OKC archbishop elected to influential leadership position of US Conference of Catholic Bishops

Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul S. Coakley has been elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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In the Roman Catholic Church’s Jubilee year, not everyone is jubilant

St. Peter's Basilica is the mecca for Roman Catholic pilgrims in this Jubilee year. © Calin Stan | Dreamstime.comEvery 25

R.I. Catholic diocese approves merging parishes in Providence and West Warwick, citing declining number of parishioners

The parishes experienced a “decline in parish and sacramental life” prior to the approval of the mergers, diocese officials said.
Catholic Philly

Our Connection to Ancient Roman Basilica: Christ Himself

On this Sunday's feast of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Msgr. Joseph Prior points out the basilica's significance past and present. All churches represent Jesus and our visible unity with Him and one another in the communion of prayer.
National Catholic Register

How to Die Well, According to a Catholic Neurosurgeon

A lot of it, Doran says, comes down to preparation — death is coming for all of us, so don’t let it take you by surprise.
Lehigh Valley Live

Parkland boys basketball can’t keep up with Roman Catholic in PIAA exit

When senior Matt Ray sliced through Roman Catholic’s defense and deposited a sweet scoop layup, Parkland led the PIAA Class 6A defending champion by five points midway through the third quarter Saturday afternoon in the 6A quarterfinals at Norristown ...

Conservative Archbishop Paul Coakley Named Head Of US Catholic Bishops

US Archbishop of Oklahoma City Paul Stagg Coakley (L) receives the Pallium from Pope Benedict XVI during the solemn mass at St Peter’s basilica to celebrate the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29,
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