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House Tax Reform Bill “unacceptable” As Written, Say U.s. Bishops Chairmen
noviembre 13, 2017 at 8:28 pmWASHINGTON—In a letter of November 9, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Bishop George V. Murry, SJ of Youngstown, Ohio called for amendments to the current draft of the House of Representatives... -
U.s. Bishops’ Chairman Greatly Disappointed by House Passage of Tax Bill That Harms Poor, Many Families
noviembre 17, 2017 at 10:47 pmWASHINGTON— Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed “great disappointment” over the House of Representatives’ passage of the deeply... -
Usccb President Makes Thanksgiving Day Appeal for Protection of the Vulnerable, Especially Migrant & Refugee Families
noviembre 21, 2017 at 10:05 pmWASHINGTON— (Nov. 20, 2017) Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offers a Thanksgiving Day message to the nation with special gratitude for the gift of immigrants and refugees.... -
New Bishop to Be Ordained for the Diocese of Orange
noviembre 30, 2017 at 4:25 amBishop-elect Thanh Thai Nguyen was appointed by Pope Francis on October 6, 2017 to serve as the second Auxiliary Bishop for America’s fastest growing Diocese of 1.3 million faithful. What: Bishop-elect Thanh Thai Nguyen will be ordained in historic and... -
U.s. Bishops’ Subcommittee Awards Grants for 187 Projects in Latin America, Including Help for Migrants and Victims of Natural Disasters
diciembre 04, 2017 at 7:53 pmWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2017) —With the goal of strengthening and supporting the pastoral work of the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America awarded nearly... -
Most Reverend Dominic Dinh Mai Luong, D.d., Auxiliary Bishop of Orange, Passes into Eternal Life
diciembre 06, 2017 at 8:12 pmThe Most Rev. Dominic Dinh Mai Luong, D.D., Bishop Emeritus for the Diocese of Orange, passed away December 6, 2017 at 77 years old surrounded by friends, family and brother priests. Bishop Luong, will be remembered as the first native-born Vietnamese... -
Diocese of Orange and Advocacy Organizations Hold Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service at Christ Cathedral
diciembre 11, 2017 at 9:19 pmThe second annual inter-religious event highlights the ever increasing homelessness problem in Orange County, Calif. and seeks to give some recognition and dignity to those who have died on our streets over the past year. Garden Grove, Calif., (Dec.... -
Catholic Partners Urge 18-month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
diciembre 21, 2017 at 11:46 pmWASHINGTON (December 21, 2017)—On December 20, 2017, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, was joined by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic Charities... -
Hundreds of Thousands of Families to Face End of Immigration Protection: Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador Is a Travesty
enero 09, 2018 at 12:38 amSILVER SPRING, Maryland – The Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador in September 2019 will mean wrenching decisions and heartache for 200,000 families that have made the United States their home while their... -
Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen to Lead Prayer Service in Support of “dreamers” in Brea
enero 23, 2018 at 5:14 pmHundreds of faithful advocates to gather outside the district office of Representative Ed Royce calling for the fair and just legislation for DACA Youth Garden Grove, Calif. (January 23, 2018) – The Most Reverend Thanh Thai Nguyen, Auxiliary Bishop of... -
Bishop Vann to Anoint Sick and Bless Caregivers During World Day of the Sick Celebration
enero 26, 2018 at 10:01 pmGarden Grove, Calif., (January 26, 2018) The Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange will anoint ill patients with holy oil and bless the hands of caregivers with holy water brought from the consecrated grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France;... -
Chairman of U.s. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Praises Path to Citizenship for Dreamers; Remains Deeply Troubled About Proposal’s Impact on Family Unity
enero 30, 2018 at 3:36 pmWASHINGTON—In response to the White House framework on immigration released on January 26th, Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of Austin, and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, stated the following: “We welcome the Administration’s...