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Catholics’ Church Attendance Resumes Downward Slide

After stabilizing in the mid-2000s, weekly church attendance among U.S. Catholics has resumed its long-term decline. Protestant attendance remains steady. Source: Catholics’ Church Attendance Resumes Downward Slide

[T]he USCCB and the Shrine will join with numerous other churches and schools across the nation tolling bells in homage to Dr. King's legacy..

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Join in Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Church Bell Tolls; April 4

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2018 — On April 4th at 7:05 pm (EDT), the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will join in solidarity with the Basilica of the National Shrine ofRead More

Easter message from Catholic church leader

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Releases Easter Message Focusing on Easter’s Simple Joy

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2018 — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement on the simpleRead More

‘We are physically walking with Jesus’: Thousands participate in Stations of the Cross procession

The Stations of the Cross procession drew thousands to the East Side of Aurora. Source: ‘We are physically walking with Jesus’: Thousands participate in Stations of the Cross procession

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Administrative Committee Statement on the Life and Work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2018 — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today marking the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev.Read More

Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday Worship Services Public · Hosted by The Faith Community of Saint Sabina and Father Michael Pfleger

A day after March for Our Lives, Pope urges youth to speak out

(CNN) A day after hundreds of thousands of people protested gun violence at March for Our Lives events in the US and around the globe, Pope Francis called on the world’s youth to continue speakingRead More

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Issues Statement Supporting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers as Important Free Speech Case Begins

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2018 —Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement praising theRead More

Loyola’s Sister Jean is the face of an endangered profession of religious women

The 98-year-old nun has captured the attention of the media and the hearts of fans across the nation. Source: Loyola’s Sister Jean is the face of an endangered profession ofRead More

Focus Features will release Pope Francis - A Man of His Word in theaters on May 18, 2018

Pope Francis – A Man of His Word

Wim Wenders’ new documentary, “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word,” is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and hisRead More