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Sep 23

USCCB Chairman Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Nuclear Testing

WASHINGTON—Today the United Nations Security Council approved its first-ever resolution to reinforce the international norm against the testing of nuclear weapons.

Sep 21

Co-Chair of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Calls for Positive Engagement with Different Faith Traditions

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, Catholic co-chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, issued the following statement on the report Danger & Dialogue: American Catholic Public Opinion and Portrayals of Islam, recently pub ...

Sep 21

Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta as Coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop David P. Talley, up until now Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana.

Sep 19

USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Releases Refugee Report Ahead of U.N. Refugee Summit

WASHINGTON—As the United Nations General Assembly holds its refugee summit in New York, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Migration & Refugee Services has released a report assessing the refugee crisis in Southeast Asia.

Sep 16

Worldwide Day of Prayer for Sexual Abuse Survivors

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed Pope Francis' call for a World Day of Prayer for Victims of Sexual Abuse and highlighted the efforts in dioceses across the cou ...

Sep 14

USCCB Committee Chairs Reaffirm the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Marriage

WASHINGTON—Two USCCB committee chairmen have issued a joint statement reaffirming the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage "as exclusively the permanent, faithful, and fruitful union of one man and one woman [and] cannot change."

Sep 14

As Catholics, We Must Overcome Partisan Divides on Migration Issues, Says USCCB’s Migration Chairman

WASHINGTON—Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary bishop of Seattle and Chairman of the Bishops' Committee on Migration, issued the following statement:

Sep 14

Cardinal Dolan, Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman, on Deceptive “Catholics for Choice” Ad Campaign

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement alerting the public to a deceptive ad campaign calling for taxpayer funding of ...

Sep 13

USCCB Religious Liberty Chairman Responds to Statement of Chairman of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

WASHINGTON—Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, responded to a statement issued last week by the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights upon the issuance of its report on ...

Sep 9

USCCB Urges HHS to Reach Amicable Resolution in Little Sisters of the Poor Case

WASHINGTON—On September 9, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) objecting to mandated involvement in coverage of abortifacients, contraceptives, and sterilization, on ...

Sep 2

USCCB General Counsel Urges NIH not to Fund Unethical Human/Animal Chimera Research

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments September 2 to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Science Policy on the proposed authorization of federally-funded human/animal chimera research. Comments obj ...

Sep 1

Pope Francis Invites Us to “Show Mercy to our Common Home”

WASHINGTON—On the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, September 1, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), extended an invitation to people of all faith to join Pope Fra ...

Aug 30

USCCB Migration & Refugee Services Receives Generous Donation from LDS Church

WASHINGTON—USCCB Migration & Refugee Services has received a large charitable donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), to further efforts assisting refugees.

Aug 26

U.S. Bishop Delegation to Join Bishops of the Americas in Mercy Congress

WASHINGTON—A delegation of U.S. bishops led by Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, USCCB president, will join bishops from the Americas and the Caribbean in a jubilee gathering to celebrate the Year of Mercy in Bogota, Colombia, August 27-30.

Aug 26

Archbishop Schnurr Appointed USCCB Treasurer

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has appointed Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati as USCCB treasurer. Archbishop Schnurr will assume the position recently left by Bishop Kevin

Aug 26

Sister Stephanie Still to Lead USCCB’s National Religious Retirement Office

WASHINGTON—Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, has been named director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO).

Aug 25

Pope Names Priest as New Auxiliary Bishop of Denver

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Father Jorge Rodriguez-Novelo, a priest of the Archdiocese of Denver, as an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. Father Rodriguez-Novelo, 61, currently serves as pastor of Holy Cross Church in Thornton and as a faculty mem ...

Aug 24

Invitation to Pray a Rosary for Lives Lost in Italian Earthquakes

Aug 24

U.S. Catholic and Iranian Religious Leaders Unite in Call for Promotion of Culture of Encounter, Dialogue and Peace

WASHINGTON—A joint declaration issued today by U.S. Catholic bishops and Iranian religious leaders calls for developing a culture of encounter, tolerance, dialogue, and peace that respects the religious traditions of others. The leaders regard the dev ...

Aug 24

USCCB President Calls for Emergency Collection to Assist Louisiana Flood Victims

WASHINGTON—U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) president, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, has called for an emergency collection to assist victims of the recent flooding in Louisiana. He also issued a statement of solidarity wit ...

Aug 23

Pope Names Bishop Holley as New Bishop of Memphis, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Steib

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop Martin D. Holley, 61, as bishop of Memphis, Tennessee, and accepted the resignation of Bishop J. Terry Steib, 76, from the pastoral governance of that diocese. Bishop Holley has served as an auxiliary bishop of ...

