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Gain New Perspective and Reinvent your Business through Catholic ...
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (APRIL 16, 2008) - Would you like to expand your horizons, develop competencies to transform your business and clarify your unique gifts as a Christian leader? Come learn how to ...

Seton Hall to Premiere Documentary Film 'The Calling'
World Premiere: Documentary Film, “The Calling” SOUTH ORANGES, NJ - SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 - The world premiere of the documentary film, The Calling, by filmmaker David Ranghelli, will be hosted ...

Interview: Coping With Infertility
In this interview, Professor Marie Meaney addresses the challenges facing couples struggling with infertility, and the possible spiritual consolations and rewards of embracing the condition with faith.

Cardinal Stafford on the Aftermath of Dissent
Cardinal James Francis Stafford writes that the reaction by dissenters to the papal document involved a level of infidelity which divided the ranks of the clergy to such an extent that they have still not ...

40 Years of 'Humanae Vitae'
An interview With Dr. Thomas Hilgers, the co-founder of the Pope Paul VI Institute on the developments which resulted in the field of fertility as a result of the encyclical.

Some British Priests reject Extraordinary Rite parish
Archbishop Patrick Kelly of Liverpool had proposed to attach an ailing city centre church to the cathedral parish and reserve it for celebrations of Mass in the extraordinary form.

World Youth Day Prepares us for 'Secular World'
World Youth Day, said Fr.Sirico, is a perfect example of the faith being presented to the secular world confidently and without compromise.

Opus Dei Marks One Year in Russia
Opus Dei's vicar in Moscow, said that the prelature has gone to Russia to "help the people encounter Jesus Christ and thus find God in daily life.'

Reflection: The Divine Design
Living faith mediates the mystery of God’s loving plan and opens our spiritual eyes to behold the Divine Design.

Building Bridges Between Parishes and Ecclesial Movements
Legionary of Christ Father Álvaro Corcuera spoke with us about the relationship between the ecclesial movements and local Churches.

New Website Launches in Dallas/Ft. Worth
McKinney, TX (JULY 24, 2008) - MetroCatholic, Inc. recently launched its first electronic news site at www.dfwcatholic.org. MetroCatholic websites provide the outlet for daily Catholic news occurring around ...

'Praise in Park' concert at Millennium Carillon promises great time ...
‘Praise in the Park’ concert at Millennium Carillon promises great time for everyone on Aug. 24 NAPERVILLE, IL (JULY 24, 2008) - Rain or shine, come and have a great time at “Praise in the ...

Phillipines Bishops Say NO to 'Population Control'
Philippines in Struggle Against Abortionist Population Control Initiative. The Church stands strong against the lie.

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Guest Editorial: Catholics, Marriage, and Politics
A presidential candidate who celebrates gay unions and refuses to defend natural marriage is not our candidate.


Before Leaving, Pope Met With Abuse Victims
The Vatican Press Office said that this meeting was an added expression of the Holy Father's Personal Concern for the victims.

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Editorial: Time for a Prophetic Voice In the Anglican Struggle
The Lambeth Conference is the talk of the town in Canterbury, England. With all this talk, however, what is really being said?


What Have 'ex-Anglicans' Done for us?
Just as the Church of England's identity has been shaped by its Roman roots, so the English Catholic Church has drawn some of its lifeblood from Anglican converts. Indeed, at times they have come close to ...

'Catholics for Choice’ to Publish Letter to Pope
The heretical,anti-Catholic 'Catholics for Choice' (CFC) attacks the encyclical’s teaching against contraception as an “utter failure”.

Young Pilgrims Testify at Evening Vigil
At the end of each testimony, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will lead a prayer that asks the Holy Spirit for that particular gift.

WYD Vigil and Closing Mass with Pope Benedict XVI on CatholicTV
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 19, 2008) - Everyday is World Youth Day on CatholicTV® from July 15-20. Watch the Vigil on Saturday, July 19 at noon and 8 p.m. (Eastern). Celebrate the Closing Mass on Saturday, July 19 at ...

Reflection of a Sister: Running with God
The ultimate goal for Hearts' Journey is to help others discover their own spiritual road map. Some will experience the beauty and joy of our lifestyle as Adorers and join us.

Cardinal Urges Devotion to Rosary and Scapular
"She, Our Lady of Carmel, will give you the strength. It costs to be good. To love God means to stop sinning."

World Youth Day Stations of the Cross on CatholicTV®
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 18, 2008) - Everyday is World Youth Day on CatholicTV® from July 15-20. Watch the re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross on Friday, July 18 at noon and 8 p.m. (Eastern). One of the ...

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Parish’s Stray Puppy Provides Fodder for Spiritual Messages
LONGWOOD, FL — Vinnie came to St. Vincent Church in Akron, Ohio, and into the ownership of Rev. Joseph Kraker as a six-week-old puppy. He had been thrown from a car and ...


