We are simply beyond capacity at this point, said a Catholic Charities worker in St. Louis, Mo.
The church teaches that "every life has value and dignity. That is a given," said Andy Rivas, executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference during a Feb. 24 program at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington. Rivas helped devise a program of events in Texas in November that sought
It implements a novel understanding of marriage, which will grievously harm families and children, the bishops said.
The bishop cited a principle often credited to St. Augustine: "In essential things unity, in doubtful things liberty, but in all things love.
The diocese recently announced a new initiative to encourage area Catholics to conserve water and energy.
After the Supreme Court in 1976 allowed states to reinstate the death penalty, 37 states had laws on the books permitting capital punishment.
"There will be nothing expected of you but your presence and your willingness to pray with me," said Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik.