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Celebrate freedom to live faith publicly, work to protect it, says bishop
As the Catholic Church in the U.S. marks Religious Freedom Week (June 22-29), Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge highlighted "the right to serve the common good" and the need to proclaim the truth "no matter the cost."
Nun calls protection of voting rights a moral issue at Georgetown forum
Sister Anita Baird of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary said June 21 "the right to vote is a right-to-life issue."
Pope accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Sheltz of Galveston-Houston
The 75-year-old cleric, known for his "dry sense of humor," submitted his request in accord with canon law age requirements, but will continue to temporarily serve as chancellor and moderator of the archdiocesan curia.
Catholic school grad named to no. 2 post at NASA
Pamela Melroy, an alumna of a Catholic high school in New York and a renowned astronaut, adds a major distinction to her long list of accomplishments: deputy administrator for NASA.
Great need to understand Eucharist, key bishop says
The U.S. bishops Doctrine Committee will draft the forthcoming document on the Eucharist, and it's chair, Bishop Kevin Rhoades explained its importance and misconceptions about its purpose.
U.S. Catholics asked to pray for bishops as Communion document is drafted
As regional discussions begin in preparation for a teaching document by this fall "on the beauty and power of the Eucharist," USCCB President Archbishop Jose Gomez asked for prayers.
Bishops OK draft of framework for marriage, family life ministry
The U.S. bishops approved a draft document that provides a pastoral framework meant to strengthen marriage and family ministry in parishes and dioceses.
NRB chair urges bishops to continue focus on healing for abuse survivors
Although major steps have been taken to help achieve healing and reconciliation with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, much work remains ahead for the U.S. Catholic Church, said the chairwoman of the National Review Board.
‘Receive the gifts you are,’ forum keynoter tells young Catholic women
Sister Bethany Madonna opened the GIVEN Institute's annual Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum by explaining how women can actualize their gifts from God.
Bishops approve Liturgy of the Hours, penance, Marian translations
The bishops continued "to make steady progress" approving new translations and adding prayers to Catholic liturgical texts, which must yet be approved by the Vatican.