Faithful U.S. bishop: Catholic politicians must be held accountable for pro-abortion views Bishop Joseph Strickland emphasized that right of life is a foundational issue and that sanctions are medicinal for a dissenting individual. News Lisa Bourne • Jun 17, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Cdl. Cupich defends giving Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians 'I think it would be counterproductive to impose sanctions, simply because they don't change anybody's minds.' News Martin M. Barillas • Jun 14, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Illinois bishop on barring politicians from communion: Something had to be done Bishop Thomas Paprocki emphasized it's clear Church teaching that pro-abortion lawmakers should not present themselves for Holy Communion. News Lisa Bourne • Jun 7, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Illinois bishop bars pro-abortion legislators from communion Legislators working to pass Illinois's new abortion bill may not present themselves for communion in the Diocese of Springfield, nor may priests give the Eucharist to the Senate president or the speaker of the House. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Jun 6, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Bishop condemns ‘gravely immoral action’ of Illinois House passing ‘radical’ pro-abortion act Bishop Paprocki said depriving children in the womb of protection is ‘evil.’ News Pete Baklinski • May 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021
5 US bishops bring hope to the faithful with their comments on sex abuse crisis While some bishops were busy talking about distinctions between sex abuse and 'consensual' adult sex, these bishops got to the heart of the matter. News Lisa Bourne • Nov 20, 2018Apr 29, 2023
US bishop runs pro-life marathon: ‘It’s a great opportunity to pray’ 'Hold fast to the cross and embrace the pain' became the bishop's mantra for training for and running in the event. News Lisa Bourne • Oct 26, 2018Jun 18, 2021
LIFE Runners picks up 250 new members, spreads pro-life message at marathon At the Long Beach Marathon, the group was able to offer expanded witness at the race expo, on the streets and at Planned Parenthood. News Lisa Bourne • Oct 24, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Bishop Paprocki: Pope’s response on McCarrick coverup ‘not adequate’ The bishop called on the pontiff to release all files on Archbishop Theodore McCarrick. News Lisa Bourne • Aug 29, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Bishop Paprocki disagrees with US bishops’ support for unions that fund abortion, LGBT A recent Supreme Court ruling was a victory for workers who don't want to fund abortions through unions. News Doug Mainwaring • Jul 11, 2018Jun 18, 2021