Cardinal Seán O’Malley announced today that he has appointed the Most Reverend Robert F. Hennessey as Auxiliary Bishop for the Merrimack Region of the Archdiocese of Boston. The appointment is effective March 9, 2014. Bishop Hennessey currently serves as Auxiliary Bishop for the Central Region.
Catholics can observe the 41st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States by participating in nine days of prayer, penance and pilgrimage by attending local events and by joining a nationwide novena via email, text, app and other formats, said the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S.
Pope Francis has appointed the Most Rev. Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, as the 12th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
A hearing will be held on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM on a new version of the "Death with Dignity" legislation before the Joint Committee on Public Health
Court to hear challenges from Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood
Court will decide whether family-owned companies can exercise religion
Individuals and families who own businesses seek to practice their faith in daily life
Simple Wisdom Series Offer’s Pope’s advice on everything from gossip to not wasting food
Brief messages make for easy, daily reading
First books of Francis’ words since papal election in March
Pope Francis says people not to be part of throwaway culture
Archbishop Gomez urges House to move on path to citizenship for undocumented
Workplace exploitation violates human rights
Non-discrimination Act would protect religious liberties
Those who affirm that marriage is one man and one woman need protection
Chairmen urge support for the Act
Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience
Notes Church groups among first to provide health care in the nation
Decries three-tiered approach: freedom for churches, less for ministries, nothing for faithful
