To explain the dropping U.S. fertility rate, Catholic fertility and family policy experts are pointing to marriage.
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Celebrating Love: 15 Local Couples Say ‘I Do’ in One Sacred Ceremony at St. Mary’s Winfield
Love filled the air at Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians on May 24 as 15 couples united in marriage in Queens.
Who Are Sts. Cyril and Methodius, the Other Feb. 14 Saints?
Not as widely known in the United States as St. Valentine are two other saints at the top of the list on Feb. 14, and recent popes have repeatedly sought to draw greater attention to them.
A Record Percentage of Young Adults Will Never Marry, Study Shows
A new study claims one-in-three young adults in the United States will never marry.
Texas Becomes Seventh State To Implement Age Verification For Accessing Online Pornography
Texas has become the seventh state to enact a law requiring age verification for viewing pornography online.
U.S. Bishops Urge Greater Online Protection for Children
Multiple leaders among the U.S. Catholic bishops came together earlier this week to encourage lawmakers to explore online protections for children, and now the bishops are encouraging Catholics nationwide to do the same.
Bishop Urges FDA to Reject Recommendation to Make Birth Control Pill Available Over the Counter
A U.S. bishop said the Federal Drug Administration should reject a unanimous vote by a panel of advisers May 10 recommending that it allow a birth control pill to be sold over the counter without a doctor’s prescription.
Diocese Eyes Reversing Downward Trends in Marriages and Baptisms
A couple of years ago, marriage in the Diocese of Brooklyn seemed to be making a comeback.
Vatican Releases Suggestions for Lengthier, Revamped Marriage Preparation
Saying “superficial” marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Renewing Wedding Vows as a Family ‘Only Strengthens the Bond,’ Says Son
David and Gwen Bormann met in a creamery in 1971. Like aged cheese, the flavor of their love has gotten better over time.