINGTON—The committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops dealing with international and domestic justice issues have joined Pope Francis and Caritas...
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USCCB President Mourns Death of Nelson Mandela, Notes Passing of Icon, Era
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, said the death of Nelson Mandela marked the passing of an era and an icon, Dec. 6, the day after the South African and world leader...
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USCCB President Archbishop Kurtz responds to ACLU’s Lawsuit
Church urges respectful, compassionate care for pregnant women and their children ACLU claims ‘baseless’ and lawsuit ‘misguided’ Catholic healthcare ministries show...
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USCCB President Archbishop Kurtz Applauds Pope’s Decision To Establish Commission for Protection of Minors
Every effort must be made to protect children Broad-based approach to problem is welcome U.S. bishops have made great strides but still more to be done WASHINGTON...
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Catholic Home Missions Allocates $3.4 Million to Aid Dioceses in Recovery from Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB)Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions awarded nearly $3.4 million in grants tosix dioceses and two...
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Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts Information for Christmas, World Day of Peace Ceremonies; Live Streaming Also Available Through The Pope App
WASHINGTON—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of the events presided over by Pope...
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Bishop Pates Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges All Parties to Work to Build Confidence, Peace
WASHINGTON—The interim accord with Iran that would limit its nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief “is greatly preferable to military action, which could...
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Bishops’ Website Offers Online Resources for Advent and Christmas
WASHINGTON—TheU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) continues the tradition ofproviding online resources for the Adventand Christmasseasons with daily suggestions...
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Bishop Ricken Welcomes Pope Francis’ Exhortation on the New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis is leading the world to deeper faith, and the U.S. bishops look forward to sharing his words in their dioceses, said the chairman of the Committee...
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Archbishop Lori Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Hear Two Cases on HHS Mandate
Court to hear challenges from Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Court will decide whether family-owned companies can exercise religion Individuals and families who own...
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CARA Report Finds Young Catholics Active in Online Giving
WASHINGTON— Thirty-two percent of working-age Catholics have given online to some cause at some point in the past. Among these, 17 percent donated online using automated...
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Subcommittee on the Church in Africa Awards Nearly $1 Million
WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Africa approved 38 grants totaling $948,195 to assist the Church in Africa. The...
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President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Applauds Federal Court Ruling on HHS Mandate in favor of Catholic Dioceses, Ministries
Ruling a significant victory for conscience rights Court says government cannot reduce right to free exercise to right to worship Washington – In a significant victory...
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USCCB Facebook Asks: How Do You Prepare for Christmas?
WASHINGTON—Catholics will be asked “How do you prepare for Christmas?” and encouraged to share photos in exchange for a new book series on Pope Francis from the U.S...
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USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Decries Marriage Redefinition and Misuse of Pope Francis' Words in Illinois
Calls redefining marriage a serious injustice Decries manipulation of Pope Francis’s words Says every child deserves a mother and a father WASHINGTON—“The decision by the...
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USCCB Launches Book Series on Pope Francis
WASHINGTON–The Simple Wisdom of Pope Francis Series, two brief books of homespun messages of Pope Francis, have been released by the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...