February 17, 2012

On Feb. 26, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will celebrate the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion.

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February 16, 2012

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati calls parishes, schools and institutions to a time of prayer for religious liberty as church bells ring at noon on Ash Wednesday, February 22. A suggested prayer is provided below.  May the toll of bells unite us in prayer for religious freedom for all people.

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February 16, 2012

By Mike Dyer

A very attentive and passionate audience heard and participated in a six-member forum and panel discussion opposing the U.S. federal government health mandate during a two-hour event at St. Cecilia Parish in Oakley Feb. 15.

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February 14, 2012

By Carol Glatz

ROME (CNS) – Catholic bishops should find out what is keeping sex abuse victims around the world from coming forward, said Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, chairman-elect of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People.

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February 14, 2012

By Carol Glatz 

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -– As a sectarian conflict in Syria intensified, Pope Benedict XVI called on all Syrians to begin a process of dialogue and reminded the government of its duty to recognize its citizens’ legitimate demands.

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February 14, 2012

By Francis X. Rocca

ROME (CNS) – Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan of New York said Feb. 13 that President Barack Obama’s revision to the contraceptive mandate in the health reform law did nothing to change the U.S. bishops’ opposition to what they regard as an unconstitutional infringement on religious liberty.

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February 14, 2012

By Simon Caldwell

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) – A “deeply intolerant” militant secularism is taking hold of Western societies, said a senior British government minister heading a delegation to the Vatican.

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February 13, 2012

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following clarifications regarding the Health and Human Services regulations on mandatory coverage of contraceptives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs.

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February 13, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Despite the so-called “accommodation” announced by President Obama on Friday, the mandates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception still do not adequately and clearly protect the freedom of conscience of employers and their employees.

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February 13, 2012

By Francis X. Rocca

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Love of God nurtures love of neighbor, especially in people with vocations to the priesthood or religious life, said Pope Benedict XVI in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Continue reading →