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Around the nation
Bishops, other faith leaders commend ruling on Arizona immigration law
By J.D. Long-Garcia Posted: 7/30/2010
PHOENIX (CNS) -- Arizona's Catholic bishops were among religious leaders who praised a July 28 ruling that blocked enforcement of the most controversial sections of the state's immigration law a day before it took effect.
National leaders say spirituality a key component of Catholic Daughters
By Jessica Pall Posted: 7/30/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Libby Ramirez, who just completed two years as the national regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and her successor, Joanne Tomassi, said that beyond all the worthwhile programs members carry out, spirituality is the most important part of the organization.
Apostolic Signature upholds right of bishops to close any parish
By Dennis Sadowski Posted: 7/28/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Canon law -- the legal rules that guide church operations and decision-making -- allows a local bishop to close any parish as long as his decision is made with the best interests of the entire diocese in mind.
St. Louis woman's cancer cure could be miracle for Blessed Chaminade
By Jennifer Brinker Posted: 7/28/2010
ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Rachel Lozano sometimes feels a sense of disbelief that she could owe her life to a miracle.
Archbishop: Norms on women's ordination reflect sacraments' importance
By Nancy Frazier O'Brien Posted: 7/23/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Vatican's decision to declare the attempted ordination of women a major church crime reflects "the seriousness with which it holds offenses against the sacrament of holy orders" and is not a sign of disrespect toward women, Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington said July 15.
Cardinal praises HHS for reiterating abortion exclusion in health plans
By Nancy Frazier O'Brien Posted: 7/23/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities praised the Department of Health and Human Services July 15 for reaffirming that no federal funds will be provided to cover elective abortions under state-run health insurance plans.
Connecticut retreat center's online Mass cards have global following
By Dominic Lorusso Posted: 7/22/2010
TERRYVILLE, Conn. (CNS) -- Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, founded by the Passionist Fathers in 1951, is reaping the benefits of this high-tech era.
Baltimore Archdiocese to send Vatican results of Father Peyton inquiry
By George P. Matysek Jr. Posted: 7/21/2010
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, a priest whose popular radio and television programs promoted family prayer, is a step closer to sainthood.
USCCB issues guidelines for use of social media
By Mark Pattison Posted: 7/21/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a set of guidelines for using social media, especially as social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter continue to gain in popularity.
Case of dismissed Catholic professor is under review
By Dennis Sadowski Posted: 7/20/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A University of Illinois faculty committee is reviewing the dismissal of a Catholic adjunct professor of religion after a student complained about the instructor's explanation of the church's teaching that homosexual acts are morally wrong.
'Pray as you go' is slogan for Iowa inventor of steering-wheel rosary
By Anne Marie Amacher Posted: 7/20/2010
RICHLAND, Iowa (CNS) -- "Pray as you go." That's the slogan for Wayne Kneeskern's custom-made, handcrafted steering-wheel cover with the rosary embedded in it.
High court won't review case claiming Vatican liable for priest abuser
By Patricia Zapor Posted: 7/16/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has left standing a lower court ruling that will allow an Oregon man to try to hold the Vatican financially responsible for his sexual abuse by a priest, if he can persuade the court that the priest was an employee of the Holy See.
ACLU asks federal agency to investigate Catholic hospitals on abortion
By Nancy Frazier O'Brien Posted: 7/16/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The American Civil Liberties Union has launched the latest salvo in the controversy over an abortion performed at a Phoenix Catholic hospital with the approval of the hospital's ethics committee, including a nun.
Hawaii governor vetoes measure to establish same-sex civil unions
By Patrick Downes Posted: 7/16/2010
HONOLULU (CNS) -- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle announced July 6 that she would veto a bill that would have established civil unions in Hawaii, stating that she believed the legislation was "essentially (same-sex) marriage by another name."
New York archbishop, cardinal recall generosity of Yankees late owner
By Catholic News ServicePosted: 7/16/2010
NEW YORK (CNS) -- New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan and his predecessor, Cardinal Edward M. Egan, mourned the death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, recalling his kindness and generosity toward various charities, including Catholic agencies.
Beach parishes help foreign students working summer jobs feel at home
By Elissa Serrao Posted: 7/14/2010
OCEAN CITY, Md. (CNS) -- A home-cooked meal was just what Monika Burzynska needed after her first two weeks in the United States.
Catholic faith a source of strength for World Cup soccer player
By Mark Zimmermann Posted: 7/13/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In the fall of 1995, a thin, fast soccer player named Oguchi Onyewu, wearing No. 5 on his red- and black-striped jersey, helped lead St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Silver Spring, Md., to a 4-1 win in the Catholic Youth Organization's varsity Mid-Atlantic Championship in Washington.
Hundreds in Peru pray for British brother threatened with expulsion
By Barbara J. Fraser Posted: 7/12/2010
LIMA, Peru (CNS) -- More than 400 people packed the chapel of a La Salle Brothers' school near downtown Lima for a vigil in support of British Brother Paul McAuley, who has been threatened with expulsion from the country.
Quiet on the set: Prayer comes before filming for priest and his crew
By Felix Rivera Posted: 7/10/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A priest in Hollywood, Calif., has found his calling -- working in the media.
Priest leads group in cycling journey to raise awareness of poverty
By Jessica Pall Posted: 7/9/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Jesuit Father Matthew Ruhl is cycling across America with a team of 11 to bring awareness to the issue of poverty and help combat it.
Blend of technology, theology gives Catholics inspiration on the go
By Laura Kilgus Posted: 7/9/2010
TIVERTON, R.I. (CNS) -- With the simple tap of a touch screen, Father Jay Finelli has embraced an alternative way to spread the good news.
Christ in the City program combines spiritual, academic with service
By Roxanne King Posted: 7/9/2010
DENVER (CNS) -- One is in formation to be a priest. One hopes to practice medicine. One plans to do social ministry. These missioners are called to different work, but they all share one desire: to serve Christ.
Charities, periodicals fight postal rate hikes that could sink some
By Nancy Frazier O'Brien Posted: 7/9/2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- It couldn't come at a worse time.
That's the message coming from Catholic and other charitable organizations, magazine and newspaper publishers and direct mailers in response to the postal rate hikes proposed by the U.S. Postal Service for next year.
Well-worn Mass kit links Oregon priests across generations
By Ed Langlois Posted: 7/9/2010
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- An aging leather case used by priests on sacramental missions of mercy for decades has been passed on to the next generation, providing a link to clergy in Oregon's past.
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