Human Life, Family and Bioethics | Diocese of Rockville Centre

Understanding the Principles in Theology of the Body

19 Sep 2018

Over the course of five years, September 1979-November 1984 Pope John Paul II presented his “Theology of the Body” through short reflections each week.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of St. Padre Pio Receiving the Stigmata

19 Sep 2018

On Thursday, September 20, 2018 we will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Padre Pio receiving the Stigmata of Jesus Christ.

Catechetical Sunday 2018 Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ / Confirmando Testigos Para Jesucristo

18 Sep 2018

The 2018 theme will be "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ." Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry.

Religious educators come to learn at Catechetical Congress

17 Sep 2018

The daylong event, presented by the Office of Faith Formation, offered attendees a multitude of instructional workshops.

USCCB Life Issues Forum: Roe v. Wade

07 Sep 2018

With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy—and as the confirmation hearings for his replacement have moved forward—Roe v. Wade has once again found itself at the center of public debate.

Pope Francis: Letter to the People of God

21 Aug 2018

In an impassioned letter addressed to the whole People of God, he calls on the Church to be close to victims in solidarity, and to join in acts of prayer and fasting in penance for such "atrocities".

Updated Statement Regarding Bishop Barres and the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

16 Aug 2018

You might have heard of the media coverage about the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. Some of that coverage includes statements regarding Bishop John Barres the authors of the Report appear not to have understood the material they were quoting.

Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life

14 Aug 2018

The U.S. bishops urge our participation in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, each Friday from August 3 through September 28.

Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is ‘inadmissible’

13 Aug 2018

Building on the development of Catholic Church teaching against capital punishment, Pope Francis has ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

USCCB: Domestic Justice Chairman Welcomes Change in Catechism Calling for Abolition of the Death Penalty