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

May 2003 Press Release Archives

Media Advisory: USCCB Annual Meeting Announcement (03-093)
May 1, 2003
Credential applications for media who wish to cover the 2003 spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, June 19-21, at the Hyatt Hotel at Union Station in St. Louis are now being accepted.
Bishop Critical Of Ashcroft Decision in Asylum Case (03-095)
May 8, 2003
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's decision to detain a Haitian asylum seeker as a means to deter future migrations is a "dangerous precedent," according to the chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration, who called the decision "troubling."
Catholic Bishops' Spokesperson, in Solidarity with Laci Peterson's Family, Urges Passage of "Laci And Conner's Law" (03-096)
May 8, 2003
The spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, in solidarity with the family of murder victims Laci and Conner Peterson, has urged Congress to pass the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, soon to be renamed "Laci and Conner's Law" in memory of the slain mother and child.
CCHD Names Team of Cyclists to Lead Brake The Cycle Of Poverty Bike Tour Across U.S. (03-097)
May 9, 2003
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) announced today the names of the cyclists who will be participating in the cross-country bike tour to focus attention on poverty in the United States and the need to promote permanent solutions toward breaking the cycle of poverty.
National Directory For Permanent Deacons' Ministry Set For Bishops' June Agenda (03-098)
May 13, 2003
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will vote on a comprehensive National Directory that addresses the ministry of the nearly 14,000 permanent deacons in the United States at their General Meeting in St. Louis, June 19-21.
First North American Institute for Catholic Evangelization to Be Held In Portland This July (03-099)
May 13, 2003
The first North American Institute for Catholic Evangelization (NAICE) will be held at the University of Portland from July 9-12, 2003.
Media Alert - Worth Noting (03-100)
May 14, 2003
'Flawed' Border Policy Contributed To Migrants' Deaths; Bishop Renews Call for Reform (03-101)
May 16, 2003
The tragic deaths of 18 migrants smuggled into Texas this week are the result of a "flawed and inhumane" border policy which must be reformed, according to the chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration.
Bishop Ricard Says Passage Of Aids Legislation Will Help Fight Scourge Of Disease (03-102)
May 16, 2003
The Chairman of the Committee on International Policy, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said congressional approval of the AIDS legislation will help fight the scourge of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing nations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bishops' June Agenda to Include Vote on National Directory For Catechesis (03-103)
May 22, 2003
A comprehensive National Directory for Catechesis offering catechetical principles and guidelines for those who teach the Catholic faith will be voted on by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at their General Meeting in St. Louis, June 19-21.
Class of '03 Priests Younger, More Educated, and More Diverse (03-105)
May 22, 2003
Priests ordained in 2003 are younger, more educated, and more diverse than their average diocesan and religious order counterparts, according to a recently-released survey of the class of 2003.
Bishop Bullock Resigns in Madison, Bishop Morlino of Helena Named Successor (03-104)
May 22, 2003
Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation of Bishop William H. Bullock of Madison, Wisconsin, and appointed Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Helena, Montana as his successor.
In The Footsteps of Jesus is a New Video on Catholic Social Teaching (03-107)
May 26, 2003
How does God call you to make a difference in the world? That is the central question of a new 28-minute video, In the Footsteps of Jesus: Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today, just released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Media Advisory: USCCB Annual Meeting Reminder (03-108)
May 28, 2003
Credential applications for media who wish to cover the 2003 spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, June 19-21, at the Hyatt Hotel at Union Station in St. Louis are now being accepted. An application and hotel reservation are attached.
Comedian, TV Mom, Star of "The Practice" Speak of Catholic Faith on NBC--TV Special (03-109)
May 28, 2003
Beloved actor/comedian, and now acclaimed author and chef, Dom DeLuise; actress Catherine Hicks from the WB network's 7th Heaven; and actor Michael Badalucco from ABC-TV's The Practice will all be featured in a one-hour special that will be distributed to NBC-TV affiliates on Wednesday, June 11.
Audit of Diocesan Policies to Begin in June (03-110)
May 29, 2003
An audit of diocesan policies dealing with the problem of sexual abuse of children and young people by clergy will begin in June.
Bishop Calls for Regional Solution to Violence In Liberia (03-111)
May 30, 2003
A military solution to ongoing violence in Liberia is not possible, according to the chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee, who urged the international community to support a regional solution to the crisis in western Africa.