Jennie Bradley Lichter, an accomplished attorney and ardent pro-life advocate, has been elected as the next president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, the organization announced.
Author: John Lavenburg
Thousands of Faithful Gather for Charismatic Renewal in Upstate N.Y.
As Bishop Robert Brennan approached the outdoor altar at the Marian Shrine in Stony Point, New York, on Aug. 31, he smiled, waved, and clapped along to the music as more than 3,000 cheering parishioners celebrated his arrival.
Ahead of Labor Day, U.S. Bishops See Migrants Having Little or No Work Benefits
When it began in 1882 in New York City, Labor Day was created to recognize the contributions of American workers. That purpose still holds true today, but this year, the American bishops are also using the holiday to highlight the hardships many workers, including immigrant and child laborers, face.
Exhibit Highlights St. John Paul II’s Relationship With President Reagan
On the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s 1984 visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, at the start of a trip to Far East nations, President Ronald Reagan highlighted the pontiff’s work to ensure “rights and dignity of the individual and for peace among nations,” and committed the United States to that cause.
Ohio Catholic Leaders Say Ending 24-hour Waiting Period Can Pressure Women Into Abortion
A judge’s decision to temporarily block Ohio’s 24-hour abortion waiting period law disregards the seriousness of the situation of women who are considering abortions and pressures them into getting the procedure, says the public policy arm of the state’s bishops.
Catholics Back ‘Mandela Act’ in California to Limit Solitary Confinement
As time runs out for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to act on legislation that would limit the use of solitary confinement in the state, a diocese has reignited a push for faith-based organizations to sign a letter urging him to make the measure law.
Despite Mosque Controversy, Buffalo Catholic Church Sale ‘Not a Problem’
In 2022, the Diocese of Buffalo sold one of its properties to a holding company, which intended to convert the church and its existing complex into an Islamic center. Now, two years later, a priest’s viral social media post is causing a stir.
Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming Program Over Sports Betting
Following a historic season, the University of Notre Dame has announced its men’s swimming program has been suspended for at least one academic year after an external review revealed numerous gambling violations.
Bishops: Church Should Have Say on Native American Boarding School Issues
As both chambers of Congress consider legislation to establish a federal commission to address Native American boarding school-era trauma, the U.S. bishops have requested an amendment be made to the current proposals to give them a seat at the table.
Newark Archbishop Says All Citizens Should ‘Engage in the Political Process’
At a time of inflamed political rhetoric, where neither major party candidate fully represents Church teaching on the issues, Cardinal Joseph Tobin is reminding Catholics of their duty to actively participate in the political process.
