Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ January 4, 2026 ] LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo reacts to capture of Maduro News Briefs
  • [ January 4, 2026 ] Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations News Briefs
  • [ January 4, 2026 ] Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child News Briefs
  • [ January 4, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV calls for respect of Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. capture of Maduro News Briefs
  • [ January 4, 2026 ] Cameroon archbishop sets new year agenda of forgiveness, justice, and peace News Briefs

Bishop Mario Dorsonville

No Picture
News Briefs

A legacy of love: Catholics reflect on Bishop Dorsonville’s impact on the Church

February 2, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

Bishop Mario Eduardo Dorsonville, 1960-2024, officiating at the wedding of Steve and Courteney Simchak in 2019. / Credit: Photo by Jaclyn Lippelmann Photography, courtesy of Steve and Courteney Simchak

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 2, 2024 / 1… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Ugandan priest named diocesan administrator of Louisiana diocese following death of bishop

January 26, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Father Simon-Peter Engurait. / Credit: Uganda Episcopal Conference

CNA Staff, Jan 26, 2024 / 07:15 am (CNA).
Father Simon-Peter Engurait has been chosen as diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana following the unex… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana dies unexpectedly at 63 

January 20, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Bishop Mario Dorsonville was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana on Feb. 1, 2023. He passed away Jan. 19, 2024, due to “complications arising from recent health problems,” the diocese said. He was 63 years old. / Cred… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis appoints auxiliary bishop from Colombia to lead Louisiana diocese

February 1, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville in 2015. / CNA file photo

Rome Newsroom, Feb 1, 2023 / 06:58 am (CNA).
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington, to lead the Diocese of Houma-Thibo… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

US bishops welcome increased refugee admissions cap

October 11, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters / Hiram Rios/Shutterstock

Washington D.C., Oct 11, 2021 / 13:23 pm (CNA).
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Monday their positive reaction to the news that the refugee cap … […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Catholic leaders call for better treatment of Haitians, other migrants at border

September 22, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Bishop Mario Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington (left) and Sister Donna Markham, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, USA (right) / Catholic News Agency (left) and CCUSA (right)

Washington D.C., Sep 22, 2021 / 16:02 pm (CNA).
Cathol… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Continue pressing for immigration reform, US bishops told

June 18, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Bishop Mario Dorsonville.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2021 / 16:29 pm (CNA).
The Church must continue to push for immigration reform and to address the root causes that make people migrate to the United States, the head of the US bishops’… […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • The 25 most popular Catholic World Report stories and articles of 2025

    CWR Staff January 4, 2026 0
  • Unworthy of justice: When ideology determines victims

    Sarah Cain January 4, 2026 5
  • Global reactions after U.S. captures Maduro in Venezuela strikes

    Catholic News Agency January 3, 2026 13
  • Church leaders in Cameroon and Nigeria reiterate faith and resolve despite attacks

    Ngala Killian Chimtom January 3, 2026 0

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • My Christmas-tide Adventure with Mother Wilhelmina
  • The 25 most popular Catholic World Report stories and articles of 2025
  • LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo reacts to capture of Maduro
  • Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations
  • Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child
  • Pope Leo XIV calls for respect of Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. capture of Maduro
  • Unworthy of justice: When ideology determines victims
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Eucharist Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news
  • Veronica Marie Flores: Free to go home, release.\n No charge, Amen, God bless you.
  • Tom in Florida: William, agree with your prudent and principled recommendations.
  • LJ: If you had a nest of snakes in your basement, would you allow them to stay? No, you would eliminate…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Veronica Marie Flores on Global reactions after U.S. captures Maduro in Venezuela strikes
  • Tom in Florida on Global reactions after U.S. captures Maduro in Venezuela strikes
  • LJ on LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo reacts to capture of Maduro
  • Agnieszka on Global reactions after U.S. captures Maduro in Venezuela strikes
  • Larry Mc on Unworthy of justice: When ideology determines victims
Also on CWR
General

Teenage War is Hell Too: A Review of “Insurgent”

Nick Olszyk March 28, 2015 0

MPAA Rating: PG-13 USCCB Rating: A-III Reel Rating: (3 out of 5)  In most artistic trilogies the sequel is usually darker than the original and Insurgent—based on the second novel of the popular Divergent trilogy, […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly