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Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop of Cleveland; Names Bishop Thomas as Apostolic Administrator
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation ofBishop Richard G. Lennon from the pastoral governance of the Diocese ofCleveland and has named Bishop Daniel E...
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National Migration Week 2017 To Be Celebrated January 8-14
WASHINGTON—National Migration Week 2017 will take place January 8-14. This year's theme is "Creating a Culture of Encounter." The celebration provides an opportunity to...
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A Christmas Message from the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) encourages us to visit the manger this Christmas...
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Bishops’ Subcommittee Releases Marriage and the Common Good Video
WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage has released the final video in a series that highlights the...
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Pope Names Texas Priest as New Bishop of Biloxi, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Roger Morin
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Monsignor Louis Kihneman III, 64, as bishop of Biloxi, Mississippi, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Roger Morin, 75, from the...
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Pope Names Bishop Edward Burns as New Bishop of Dallas
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop Edward J. Burns of Juneau, Alaska, as bishop of Dallas. The appointment was publicized in Washington, December 13, by Archbishop...
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A statement from the USCCB President on this Weekend’s Bombings and Church Collapse
A statement from the President of the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to today's bombing of worshipersduring Mass in Cairo, as well as bombings in...
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Pope Names Bishop John Barres as New Bishop of Rockville Centre; Accepts Resignation of Bishop William Murphy
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named bishop John O. Barres, up until now bishop of Allentown, Pennsylvania, as bishop of Rockville Centre, New York and has accepted the...
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Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecast Information for Christmas Mass at Night; Christmas Message and "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing of Pope Francis
WASHINGTON—The Vatican has released information to broadcasters for the worldwide telecasts of Christmas events presided over by Pope Francis. All times are UTC/GMT...
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Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Baltimore, Accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Madden
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. Adam Parker, vicar general and moderator of the Curia at the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and Msgr. Mark Brennan, a priest of the...