USCCB - (Office of Media Relations) - March 2004 Press Release Archives

March 2004 Press Release Archives

New U.S. Landmines Policy is 'A Missed Opportunity' (04-041)
March 1, 2004
The Bush Administration's recent announcement that it would allow the continued use of certain types of landmines in the future "steps back" from an earlier commitment to join more than 150 other nations in banning the "indiscriminate weapons," according to the Chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee.
Bishop Calls for Peacekeepers, Refugee Protection for Haiti (04-042)
March 2, 2004
The departure of Haiti's President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Sunday has not stemmed the severity of the humanitarian crisis in that island nation, according to the chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee, who today called for a peace keeping force and safety for Haitian refugees.
Catholic Bishops' Official Applauds Senate Hearing on Abortion's Destructive Impact on Women (04-043)
March 3, 2004
Today the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space, chaired by Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), heard testimony from previously "pro-choice" women whose own abortions changed their opinions.
Bishop Commends Hearing on Marriage Amendment (04-044)
March 3, 2004
The Chairman of the bishops Marriage and Family Life Committee today commended the chairman of a Senate subcommittee for calling a hearing on the national implications of the Massachusetts judicial decision requiring same-sex unions.
Pope Accepts Bishop Reilly's Resignation, Names Bishop McManus to Worcester; New Bishops For Springfield, MA, And Ogdensburg, NY; A Coadjutor Bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO (04-046)
March 9, 2004
Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of 75-year-old Bishop Daniel P. Reilly of Worcester, MA, and named Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. McManus of Providence, RI, as his successor.
Second Annual Northern California Chan.Zen-Catholic Dialogue Held in Burlingame, CA (04-047)
March 10, 2004
Catholic and Buddhist priests, monastics, teachers and community leaders have participated in the second of an anticipated four annual dialogues. The series is sponsored by the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, the San Francisco Zen Center, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
The Face: Jesus In Art, Tracing The Image Of Jesus In Art
To Be Rebroadcast On Public TVRevised 03/12/04 (04-048)
March 11, 2004
The Face: Jesus in Art, a two-hour documentary that traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art by people throughout history and around the world, will be redistributed by American Public Television to public TV stations for broadcast during April.
Information Released to Broadcasters on Worldwide Telecasts of Holy Father's Good Friday and Easter Sunday Ceremonies (04-048)
March 11, 2004
The Holy See's Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding the coordination of worldwide telecasts of the Good Friday and Easter Sunday ceremonies of the Holy Father.
Chairman Requests Information on Arrested Chinese Bishop (04-050)
March 11, 2004
The chairman of the bishops' International Policy today requested that the Chinese government disclose the reason for the arrest of a Catholic bishop in China last week, reminding the Chinese ambassador of his government's "stated commitment to respect religious freedom and other fundamental human rights."
Delegates of Catholic Church, Orthodox Judaism, Share Concerns Over Situation in Middle East, Resolve to Work Together for Peaceful Solution (04-051)
March 12, 2004
A sharing of concerns over the tragic situation in the Middle East and a joint resolve to work for a peaceful and just solution for all involved, both Jews and Palestinians, was a major topic of discussion at a recent meeting of delegates of the Catholic Church and Orthodox Judaism.
Cardinal Keeler Urges Passage of Unborn Victims of Violence Act (04-052)
March 18, 2004
Cardinal William Keeler, Chairman of the Committee for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the Senate to pass S. 1019, the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The bill would recognize unborn children as second victims when their mothers are victims of federal crimes of violence. The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation as early as next week.
Media Alert – Worth Noting (04-053)
March 18, 2004
Youth Forum to Focus on University Life; An April Coming Together for Ministers to Those Far Apart; Women's Spirituality in the Workplace.
Down the Road – Upcoming April calendar (04-054)
March 18, 2004
Pope Appoints Bishop Galante to Camden, Bishop George Thomas to Helena, Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Costello of Syracuse (04-055)
March 23, 2004
Pope John Paul II appointed Coadjutor Bishop Joseph A. Galante of Dallas to be Bishop of Camden, New Jersey, and named Auxiliary Bishop George L. Thomas of Seattle as Bishop of Helena, Montana.
Opportunities for Lay Consultation Expanding (04-056)
March 23, 2004
A recent survey of U.S. bishops shows that structures for laity to provide a consultative voice to the Church have expanded.
Catholic Bishops' Official Applauds Senate Passage of Unborn Victims of Violence Act -- "Laci and Conner's Law" (04-058)
March 26, 2004
Yesterday a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S. 1019, by a vote of 61-38.
More Than 150,000 People to Join Catholic Church Holy Saturday (04-057)
March 31, 2004
More than 150,000 Americans will join the Catholic Church, on Holy Saturday, April 10, through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
Bishop Francis X. Dilorenzo Named Bishop of Richmond (04-059)
March 31, 2004
Pope John Paul II appointed Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo of Honolulu as Bishop of Richmond.
Bishops' Membership Photo Directory Now Available (04-060)
March 31, 2004
A useful tool for identifying and locating members of the Catholic hierarchy in the United States is now available from the U.S. Catholic Conference's Department of Communications.