Friday, July 21, 2006 As bishops urged, Congress extends Voting Rights Act; Bush to sign it Minimum wage stuck in place since '97, as congressional action stalls Bishop Wenski urges Congress to do all it can to end Mideast strife Carmelites' national shrine in Wisconsin designated a basilica Diocese holds study day on post-abortion healing Catholic Heart Workcamp offers teens camaraderie, chance to help Vox Clara reviews U.S. bishops' proposals for wording in Mass prayers Customer service: Vatican operators staff switchboard 24/7 Lebanese bishops ask U.N. to seek cease-fire to protect civilians Catholic legislator visits shelled towns, lobbies for Israeli Arabs One-year commitment turned to 40 for head of bishops' pro-life office Franciscans call for safe release of friars kidnapped in Haiti Papal nuncio tried to secure release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Maronite priest says war has not divided Lebanese Christians, Muslims Nun active in health care, Mercy administration dies of cancer at 56 Former rear admiral heads Catholic theological school |
