On March 6, 1842, John Odin was consecrated as bishop of the vicariate apostolic of Texas. More
Catholic bishops, institutions, and businesspeople have been in the headlines lately because of their conscientious objections to government regulations and mandates concerning issues such as contraception, abortion, and same-sex marriage. This conflict is only the most recent chapter in the turbulent history of the relationship between the Catholic Church and the American state. Read more...
Detroit foundation preserves memories of Catholic schools
US, Vatican, mark 30 years of full diplomatic relations
Oldest Benedictine convent in US to close
Obit: Thomas Melady, 86
Venerable Miriam Teresa cause advances
New book J. Bonner, M.B. Fraser Connolly, C. Denny, eds., Empowering the People of God: Catholic Action before and after Vatican II
New book P. Kane, Sister Thorn and Catholic Mysticism in Modern America
"Lived History of Vatican II" conference, Notre Dame, 4/24/2014