Bishops Speak Out About Alabama Immigration Bill

They say law would threaten the Catholic Church’s ministry.

U.S. Bishops' Labor Day Letter Focuses on Present Economy and Dignity of Work

Letter: 'This Labor Day we need to look beyond the economic indicators, stock-market gyrations and political conflicts and focus on the often invisible burdens of ordinary workers and their families, many of whom are hurting, discouraged, and left behind by this economy.'

Unions and the Church: Lessons Learned From Wisconsin Battle

Bishops look to heal divisions among Catholics drawn into statewide debate.

Sedevacantist Sisters Reunite With Church

Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church describe their long journey back to recognizing the Pope.

Mandated Contraception: Preventing the Unthinkable

News Analysis: Can Church leaders avoid a clash between Obamacare and Catholic doctrine?

Why the Scandals Increased My Faith in the Church

Michigan Bishops Address Immigration

They highlight problems of policy and voice 'deep concern' about effectiveness of current system.

Obama Administration Approves Mandated Contraception Coverage

Critics say religious exemptions and conscience protections are too weak, and legislation is needed.

Anti-Family Legislation Sweeps Across the Country

Adoption, marriage and school curricula are at stake.

China Forces Bishops Into Illicit Consecrations

Papally named bishops dragged to state-sponsored ordinations. One new bishop is official of Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association.

New Joliet Bishop Conlon Talks About Being Sent to Serve by Christ

Homily: 'The one sent must remain faithful to the sender.'

Bishops Speak Out Against Rhode Island Civil-Unions Bill

Bishop Thomas Tobin asks Catholics to pray for 'God's patience, mercy and forgiveness in these distressing times.'

Archbishop Gomez Goes to Rome to Receive the Pallium

L.A. pilgrims celebrate special occasion with their spiritual leader.

Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Postmortem

New Yorkers take a look at what went wrong — and look warily at the new law’s religious exemptions.

Brooklyn Bishop Speaks Out Against New York 'Marriage' Bill

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio joins fellow bishops in speaking about God-given definition of marriage and opposing the way the Legislature passed the measure.

Bishops Refocus Defense of Marriage

Veteran Massachusetts lobbyist takes national role.

Bishops: Christians, Do Not Be Mediocre

The Spanish Bishops’ Conference reminded the faithful of their commitment to live the faith fully.

Cardinal George on 'God in Action'

Chicago’s archbishop reflects on religion’s place in an increasingly secular society. Part one of two.

Crisis Control in Philadelphia

A grand jury report, criminal indictments, mass suspensions and the collapse of moral credibility: a conversation with Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior of Philadelphia and victim services consultant Mary Achilles.

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