Supreme Knight Challenges Youth to Total Commitment
The Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, challenges the young men and women to fully and completely give their lives to the Lord in His Church and for the world. Speaks at Love and Life Catechetical Site.



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Rest in Peace, Tony Snow
"The challenges that make our hearts leap and stomachs churn invariably strengthen our faith and grant measures of wisdom and joy."


Neocatechumenal Way: 'The Age of the Neocats'
"This recently approved and rapidly growing ecclesial movement will play a decisive role in the future of the Catholic Church" says Fr Ian Ker.

'Confession, Confession Everywhere' at WYD
Cardinal Says Youth Day Is Reviving the Sacrament as young men and women line up to be set free from sin and sent to proclaim the "Good News".

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Pope Benedict Arrives to Proclaim the Good News!
"Christ offers more! Indeed he offers everything! Only he who is the Truth can be the Way and hence also the Life. Thus the "way" which the Apostles brought to the ends ...


Anti-Catholic Professor Has Consecrated Hosts?
Prof. Myers explained in an e-mail to CNA that he has received the Eucharist from several people. “So far, the crackers I have received have been given to me in person or sent to my home address.”

Inter-faith Prayer Honors Nepali Martyr
The leaders of the country’s main religions condemn the murder of the Catholic priest, the first martyr of the Nepali Church.

Thousands Register Late for World Youth Day
"This is not Generation RSVP," said the bishop, "this is Generation Y, and they just arrive and decide to register on the spot, and we're getting them in the thousands."

The Episcopal Church: Also Battling Over Buildings
On Wednesday, Anglican bishops from around the world gather in Britain to discuss their differences at the once-a-decade Lambeth Conference.

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Cardinal's Homily for WYD 08 Opening Mass
"Christ’s call is to all who are suffering, not just to Catholics or other Christians, but especially to those without religion. Christ is calling you home."


Watch Pope Benedict XVI arrive at WYD08 on CatholicTV®
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 16, 2008) - Everyday is World Youth Day on CatholicTV® from July 15-20. Watch Pope Benedict XVI's aquatic arrival at the festivities during the world's largest youth event. CatholicTV will ...

New Catholic Music for Eucharistic Adoration
CLEVELAND, OH (JULY 16, 2008) - Catholic Singer/Songwriter Paul Hilts announces the release of his debut CD, "Adoration for the New Springtime". Much more than a collection of modern Catholic Praise ...

Monks Close to Society of St. Pius X Unite With Rome
"Our community now truly rejoices in undisputed and peaceful possession of communion with the Holy See"

New Bishop For New Ulm, Minnesota
Fr. LeVoir asked the “the clergy, the religious, and the people of the diocese to be patient with me and to pray for me, as I will for them."

First Youth from Molokai Attend WYD
The First Young peole from the Island of Molokai are attending World Youth Day. They were inspired By Two Soon-to-Be Saints from the Island to raise the funds for travel.

China: Catholic Priest and layman Still Detained
Fr Zhangli, aged 45, and the layman Zhang Jianlin, 42, were detained as they were organising their trip to Sheshan, and were sent to prison in Xuanhua. They have still not been released.

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World Youth Day Conversions Begin!
World Youth Day is already bringing converts to the Catholic Church, and it hasn't even started yet.


Ex-Anglicans will bring New Life to our Church
The really good news, from the Catholic point of view, is that Rome and the two flying bishops seem to have agreed on the bare outline of a deal between Romeward-bound Anglicans and the Vatican.

Guest Opinion: Fr. Corapi on America
"May God grant us the grace to awake from this deadly moral slumber, renounce the death wish, and live like truly free men and women"

World Youth Day Opening Mass on CatholicTV®
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 15, 2008) - From July 15-20, everyday is World Youth Day on CatholicTV®. Join in the celebration of the Opening Mass, the first major event of the WYD08 airing on Tuesday, July 15 at 12 ...

OCP Sends Relief Funds to Parishes Hit By Midwest Floods
PORTLAND, OR (JULY 14, 2008) — Recent devastating floods have hit many communities in Iowa and Illinois. In an effort to speed the recovery process in these regions, OCP has reached out, sending financial ...

CatholicTV® World Youth Day broadcast schedule
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 14, 2008) - The CatholicTV® team along with Fr. Matt Williams and Fr. Chris Hickey will be on the ground in Sydney, Australia and in the CatholicTV studios with Fr. Reed and Peter Skipper ...

Magnificat's 'Praying With Saint Paul' is Best-Seller at Start of ...
YONKERS, NY (JULY 14, 2008) – Magnificat USA, the publisher of the monthly prayer booklet and worship aid Magnificat, announces that its new book, "Praying with Saint Paul" has become a best-seller, with more ...

Growing Persecution in Algeria and Egypt
In more recent years the spread of more intolerant strains of Islam has made life increasingly difficult for Christians.

