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

May 2004 Press Release Archives

Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue Finalizes Text on The Church as Koinonia of Salvation (04-082)
May 3, 2004
The final meeting of the Tenth Round of the Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue in the United States met April 22 – 25 at St. John's Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI.
New Book Sees Vital Role for Forgiveness in World Politics (04-083)
May 4, 2004
At a time of suicide bombings, ethnic and nationalistic conflicts, and the global "war" on terrorism, the notion that forgiveness may have a role to play on the world stage might seem unlikely.
Chairman Endorses Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill (04-084)
May 4, 2004
Legislation introduced today "will help create legal avenues for migrants to come and work and join their family members in the United States in a safe, legal, orderly, and dignified manner," according to the chairman of the bishops' Migration Committee, who offered his endorsement of the bill.
Pope Names Two Chaplains as Auxiliary Bishops of the Military Archdiocese (04-085)
May 7, 2004
Pope John Paul II has named two currently serving Chaplains as Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A.
Bishops' Official Applauds FDA for Putting Women's Interests Over Profits in "Plan B" Decision (04-086)
May 7, 2004
Yesterday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied the request of Barr Laboratories, a for-profit drug distributor, to sell its "morning-after pill" Plan B without a prescription.
Catechetical Journal "The Living Light" To Cease Publication (04-087)
May 7, 2004
Sister Glenn Anne McPhee, OP, Secretary for Education at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), announced that the Department of Education will cease publication of the catechetical journal, The Living Light, later this year.
Latest Crisis in Sudan is Symbol of 'Depravity' (04-088)
May 7, 2004
The chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee today called the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan "the newest symbol of human depravity and ethnic cleansing," and called for greater international involvement in restoring peace and stability.
Down the Road – Upcoming June Calendar (04-088)
May 14, 2004
Media Advisory: Free Conference to Address Human Trafficking: Federal Government Targeting Philadelphia for Enforcement, Education (04-090)
May 17, 2004
The U.S. State Department estimates that approximately 20,000 people are trafficked into the United States annually.
Horrendous Torture of Iraqi Prisoners
Is Challenge to Reflect on Larger Moral Issues (04-091)
May 17, 2004
Referring to recent photos of Iraqi prisoners tortured by U.S. soldiers as "horrifying" and "disgusting," the chairman of the bishops' International Policy Committee said the abuse cases are a challenge to reflect on larger moral issues.
Pensacola Pastor Named Auxiliary Bishop Of Washington; Resignation Of Auxiliary Bishop Leonard Olivier Accepted (04-093)
May 18, 2004
Pope John Paul II has appointed Father Martin Holley, pastor of Little Flower Church, Pensacola, Florida, as Titular Bishop of Rusubisir and Auxiliary Bishop of Washington.
Consultation Committee Discusses Catholic-Jewish Relations in the Aftermath of The Passion of The Christ (04-094)
May 19, 2004
Representatives at the semi-annual meeting of the Catholic-Jewish Consultation Committee discussed their respective views of The Passion of the Christ as well as Catholic-Jewish relations in the aftermath of the film.
Pope Appoints Auxiliary Bishops for Newark, Accepts Resignations of Bishops David Arias and Charles McDonnell (04-095)
May 21, 2004
Pope John Paul II has appointed two priests who serve as Spiritual Directors at Immaculate Conception Seminary, South Orange, New Jersey, as Auxiliary Bishops of Newark.
Media Alert – Worth Noting in June (04-096)
May 21, 2004
Summer and Stewardship for Young Catholics; World Refugee Day Calls Attention to International Plight; New Book's Focus: Forgiveness.
Bishops' President Says Freedom For Cuba Best Accomplished Through Contact With Americans (04-097)
May 21, 2004
Full freedom for the Cuban people should not come at the expense of a tightened economic embargo or further travel restrictions, according to the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Faith-Motivated Service Topic of New TV Spots from U.S. Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (04-098)
May 21, 2004
How faith motivates Catholics to serve others will be explored in a series of lively TV spots to be launched this month by the U.S. Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
Bishops' Official Criticizes 9th Circuit Approval of Assisted Suicide in Oregon (04-099)
May 27, 2004
A spokeswoman for the Pro-Life Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized a ruling yesterday by a panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, striking down Attorney General John Ashcroft's directive that doctors in Oregon may not misuse federally controlled drugs to assist suicides.