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1 Texas Catholic Conference Launches New Web Site Sep 01, 2010
2 Bishop Farrell, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, to be New Episcopal Moderator of Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference Aug 30, 2010
3 From the National Catholic Bioethics Center: The Importance of the Federal District Court Decision to Block Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Aug 26, 2010
4 Bishop Murphy Calls for New Social Contract for ‘New Things’ in Today’s Economy in Labor Day Statement Aug 26, 2010
5 Bishops Welcome Ruling Against Embryonic Stem Cell Funding, Urge Government To Pursue Ethical Stem Cell Research Aug 25, 2010
6 FDA Blurs the Abortion-Contraception Line Again Aug 23, 2010
7 Cardinal Dinardo Urges Support for Law Preventing Federal Funding of Abortion Aug 23, 2010
8 Truth: A Light unto our Path and a Guide in our Actions as Advocates Aug 13, 2010
9 Bishop Vasquez Speaks on the Death Penalty Aug 12, 2010
10 Texas Bishops Host Scripture Seminar on the Holy Spirit from Genesis to John Jul 30, 2010
11 Scripture Seminar 2010 Press Kit Now Available Jul 28, 2010
12 Cardinal DiNardo welcomes HHS Exclusion of Abortion from Federal Insurance Program, Calls for Permanent Law Jul 15, 2010
13 Bishops Concerned over Federal Court Rulings Rejecting Marriage as Between One Man, One Woman Jul 12, 2010
14 A Critical Distinction between Direct Abortions and Legitimate Medical Procedures Jul 12, 2010
15 Celebrate Independence Day with a Prayer for our Nation Jul 01, 2010
16 Bishops Urge Senate to Remove Abortion Amendment from Defense Bill Jun 29, 2010
17 Santiago, Cuba Archbishop Ibáñez To Appear Live on ‘Nuestra Fe En Vivo Jun 24, 2010
18 World Cup Fever: Let the Ball Roll Jun 23, 2010
19 Cardinal DiNardo Voices 'Grave Concern' Over FDA Plan to Approve Abortion Drug for ‘Emergency Contraception Jun 18, 2010
20 Apostleship of the Sea Urges Catholics to Assist Those Harmed by Oil Spill Jun 17, 2010
21 Regional Bishops Issue Joint Statement on Migration Jun 11, 2010
22 Bishop Oscar Cantú named Apostolic Administrator for Archdiocese of San Antonio May 27, 2010
23 Mass of Reception for Coadjutor Archbishop Gomez Today May 26, 2010
24 Summer Internship Opportunity May 26, 2010
25 Bishops Urge Congress to Support Bill to Remedy Abortion, Conscience Flaws in Health Care Reform May 21, 2010
26 USCCB Migration Chairman Joins Arizona Bishops in Decrying Anti-Immigrant Measure, Calls for May 05, 2010
27 Archbishop José Gomez named to be successor to Cardinal Mahony upon his retirement as Archbishop of Los Angeles Apr 06, 2010
28 Health Care Reform: USCCB Legal Analysis Mar 31, 2010
29 National Catholic Bioethics Center: A House Divided Against the Common Good Mar 25, 2010
30 Action Alert:Health Care Reform Must Respect Unborn, Immigrant Mar 24, 2010
31 Bishops Encourage Vigilance that Health Care Legislation Protects Conscience, does not Fund Abortion Mar 23, 2010
32 House passes health reform; effort to insert abortion language fails Mar 21, 2010
33 Texas Bishops Reiterate Support of USCCB in Opposing Senate Health Care Bill Mar 19, 2010
34 Texas Bishops: Do not support current Senate Health Care Reform bill Mar 18, 2010
35 President of U.S. Bishops: Cost is too High, Loss is too Great, for Health Care Bill not to be Revised Mar 16, 2010
36 Two Auxiliary Bishops Named for Diocese of Dallas Mar 11, 2010
37 Welcome Bishop Vásquez! Mar 08, 2010
38 Charity and Truth in Ministry: Our Call to Service Mar 03, 2010
39 Archbishop Gomez to Chair Haiti Advisory Group Feb 24, 2010
40 Bishops Call For Bipartisan Action To Advance Health Care Reform That Protects Human Life And Dignity Feb 24, 2010
41 TCC Policy on Primary Elections Feb 18, 2010
42 USCCB 2010 Lenten Season Web Page Available Feb 17, 2010
43 Life Issues Forum: Health Care Reform and the Pro-Life Agenda Feb 05, 2010
44 Pope Benedict's 2010 Lenten Message Feb 04, 2010
45 Welcome Bishop Daniel Flores! Feb 03, 2010
46 Catholic Schools Week - Dividends for Life Feb 01, 2010
47 Catholic Concerns in the Health Care Bills: USCCB Issue Comparisons Jan 29, 2010
48 Bishops Urge Congress to Resume Work on Health Care with Access for All, Protection of Life, Conscience Rights Jan 27, 2010
49 Auxiliary Bishop Joe Vasquez named Bishop of Austin Jan 26, 2010
50 Archbishop José H. Gomez Urges Catholics to donate to the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Jan 25, 2010

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