Tag: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Catholic leaders object to proposed changes in SNAP federal nutrition program
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined representatives of two leading Catholic charitable organizations in calling on a federal agency to withdraw...
Bishops say ‘sweeping regulations’ of Equality Act will harm society
WASHINGTON — In a joint letter to Congress March 20, the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said they...
The Farmory raises fish, helps people out of poverty in Green...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Perch — it's a mainstay of the Friday night fish fry in northeast Wisconsin, especially during Lent.
But who knew that...
Head of U.S. bishops says new ‘season’ could come after abuse...
WASHINGTON — The laity may be angry over the most recent revelations of the Catholic Church’s sex abuse crisis, but bishops, particularly younger ones,...
Missouri bishop calls for greater lay role in church, including abuse...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Laypeople need to help the U.S. bishops get out from under the clerical sex abuse scandal that is plaguing the...
Gobsmacked: Rome steps in, reform votes delayed for bishops
BALTIMORE — Seasoned bishop watchers know that just about every fall meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has a surprise. Sometimes it’s...
Protesters call for change as bishops gather in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened a Day of Prayer at the Fall Bishops General Assembly Nov. 12, John...
DiNardo: Delay in vote on abuse response proposals a ‘bump in...
BALTIMORE — A Vatican-requested delay in adopting practices that are expected to boost accountability among U.S. bishops in their response to clergy sex abuse...
National Review Board chairman seeks fix to address charter ‘loophole’
WASHINGTON — The National Review Board chairman called for changes to the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" to "make it...
Knights urged to join in novena for legal protection of human...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) -- Motivated by the upcoming change on the Supreme Court, the Knights of Columbus is urging its members and all...