9.2K views · 198 reactions | “Newman has been my friend since before I became Catholic.” Most Rev. James D. Conley of Catholic Diocese of Lincoln tells us why St. John Henry Newman is his favorite saint, and why he felt close enough to him to use Newman’s motto as his own episcopal motto. #StJohnHenryNewman, pray for us! | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Facebook

On January 22, I joined thousands at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., for the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life, held on the National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Seeing so many young people gathered in great number, praying with conviction and hope, was a powerful reminder that the future of the pro-life movement is alive and strong. | Bishop James Conley

32 reactions | SNEAK PEEK: "Everything becomes just more magnified..." --Bishop Wall talks walking the El Camino de Santiago with Archbishop Coakley and Bishop Conley! Catch our FULL interview next week! | National Catholic Register | Facebook