USCCB - (Office of Media Relations) - January 2003 Press Release Archives

January 2003 Press Release Archives

Pope Names Msgr. Joseph N. Latino Bishop of Jackson, Mississippi; Accepts Resignation of Bishop William R. Houck (03-001)
January 3, 2003
Pope John Paul II named Msgr. Joseph N. Latino, Vicar General of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Bishop of the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi.
National Migration Week Set For January 5-11 (03-003)
January 3, 2003
The nation's bishops have designated January 5-11 as National Migration Week, and have asked Catholics to mark the week by recognizing the gifts and talents contributed to communities by immigrants and refugees.
Public Misperception about Poverty Continues (03-002)
January 7, 2003
Most Americans believe that between 1 and 5 million people live in poverty in the United States when the actual number is nearly 33 million, according to results of the national "Poverty Pulse" survey released today by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
Bishops' Film Office Announces Best Films Of 2002 (03-004)
January 9, 2003
The U.S. Bishops' Office of Film and Broadcasting (OFB) recently announced its 2002 Ten Best Films List. "The past year saw an abundance of Hollywood films that were "safe" franchise films, prequels or sequels," OFB Director Gerri Pare said. "But happily, there were a healthy number of fine films released during 2002," added Pare.
Bishops' Official Hails Bill to Ban All Human Cloning (03-005)
January 9, 2003
An official of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) called on Congress to pass the Human Cloning Prohibition Act (H.R. 234) and send it to President Bush for his signature.
Bishop Allen H. Vigneron Named Coadjutor Bishop of Oakland (03-006)
January 10, 2003
"Pope John Paul II has named Auxiliary Bishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit as Coadjutor Bishop of Oakland, California. Bishop John S. Cummins is the current Bishop of Oakland.
United Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Discusses Understanding of Church, Relationship to Each Other (03-007)
January 13, 2003
The United Methodist Catholic Dialogue met December 9-11, 2002 at St. Paul's College, Washington, DC. This was the fourth meeting on the theme The Church in Each Place and in All Places.
Catholic Health Care in the Americas Theme of 2003 World Day of the Sick (03-008)
January 13, 2003
"The Path to Solidarity: The Vocation of Health Care in America" is the theme for the 11th Annual World Day of the Sick, to be held here in February 2003.
Bishops' Head Welcomes Doctrinal Note on Participation of Catholics In Political Life (03-009)
January 15, 2003
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement welcoming the "Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life."
Bishop Conveys Concern about Korean 'Status of Forces Agreement' (03-010)
January 15, 2003
The Chairman of the bishops' Committee on International Policy has conveyed to the U.S. Department of Defense concerns that the agreement governing the presence of U.S. troops in South Korea is contributing to a growing anti-American sentiment in that Asian country.
Bishops Commend Governor's Clemency to Death Row Inmates (03-011)
January 16, 2003
The U.S. bishops' Domestic Policy Committee applauded Illinois Governor George Ryan's decision to grant clemency to all death row inmates in Illinois.
Sister Siopongco Named to Mission Post at Bishops' Conference (03-012)
January 16, 2003
Sister Marie de la Trinit� Siopongco, SSVM, Mission Education Animator, Archdiocese of Washington, has been named Assistant Secretary for World Missions in the Department of Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
International Policy Chairman Critical of Israeli Visa Denials (03-013)
January 16, 2003
The Israeli government's practice of denying entry visas and work permits for Catholic clergy, religious and lay people appears to be an infringement on religious liberty, according to the chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee.
Media Alert – Worth Noting in February 2003 (03-014)
January 17, 2003
Catholics Join for National Day of Prayer for the African American Family; Event to Recognize State College Campus Ministry; Doctor, Gardener, Puppeteer, Shepherd Hailed On Consecrated Life Day; World Day of the Sick Will Be Held in Washington; Annual Conference Will Focus on Social Concerns; Thankyoufather.com Shows Gratitude to Priests.
Down the Road – February Calendar (03-015)
January 17, 2003
Media Advisory: News Conference Friday, January 24: Catholic Bishops Call For Reform of Immigration Laws (03-016)
January 17, 2003
At a news conference on Friday, January 24, the Catholic bishops of the United States and Mexico will formally release an unprecedented joint statement in which they call for reform of the two nations' immigration laws to reflect the reality of a globalized labor market.
Media Advisory Reminder: News Conference Friday, January 24: Catholic Bishops Call For Reform of Immigration Laws (03-018)
January 23, 2003
At a news conference on Friday, January 24, the Catholic bishops of the United States and Mexico will formally release an unprecedented joint statement in which they call for reform of the two nations' immigration laws to reflect the reality of a globalized labor market.
Pope Accepts Resignations of Chicago Auxiliaries, Names Three Others (03-019)
January 24, 2003
Pope John Paul II has appointed three priests as Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago, while accepting the resignations of three long serving auxiliaries in that archdiocese. All of the newly retired auxiliaries are 75 or older.
Historic Mexican-U.S. Joint Statement On Migration Released: Calls for Reform of 'Broken' System (03-021)
January 24, 2003
Calling migration an issue that "can no longer be ignored," the Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Migration Committee today formally released an unprecedented joint pastoral letter on migration by the Mexican and U.S. bishops.
20 New Members Are Announced for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops" National Advisory Council (03-020)
January 29, 2003
Twenty new members have been added to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops" National Advisory Council, a 63-member body which meets semi-annually to review documentation and offer recommendations concerning matters before the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Bishop Sheridan Succeeds Bishop Hanifen in Colorado Springs (03-020)
January 30, 2003
Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard C. Hanifen of Colorado Springs. Coadjutor Bishop Michael J. Sheridan now becomes Bishop of the diocese.