Catholic Exchange

Lines in the Sand

• Archives
• Thursday, August 13th, 2009
• USCCB

By Tom Grenchik
As members of Congress head home for their August recess, we now have a better picture of where everyone stands on health care reform. While the U.S. bishops support genuine health care reform, there is a clear… Read More

Health Care Reform and the Dignity of Life

• Archives
• Saturday, May 30th, 2009
• USCCB

Statement for the Record
Bishop William F. Murphy, Chairman
USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development
United States Senate Committee on Finance
Roundtable Discussion on “Expanding Health Care Coverage”
May 20, 2009
On behalf of the United States Conference… Read More

The Tale of Despereaux Just Released on DVD

• Art
• Thursday, April 16th, 2009
• USCCB

Charming animated adventure story about a chivalrous mouse (voice of Matthew Broderick) who is banished to a rat-filled tunnel for fearlessly befriending a distressed human princess (voice of Emma Watson), contrary to the timid customs of his society, and gains… Read More

Statement for Respect Life Sunday, 2008

• Archives
• Monday, October 6th, 2008
• USCCB

On October 5, 2008, Catholics across the United States will again celebrate Respect Life Sunday. Throughout the month of October, Catholic parishes and organizations will sponsor hundreds of educational conferences, prayer services, and opportunities for public witness, as well as… Read More

Raising Your Family’s Awareness

• Archives
• Thursday, September 25th, 2008
• USCCB

“In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation” (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 5).
Use Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship to help raise your family’s awareness of what it… Read More

Statement in response to Senator Biden

• Archives
• Thursday, September 11th, 2008
• USCCB

Cardinal Justin Rigali, Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities  Bishop William Lori, Chairman, USCCB Committee on Doctrine
   September 9, 2008
Recently we had a duty to clarify the Catholic Church’s constant teaching against abortion, to correct misrepresentations of that teaching… Read More

Catholic Communication Campaign Collection: Your Chance to Help Spread the Gospel

• Faith
• Thursday, May 15th, 2008
• USCCB

The U.S. Catholic bishops in the U.S. have designated the third Sunday of May as the national date for the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign to coincide with World Communications Day.  The collection will take place in parishes across… Read More

Faith-building Ideas for Catholic Occasions

• Archives
• Monday, April 7th, 2008
• USCCB

With the coming of spring, our attention turns to Easter, First Communions, Confirmations, and weddings.

And the age-old dilemma-what is a good Catholic gift to give a child, young person, or adult to celebrate the occasion and help them continue to grow in their faith?

Here are the top five gifts for this spring from the Catholic bishops in the U.S.

Number 5 . . . Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Give this book to young adults or adults.  It's also a great gift for parents who have children who are famous for asking questions about Church and faith that can sometimes be challenging to answer. The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church takes away the challenge and makes those questions easy to answer.

What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?

• Archives
• Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
• USCCB

Are you married now? Or just thinking about it? "What have you done for your marriage today?" is the question the Catholic Church is asking you, whether you're dating, engaged, newlywed or a mature couple at the new Web site www.foryourmarriage.org from the U.S. Catholic bishops.

"Healthy marriages are the bedrock of our church and our society," said Archbishop-elect Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, chairman of the bishops' Marriage and Family Life Committee. "The church seeks to do all it can to encourage what goes into a solid marriage: prayer, fidelity, commitment, and the little things that count."

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

• Art
• Friday, November 30th, 2007
• USCCB

Those with memories of an idealized Jesse James as played by Tyrone Power in the 1939 film are in for a vastly different — but satisfying — experience with this latest cinematic incarnation of the famous Western outlaw.
"The Assassination… Read More