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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...