USCCB - (Office of Media Relations) - July 2006 Press Release Archives

July 2006 Press Release Archives

Pro-Life Spokesperson Objects to FDA Action on Morning-After Pill (06-156)
July 27, 2006
Deirdre McQuade, pro-life spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, reacted strongly to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement on July 31 moving toward over-the-counter (OTC) availability of Plan B for women eighteen and older.
Compendium of the Catechism Exceeds 100,000 Copies Sold (06-156)
July 28, 2006
Since its publication at the end of March, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church has passed the 100,000 mark in total copies sold.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Best Way to Secure Borders, Bishop DiMarzio Tells Congress (06-155)
July 27, 2006
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn told a Congressional subcommittee that comprehensive immigration reform legislation is the best way to secure the nation's borders and ensure that its immigration laws are just and humane.
USCCB President Offers Prayers for Cardinal George (06-154)
July 26, 2006
Spokane Bishop William S. Skylstad, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement today after the announcement that Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago will undergo surgery this Thursday connected with bladder cancer. Cardinal George is vice-president of the USCCB.
Catholic Communication Campaign Celebrates 25 Years Of Proclaim Awards (06-153)
July 26, 2006
The Catholic Communication Campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the winners of its annual Proclaim Awards honoring excellence in diocesan communications during the 2006 Catholic Media Convention held in Nashville, TN.
Bishops' Spokeswoman Praises Senate for Protecting Teens, Honoring Parental Rights (06-152)
July 26, 2006
The U.S. Senate passed the Child Custody Protection Act (S. 403) by a vote of 65-34 on July 25. Deirdre A. McQuade, pro-life spokesperson at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), commended its approval and urged all Senators to expedite its passage into law.
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Available July 31 (06-151)
July 25, 2006
Beach reading?
USCCB Calls On Congress To Help End Violence In The Middle East (06-150)
July 21, 2006
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' committee on international policy has sent a letter to senators and representatives calling on lawmakers to do everything they can to help end the escalating violence in the Middle East.
USCCB Official Commends President Bush for Statements, Actions Regarding Proposed Legislation on Stem Cell Research (06-149)
July 19, 2006
Richard M. Doerflinger, Deputy Director, Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), commended President Bush for his remarks and actions regarding proposed legislation on stem cell research.
Cardinal Urges Senate Support For Child Custody Protection Act (06-148)
July 19, 2006
Cardinal William H. Keeler today urged the U.S. Senate to support legislation that affirms parents' right to protect their minor daughters from those who would facilitate abortions for them.
USCCB Official Calls Passage of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Bill 'A Disservice to Human Life' (06-146)
July 18, 2006
Gail Quinn, Executive Director of the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, said that by approving a bill to encourage the destruction of human embryos for their stem cells "the U.S. Senate has done a disservice to human life and to the cause of medical progress."
U.S. Bishops Call For Ceasefire And An End To The Cycle Of Violence In The Middle East; Urge Greater Leadership From United States To Secure Peace (06-145)
July 18, 2006
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' international policy committee said in a statement today that provocative acts of violence by extreme factions of Hamas and Hezbollah, along with disproportionate military responses from Israel, undermine efforts to create a just two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and endanger the vulnerable democracy in Lebanon.
USCCB President Condemns Mumbai Train Bombings, Expresses 'Deep Sense Of Sorrow' For Those Killed (06-144)
July 17, 2006
Bishops, sent a letter to the president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India on July 14 condemning the series of bombings in Mumbai.
USCCB President Supports Latin Patriarchate of Jersusalem In Reaching A 'Just Peace' To End Violence In The Holy Land (06-143)
July 17, 2006
Bishop William S. Skylstad, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a letter to His Beatitude Michel Sabbah, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, expressing concern over the recent escalation of violence in the Holy Land and calling for a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Down the Road – August 2006 (06-142)
July 14, 2006
Cardinal Urges Senate: Support Two Bills on Stem Cell Research, Reject H.R. 810 (06-141)
July, 12, 2006
With the U.S. Senate poised to consider three bills relating to bioethics and stem cell research, Cardinal William H. Keeler urged support for two of those bills—which, he said, respect both science and ethics—and rejection of a bill which would force taxpayers to support the destruction of early human life.
Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Milone of Great Falls-Billings (06-140)
July, 12, 2006
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Anthony M. Milone of Great Falls-Billings, Montana, for reasons of health.
Catholic Bishops Urge Renewal of Voting Rights Act (06-139)
July, 11, 2006
The U.S. Catholic Bishops urged Congress to renew the Voting Rights Act, landmark civil rights legislation, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on the bill this week.
Hurricane Collection to Support Rebuilding Efforts in New Orleans and Biloxi (06-138)
July 11, 2006
U.S. bishops have approved a national collection to help the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the Diocese of Biloxi provide recovery and rebuilding support for infrastructure damaged by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.