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Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Awards Nearly $2.5 Million in Grants
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe has approved 99 grants totaling nearly $2.5...
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National Migration Week 2016 to be Celebrated January 3-9
WASHINGTON—National Migration Week 2016 will take place January 3-9 with the theme, "A Stranger and You Welcomed Me." The celebration provides an opportunity to raise...
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Washington Misses Opportunity to Protect the Freedom to Serve
Thebishops of the United States are gravely disappointed that the 2016 omnibusfunding bill did not include the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA). While the omnibus...
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Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. Gregory Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, as an auxiliary bishop of the diocese. Msgr. Kelly, 59, currently serves...
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Pope Names Wisconsin Priest as Bishop of Superior
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Fr. James Powers, 62, as bishop of Superior, Wisconsin; Fr. Powers is a priest of the diocese and serves as diocesan administrator. The...
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A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON—In this blessed Advent season, we sing hopeful carols anticipating the miracle of Christmas. We have reason to announce the need for peace and goodwill...
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Archbishop Lucas Welcomes Signing of Every Student Succeeds Act
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Catholic Education, Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, applauded...
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Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecast Information for Opening of Year of Mercy, Christmas
WASHINGTON—The Vatican has released information for broadcasters for the worldwide telecasts of the opening of the Holy Year of Mercy, December 8, and Christmas events...
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Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield Elected General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
BALTIMORE—Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was elected general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...
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Pope Francis Sends Letter Commending USCCB’s Collection for the Church in Latin America in Honor of Collection’s 50th Anniversary
BALTIMORE—Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the work of the Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) in a letter read at the Fall General Assembly of the U.S...