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- Background - U.S. Catholic Population by State
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October 31, 2008WASHINGTON—In response to media inquiries, here is a list of states with their population and percentage who are Catholics according to the 2008 Official Catholic Directory.
- Bishops to Vote on USCCB Priority Initiatives Through 2011
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October 30, 2008WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops will vote on goals and objectives for the work of their five task forces on the priority initiatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops through 2011. The vote will take place during their Nov. 10-13 annual fall assembly in Baltimore.
- Bishops Bring Concerns about Same-Sex Unions to YouTube
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October 30, 2008WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops have taken their concerns about same-sex unions to YouTube, the popular video-sharing Web site.
The English-language video features Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Marriage. Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio, chair of the bishops' Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, speaks on the Spanish-language video.
- Bishops to Vote on USCCB Secretary-Elect, Chairs-Elect of Five Committees
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October 30, 2008WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops will vote on the secretary-elect of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and chairs-elect of five committees at their November 10-13 General Assembly in Baltimore.
- Catholic Church Resettles Nearly 18,000 Refugees in 2008;
Largest Resettlement Effort in United States
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October 23, 2008WASHINGTON—The Catholic Church resettled 17,823 refugees in 2008, through Migration and Refugee Services of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB/MRS) and its network of diocesan entities, representing 30 percent of the total refugees admitted to the nation. Overall, the U.S. government admitted 60,192 refugees during the fiscal year that ended September 30.
- Oriental Orthodox-Catholic Consultation Discusses
Safe Environments for Children, Church Decision-Making
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October 23, 2008WASHINGTON—The Oriental Orthodox-Roman Catholic theological consultation in the United States discussed safe environments for children and church decision-making at its annual meeting at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary in New Rochelle, N.Y., October 16- 17.
The consultation was chaired jointly by Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany, N.Y. and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
- Legal Protection for Unborn, Support for Mothers Both Needed,
Say Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy
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October 21, 2008WASHINGTON—"Our faith requires us to oppose abortion on demand and to provide help to mothers facing challenging pregnancies," Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia and Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., said in an October 21 statement. The bishops urged Catholics to study the teaching of the Church, rather than rely on statements and materials from outside groups and individuals.
- Translation of Psalms, Proper of Seasons, New Blessing for Child in the Womb on Agenda of November Bishops' Meeting
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October 20, 2008WASHINGTON—Liturgical items will occupy a prominent place on the Bishops' action item agenda for the annual Fall General Assembly, November 10-13, in Baltimore.
The Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship is requesting a vote on several items including the approval of the Revised Grail Psalter by the Monks of Conception Abbey for liturgical use in the United States.
- Bishop Holley Calls on Black Community to Overcome Abortion
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October 15, 2008WASHINGTON—Bishop Martin D. Holley, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, issued a statement responding to a report by the Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood’s research branch, showing that black women have abortions at five times the rate of white women.
- Bishops Request Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
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October 14, 2008WASHINGTON—The U.S. Catholic Bishops have requested that President George W. Bush designate the country of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), for a period of eighteen months, citing pressing humanitarian reasons.
- Pope Names Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Duluth Coadjutor Archbishop of Cincinnati
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October 17, 2008WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Duluth, Minnesota, 60, coadjutor archbishop of Cincinnati.
The appointment as coadjutor bishop confers on Archbishop-elect Schnurr the right to succession to Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of Cincinnati. Archbishop Pilarczyk is 74.
- Bishops Intensify Work to Defend Marriage
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October 15, 2008WASHINGTON—Recognizing the societal implications of legislative and judicial efforts to redefine marriage, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has joined efforts with the Knights of Columbus to develop a national plan of action in defense of marriage.
- Pope Names Detroit Auxiliary Bishop John M. Quinn Coadjutor Bishop of Winona
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October 15, 2008WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI named Detroit Auxiliary Bishop John Michael Quinn, 62, Coadjutor Bishop of Winona, Minnesota.
- Catholics, Anglicans Start New Round of Dialogues
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October 9, 2008WASHINGTON—Catholics and Anglicans launched a new round of dialogues, September 29-30, at the 64th meeting of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue in the United States (ARC-USA) in Washington.
- Catholics, Orthodox Bishops Examine Naming of Bishops, Campus Ministry at Alabama Meeting
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October 9, 2008WASHINGTON—The naming of bishops and the work of campus ministry led topics at the Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops' 24th meeting in Daphne, near Mobile, Alabama, October 1-3. Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb, retired archbishop of Mobile, Alabama, hosted the meeting. Archbishop Lipscomb and Archbishop Seraphim of Ottawa and Canada, currently serving as Administrator of the Orthodox Church in America, co-chaired the meeting.
- Nielsen Ratings Find Bishops' Media Campaigns on Poverty, Marriage among Most Popular
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October 9, 2008WASHINGTON—TV public service messages from the U.S. Catholic bishops to raise awareness of poverty and encourage strong marriages were among the most popular in 2007 according to Nielsen Media Research.
- Advisory for Broadcasters: Vatican Sets Telecast Info On Papal Christmas, Day Of Peace Ceremonies
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October 2, 2008WASHINGTON—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of the ceremonies presided over by Pope Benedict XVI on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Bishops to Meet November 10-13 in Baltimore; Agenda Includes Address by Cardinal George; Election of USCCB Secretary, Committee Chairs-Elect; Approval of Liturgical Texts
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October 1, 2008WASHINGTON—The annual Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be November 10-13, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
At the assembly, the bishops will hear an address by the president of the USCCB, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago; and elect the USCCB secretary and chairs-elect of the Committees on National Collections, Cultural Diversity, Doctrine, Pro-Life Activities and Communications.
- Synod on Bible Web Site to Highlight Catholics and Scripture
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October 1, 2008WASHINGTON—A Web site of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will highlight Catholics and Scripture during the 2008 world Synod of Bishops in October. (www.usccb.org/synod).
The Synod, titled "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church," will meet at the Vatican October 6-25. It will be led by Pope Benedict XVI and include bishop delegates from around the world.