Day: November 13, 2025

The US Bishops Have a Message on Immigration. But Will Anyone Listen?

Maura Moser (far left), director of the Catholic Communications Campaign, moderates a discussion on immigration with (left to right) Archbishop Timothy Broglio, outgoing president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chair of the USCCB’s religious liberty committee, and Bishop Mark Seitz, chairman of the USCCB’s migration committee, on Nov. 11, 2025, … Read moreThe US Bishops Have a Message on Immigration. But Will Anyone Listen?

US bishops officially prohibit Catholic hospitals from providing ‘sex change’ surgeries

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) this week officially prohibited Catholic hospitals from providing pro-“transgender” surgical and hormonal procedures. The USCCB decided in a 206-8 vote, with seven abstentions, during its 2025 Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland, to make this update in the seventh edition of “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health … Read moreUS bishops officially prohibit Catholic hospitals from providing ‘sex change’ surgeries

Northwestern University plans to install ‘reproductive vending machine’

Northwestern University in Illinois is on the verge of installing a “reproductive vending machine” in its student center, the university’s student newspaper reported Oct. 22. According to The Daily Northwestern, the vending machine, which was expected to arrive on campus sometime in early November, will contain a variety of products, including Narcan, urine test strips, … Read moreNorthwestern University plans to install ‘reproductive vending machine’

Los Angeles archdiocese to recognize those committed to abuse prevention 

Parishes across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will take part this weekend in Stand Up Sunday, a new initiative honoring parishioners, clergy, and volunteers who have completed the Church’s abuse-prevention training and safety requirements.  The observance, taking place Nov. 15-16, coincides with the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse … Read moreLos Angeles archdiocese to recognize those committed to abuse prevention 

Texas Christian university apologizes after staff member called pro-life sign ‘hate speech’

Abilene Christian University apologized after a staff member called a pro-life group’s “Abortion is murder” sign “hate speech” and told students to remove or change it, saying that they would otherwise face consequences. The students, members of campus pro-life organization ACU for Life, initially refused to remove or change the sign but later modified the … Read moreTexas Christian university apologizes after staff member called pro-life sign ‘hate speech’

Diocese of Providence announces parish consolidations

The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, has announced two parish consolidations and proposed two others in light of dwindling attendance and sacramental participation. “This is certainly sad news for those who love their parishes and have heroically supported them for decades,” Bishop Bruce Lewandowski said, according to a Nov. 13 Rhode Island Catholic report. “They … Read moreDiocese of Providence announces parish consolidations

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