Archbishop Paul S. Coakley sharply condemned the decision of the U.S. government.

Docket with national and local implications includes Colorado Catholic preschools, a Kentucky shrine dispute, and a challenge to local rifle bans.

“I thank Almighty God that, for the past 42 years, I have been able to serve Jesus and His Church as a priest, and these past dozen years as a bishop," Bishop Byrne said.

Recording of 1977 Lenten Mass at Newark's cathedral captures Sheen's call to unite prayer and action.

Blessed Fulton Sheen's first-class relic arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday afternoon. A Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m.