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U.S. bishops mulling big issues at spring meeting
The U.S. bishops heard presentations on the pope's environmental encyclical, traditional marriage and child abuse protection, and voted on a long-range plan.
Bishops briefed on detention center visits, advocacy on asylum, reforms
In May, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Center for Migration Studies released a scathing report, "Unlocking Human Dignity: A Plan to Transform the U.S. Immigrant Detention System," based in part on visits by bishops to detention centers around the country.
Bishops hear report on church’s ongoing efforts to defend marriage
As the institution of marriage faces unprecedented challenges, the Catholic Church continues to promote and defend marriage as being between one man and one woman, said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
How to plan a liturgy for 2 million people
The music and choirs are ready, and Communion hosts and vessels are on order for the Masses of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit this September.
Father Chuck’s Challenge to dedicate 1,000th home
A 12-member group will travel to Nicaragua for the dedication on June 15-20.
Day of reflection on St. Therese
The Cranaleith Spiritual Center will hold a day of reflection on St. Therese of Lisieux on Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Want to end hunger? Change your life, pope says
Vague concerns about hunger must be turned into action with policies that guarantee access to food, and lifestyles that stop wasting and start sharing, Pope Francis said.
U.S. bishops’ spring assembly opens with rapid start to social media
Communication spread rapidly as tweeting, texting, emailing and more made a seamless integration into the U.S. bishops' spring general assembly yesterday.
Bishops urged to show ‘continued vigilance’ in efforts to stop abuse
The Vatican announces a new process for holding bishops accountable for protecting children from abuse.