Sydney Welcoming the Pope 'in the Spirit'
"Whether he sees all of us or not, or whether or not we see him here, what is important is that we are here and he knows that we care and that we're praying for him"

Vatican: Sydney World Youth Day an Act of Faith
"It was an act of faith and courage of Cardinal George Pell and of the Church in Australia to invite young people worldwide to Sydney...It was an act of faith and courage of the Pope to accept."



Catholics Beaten in China!
Government Officials have confiscated Church property and are routinely beating Catholics who contest their actions. What is happening in Fanzhi is happening across China.

Benedict the Builder Comes to Australia
What he proposes is a different path, not to the past, but to a future of hope and authentic freedom. It is truth that paves that path to authentic human flourishing and freedom.

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Tony Snow Dead at 53, A Tribute to a Catholic Journalist
"It’s trendy to reject religious reflection as a grave offense against decency. That’s not only cowardly. That’s false. Faith and reason are knitted together in the ...


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SPECIAL: Why are the Young Flocking to Pope Benedict XVI?
"So, intellectual genius is not the end of the Holy Father’s wit. Rather, God made him our Papa because he lives the genius of love and lets everyone know that they can ...


Framework for Anglicans to Come Home?
"The really good news, from the Catholic point of view, is that Rome and the two flying bishops seem to have agreed on the bare outline of a deal between Romeward-bound Anglicans and the Vatican."

Coptic Christians in Egypt Under Assault
"The Copts of Egypt are the largest Christian minority in the Middle East. They number about 15% of Egypt's population of 80 million."

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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Patron of World Youth Day 2008
We present Pope John Paul II's inspired Homily From the Beatification Mass of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on May 20, 1990.


Archbishop Amato Named to Head Saints Congregation
Angelo Amato was born in Molfetta, Italy, in 1938. He was ordained a priest for the Salesians in 1967. He was appointed secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 2002.

Cheyenne Bishop Named to Green Bay
David Ricken was born in 1952 in Kansas. He was ordained a priest in 1980 for the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado. He served in the Vatican from 1996 to 1999 and was then ordained bishop of Cheyenne.

Young Religious Conservatives Form Ecumenical Group
Leah Thomas, the group's 23-year-old executive director, is a devout Catholic. She leads a growing group of evangelical and catholic Young men and women commited to life, family and freedom.

INTERVIEW: To Radical Feminism and Back
Lorraine Murray has a doctorate in philosophy and is the author of “Confessions of an Ex-Feminist," in which she traces her journey from Catholicism to radical feminism, and back.

Internet and TV Ads Bring Catholics 'Home'
Tom Peterson, founder of Catholicscomehome.org, has found television and the Internet to be just the place to reach out to those wishing to come back to the Church.

The Catholic University: A Mission of Hope
By Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL is the President, of the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arlington, VA, a Catholic Graduate School of Psychology.

Focolare Movement Elects New President
Maria Voce, 70, was elected Monday at the movement's general assembly. She succeeds the founder, Chiara Lubich, with whom she was a close collaborator.

Catholics mourn 'first martyr' of Church in Nepal
At the funeral of Fr John Prakash more than a thousand priests, nuns and ordinary believers gathered to honour the memory of the slain Salesian clergyman.

The Motu Proprio, One Year Later
Scholar Thomas Woods examines the aftermath of the "Motu Propio" of Pope Benedict establishing the Extraordinary Form of the Mass for all of the faithful who request it.

'Summorum Pontificum' One Year Later (Part 2)
"We have suffered a disastrous loss of basic priestly formation in Latin and theology and the culture that goes with them. This will take time to recover."

CatholicTV® live talk show 'This Is The Day' features Diocese of ...
WATERTOWN, MA (JULY 8, 2008) - On Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern), “This Is The Day” welcomes Ken Lancaster and Sharon Roulier into the CatholicTV® living room for a live chat. They are the hosts of ...

'Summorum Pontificum' One Year Later (Part 1)
The growing interest in the traditional Latin Mass and its effects on the fidelity of all liturgical worship are considered by Father John Zuhlsdorf.

Assisted Suicide Pressures Continue
Legionary Priest and Moral theologian Father John Flynn, LC examines the dangerous trends at the other end of defending the dignity of all life.

Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope
YONKERS, NY (JULY 7, 2008) – The Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope, a two-day celebration of the Catholic faith that promises to be a source of spiritual renewal for its participants, will be held Columbus Day ...

Catholic Outreach in Islamic Pakistan
Despite Islamic extremism, Catholic Evangelization and outreach continues in Pakistan.

Painting Holiness
Father Giacomo da Ghazir Haddad was beatified on June 22 in Lebanon. A painting by the Russian artist Natalia Tsarkova now graces the Church of Our Lady of the Sea.

Interview with Neocatechumenal Way, Pt II
The Second Part of an interview with the founder of a new ecclesial movement, dedicated to the New Evangelization, recently approved by the Holy See.

Fr. Damien, Parents of Therese, Saints?
Among those approved for advancement towards sainthood are Fr. Damien De Veuster, a Belgian missionary to Hawaii, and the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux.



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