Novena To Saint John Bosco -- Day One

Today is day 1 of the Novena to Saint John Bosco, the patron of youth.

Pray with us and other Catholics from around the world as we join Pray More Novena's in this novena to Saint John Bosco.

Obama administration denies 'conscience clause' exemption on contraceptive coverage : News Headlines - Catholic Culture

The following excerpt is from Catholic Culture

• Brushing aside concerns about religious liberty and respect for individual consciences, the Obama administration has announced that Church-related institutions will be required to provide contraceptive coverage for employees in their health-care plans.

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Obama administration denies 'conscience clause' exemption on contraceptive coverage : News Headlines - Catholic Culture

U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope’s Reaffirmation of Religious Liberty During Ad Limina Visit

The following excerpt is from The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:

“For bishops, the ad limina addresses are really a high point of the visits to Rome because the pope presents his pastoral vision to them,” said Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “Today Pope Benedict spoke eloquently and powerfully on the threats to the Church’s moral witness in public life.”

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U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope’s Reaffirmation of Religious Liberty During Ad Limina Visit

Pope sees religious freedom eroding in US : News Headlines - Catholic Culture

Pope sees religious freedom eroding in US : News Headlines - Catholic Culture