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Bishops to consider new document on preaching at fall meeting

Mark Pattison Catholic News Service | Oct. 24, 2012

"My dad used to say, 'I know what happened 2,000 years ago. I need to know how to live my life today.'"

These words, from Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, get to the heart of a new proposed document on preaching to be considered by the U.S. bishops at the fall general meeting in November.

The document, "Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily," encourages preachers to connect the Sunday homily with people's daily lives.

Mercy sister president: Arizona Catholic hospital, bishop in discussion

Joshua J. McElwee | Oct. 23, 2012

After a report Friday stated that a Catholic hospital in Phoenix had its official status revoked, the Mercy sister said the hospital is in a "good faith discussion" with the bishop.

Bishops' staffer: 'Lamb of God' changes immediate

Joshua J. McElwee | Oct. 15, 2012

The changes to the "Lamb of God" during Mass came about after the Vatican said a 2007 document approved by U.S. bishops conflicted with church law.

Vatican, US bishops mandate changes to 'Lamb of God'

Joshua J. McElwee | Oct. 11, 2012

The changes ask musicians and the faithful to stop referring to Jesus by any title but "Lamb of God" before they receive Communion.

Why are Americans walking away from religion?

Tom Roberts | Oct. 9, 2012

While the data that show people in the United States are walking away from organized religion in unprecedented numbers are overwhelmingly clear, they don't answer the more nagging question: Why?

Study: Almost one in five Americans has no religious affiliation

Tom Roberts | Oct. 9, 2012

The new report says fewer people are religious these days, and the younger the person, the less likely they belong to a church.

Call To Action conference shifts to Louisville

Zoe Ryan | Oct. 9, 2012

The Catholic church reform group Call To Action will hold its annual conference Nov. 9-11 in Louisville, Ky., veering from its usual host city of Milwaukee. The shift in venue is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression principles, said Call To Action communications and programs director Nicole Sotelo.

To reach out to new people in different parts of the country, future national conferences of the Chicago-based organization will alternate between various locations and Milwaukee, where it has been for the last 10 years, Sotelo said.

Plenary in Chicago brings together Catholic-Muslim regional dialogues

Michelle Martin Catholic News Service | Oct. 8, 2012

Bringing members of three Muslim-Catholic regional dialogue groups together for their first national plenary session in Chicago was a groundbreaking event, but its members agreed that the dialogue must move forward.

The "Living Our Faiths Together" plenary, held Oct. 3-5 at Catholic Theological Union, included a retrospective look at Muslim-Catholic dialogue, keynote talks by both Catholic and Muslim speakers, and opportunities for members to share what they have done so far and what direction they think the dialogue should take in the future.

Episcopal bishop not seated for Cordileone's installation

Dennis Coday | Oct. 5, 2012

The bishop says he was not allowed to enter the cathedral with other interfaith guests.

Cordileone's installation in San Francisco includes demonstrations

Monica Clark | Oct. 5, 2012

Salvatore Cordileone cited his recent arrest for drunken driving in his installation homily Thursday.

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Bishops to consider new document on preaching at fall meeting

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Mercy sister president: Arizona Catholic hospital, bishop in discussion

Bishops' staffer: 'Lamb of God' changes immediate

Bishops to consider new document on preaching at fall meeting

Mercy sister president: Arizona Catholic hospital, bishop in discussion

Bishops' staffer: 'Lamb of God' changes immediate

Vatican, US bishops mandate changes to 'Lamb of God'

Why are Americans walking away from religion?

Study: Almost one in five Americans has no religious affiliation

Call To Action conference shifts to Louisville

Plenary in Chicago brings together Catholic-Muslim regional dialogues

Episcopal bishop not seated for Cordileone's installation

Cordileone's installation in San Francisco includes demonstrations

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