Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Seitz Head Diocese of El Paso, Texas

USCCB – May 6, 2013 May 6, 2013 WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark Seitz of Dallas, 59, as bishop of El Paso, Texas. The appointment was publicized in Washington, May 6, by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He succeeds Bishop Armando Ochoa, who was named bishop of Fresno, [...]

“In the Darkness of This Tragedy, We Turn To the Light of Christ”

Whispers in the Loggia – April 15, 2013 In the wake of this afternoon’s bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon which claimed three lives and injured over 130 others, the city’s Cardinal Seán O’Malley OFM Cap. issued the following statement from the Holy Land, where he’s currently on a pilgrimage: The Archdiocese [...]

USCCB President Congratulates Newly Elected Pope

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – March 13, 2013 WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulates the newly elected pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Pope Francis stands as the figure of unity for all Catholics wherever they reside. The bishops of [...]

US Bishops Respond to Proposed Modifications to Insurance Mandate

Zenit – February 7, 2013 “We will not cease from our effort to assure that healthcare for all does not mean freedom for few” Washington, D.C., February 07, 2013 (Zenit.org) Here is a statement released today by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the US bishops’ conference, regarding proposed modifications to a government mandate that would [...]

Bishop Praises Catholic Schools for Role in Evangelizing

Catholic News Agency – January 30, 2013 Washington D.C., Jan 30, 2013 (CNA) – In a statement commemorating Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pa., lauded Catholic schools for helping evangelize the nation. “It is a challenging education in an atmosphere where Jesus Christ is the center,” the chair of the U.S. [...]

Cardinal Finds Prayer, Penance Needed For End of Abortion

Catholic News Agency – By Michelle Bauman – January 22, 2013 Washington D.C., Jan 22, 2013 / (CNA/EWTN News) – Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America, observed Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley of Boston. “Our nation greatly needs our prayers and personal [...]

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Names Bishop Oscar Cantú to Succeed Him

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – January 10, 2013 WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ricardo Ramírez, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and named Bishop Oscar Cantú, 46, auxiliary bishop of San Antonio, to succeed him. The appointment was publicized in Washington, January [...]

USCCB’s Strategic Plan Responds to Church’s Call for New Evangelization

Catholic News Service – November 13, 2012 BALTIMORE (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a new evangelization will guide the work of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for the next four years under a strategic plan adopted during the bishops’ annual fall general assembly in Baltimore. Operating under the theme “Journey with Christ: [...]

Cardinal Challenges Bishops to Undergo their Own Conversion, Renewal

Catholic News Service – Mark Pattison – November 12, 2012 BALTIMORE (CNS) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, challenged his brother bishops to undergo their own conversion and renewal. One characteristic of this renewal is the sacrament of penance, Cardinal Dolan said. “This is the sacrament of [...]

Cardinal Dolan Congratulates President Obama On Re-Election

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – November 7, 2012 Promises bishops will continue to work to defend life, marriage, religious freedom Urges President to work for most vulnerable, including unborn, poor, immigrants Asks for restoration of civility to the public order WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic [...]

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