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Fairbanks bishop hopes move will help priest shortage
Not many may notice the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, is being removed from the list of missionary dioceses around the world dependent on the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Kenyan bishops concerned Nairobi Summit will import foreign values
Although an international summit on health rights for women and girls is being held in their country, Kenyan bishops said they were concerned it was a ploy to introduce ideologies and practices seen as contrary to Africa cultures and their religious heritage.
In final presidential address, Cardinal DiNardo urges new beginning
In his final address as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston told his fellow bishops that it has been "an honor to serve you, even in the difficult times."
Beautiful duet: Couple sings of half-century teaching music
Carol Brennan has been sharing the joy of music with students of St. Martin of Tours School -- whom she believes are better academically and socially for their exposure to music -- for 50 years, along with her husband John for 48.
Rural-urban convenings suggested to address plague of gun violence
Bishop Dewane, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, outlined the USCCB's long-held stance of the need for "common sense" legislation that governs the availability of guns.
Bishops OK 2020 budget; numbers inconclusive for 2021 assessment hike
The bishops approved a budget nearing $22.69 million for next year. Budget approval required a majority of bishops present and voting. The vote was 211-11, with one abstention.
‘Faithful Citizenship’ materials reflect pope’s ongoing teaching
UPDATED - Current issues of the day and references to the teachings of Pope Francis can be found throughout the materials approved by the U.S. bishops to supplement their existing document on Catholic participation in public life.
Ministry, mission, communion key points in nuncio’s talk to U.S. bishops
The bishop's ministry and mission, and how he forges communion, was the message in Archbishop Christophe Pierre's address to the U.S. bishops Nov. 11 in Baltimore.
Gomez: Nation has ‘moral obligation’ to keep promise to DACA recipients
The "failures" of the nation's leaders in Washington to make "comprehensive reforms to immigration policy "cut across party lines, said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
Women’s weekend of prayer by the sea
The Jan. 24-26 retreat in Ocean City, Maryland will be led by Franciscan Sister Clare D'Auria of the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston.