News

USCCB Committee Chair Decries Marriage Redefinition in Rhode Island

Every child deserves a married mother and father

Cardinal Dolan Calls for Prayer Following Marathon Bombings

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, April 15.

The tragic end to the Boston Marathon April 15 reminds us all that evil exists and that life is fragile.

The deaths and injuries of people gathered for the celebration on Patriots Day in Boston calls on all of us to pray for the souls of those killed the healing of those injured and the restoration of peace for all of us unsettled by the bombings at a world renowned sporting event.

Cardinal Sean's Statement on the Marathon Bombings

The Archdiocese of Boston joins all people of good will in expressing deep sorrow following the senseless acts of violence perpetrated at the Boston Marathon today.  Our prayers and concern are with so many who experienced the trauma of these acts, most especially the loved ones of those who lives were lost and those who were injured, and the injured themselves.

Religious Liberty Chair Backs Litigants Opposing HHS Mandate

Goal is to secure religious freedom
Need freedom to serve common good without violating religious principles
Praises people from all denominations challenging the mandate

Statement of Cardinal Sean on the Election of Pope Francis I

 

Statement from Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap. On the election of the election of Pope Francis I

 

Issued March 13, 2013

USCCB President Congratulates Newly Elected Pope

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulates the newly elected pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cardinal Urges Support for Health Care Conscience Rights Act

Choosing between religious integrity and participation in health care system unacceptable
Religious freedom, conscience rights foundational to American society
Conscience rights protections essential to Catholic ministries

Interregnum has begun

Historic Time for the Catholic Church

Follow the Boston Pilot's Blog on Cardinal Sean and the Papal Conclave

Check The Boston Pilot's website often for updated news on Cardinal Sean's travels in Rome while preparing for and participating in the historic Papal Conclave. 

 

Here is a link direct to The Pilot's website:  http://pilotcatholicnews.com/newsdesk.asp

 

 

Archbishop Lori Urges Congress to Include Conscience Provisions in Funding Bills

Congress should incorporate two provisions that strengthen conscience protection in any proposed funding bills in the weeks ahead, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a February 15 letter to Congress. Both provisions were part of the House draft of the Labor/HHS appropriations bill.

Pages

view all news