Aug 22

Labor Day Statement Invites Us to Replace Fear with a Fuller Vision

WASHINGTON—The lack of jobs that can support families, particularly among those without access to higher education, has placed heavy burdens on families and communities across the country. This Labor Day, the Church draws close to these families and exp ...

Aug 22

Judy Keane Appointed Director of USCCB Public Affairs

WASHINGTON—Judy M. Keane has been named director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Office of Public Affairs. The appointment will take effect September 12.

Aug 17

USCCB President Welcomes Pope Francis Naming Bishop Kevin Joseph Farrell of Dallas Head of New Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life

WASHINGTON– In an August 17 statement, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz welcomed the news that Bishop Kevin Joseph Farrell, of Dallas, has been appointed as the first prefect of the Vatican's new ...

Aug 9

Cardinal Dolan Presents 2016 People of Life Awards

WASHINGTON—The 2016 People of Life Awards were given on August 8 to a medical doctor and two diocesan pro-life directors – a retired lay woman and a priest – for their lifetime commitment to pro-life work during the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Con ...

Jul 26

USCCB President Offers Prayers, Support After Church Attack, Killing of Priest in France

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed prayers and support after the latest terrorist attack on a Catholic parish in Normandy, France, that left a priest dea ...

Jul 25

ADVISORY: World Youth Day 2016

ADVISORY

Jul 25

Third African National Eucharistic Congress to be held in Washington, August 5-7.

WASHINGTON—The Third African National Eucharistic Congress, which will take place in Washington, August 5-7,will highlight the gifts, contributions, challenges and evangelization opportunities of African immigrant families in the Catholic Church in the ...

Jul 23

A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, USCCB President

A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville

Jul 21

USCCB President Calls for National Day of Prayer and Appoints Special Task Force to Promote Peace and Unity

WASHINGTON—In light of recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has invited all dioceses across the country to unite in a Day of Prayer for ...

Jul 20

Gregory Erlandson Named Editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON—Gregory R. Erlandson has been appointed director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service (CNS), the appointment will take effect September 12.

Jul 18

USCCB President Calls for Dialogue, Peace in the Midst of Violence

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in relation to the July 17 fatal shooting of police officers in Baton Rouge, Lousiana.

Jul 18

Third-largest U.S. Delegation to Attend World Youth Day 2016

WASHINGTON—More than 40,000 Americans are registered to attend World Youth Day (WYD), July 26-31, in Krakow, Poland. To assist this record breaking number of participants from the United States, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Secretariat of ...

Jul 15

USCCB President Sends Prayers and Support to People of France

Jul 13

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori Commend House Passage, Call on Congress to Enact the Conscience Protection Bill

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and Archbishop William E. Lori – as chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities and Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, respectively – commended the U.S. House of Rep

Jul 12

USCCB Chairmen Urge Support for the ‘First Amendment Defense Act’

WASHINGTON—Urging support for the First Amendment Defense Act Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage and Archbishop William ...

Jul 11

American Greg Burke Named Director of the Holy See Press Office

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, congratulated Greg Burke, the new director of the Holy See Press Office, and Paloma García Ovejero, the new vice director. He also ext ...

Jul 8

USCCB President Calls for Prayers, Reflection, Civility and Dialogue

WASHINGTON—Following the deadly attacks on police officers in Dallas, during a protest rally stemmed by the killings of two men in Louisiana and Minnesota, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops extended a call to prayer, reflection, civ ...

Jul 7

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori to Congress: Government’s Coercion on Abortion Needs Immediate Remedy

Jun 30

Subcommittee on the Church in Africa Awards over $1 Million in Grants

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Africa approved 49 grants for a total of $1.17 million to support pastoral projects for the Church in Africa.

Jun 29

USCCB President Responds to Istanbul Attacks

WASHINGTON—Following the airport attack in Istanbul, Turkey, that left dozens of people dead and many more wounded, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops extended a message of hope and unity through suffering after the latest string of ...

Jun 29

Media Availability on World Youth Day 2016

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth will hold a livestreamed media availability with real time engagement in anticipation of World Youth Day 2016 (WYD) to take place July 26- ...

Jun 28

Religious Communities Receive $25 Million Toward Care of Elderly Members

WASHINGTON—The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) distributed $25 million in financial assistance to 401 religious communities to aid in the care of senior members. The funding is made possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection, an an ...

Jun 27

Archbishop Kurtz Sends Prayers and Support to People and Bishop of West Virginia

WASHINGTON—Following the devastation and deaths caused by recent flooding in West Virginia, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed prayers and support to Bishop Michael J.

Jun 27

Bishops’ Pro-Life Spokeswoman Laments High Court Decision Rejecting Abortion Clinic Safety Law

WASHINGTON—On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-3 ruling in the abortion facility medical standards case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. Deirdre McQuade, assistant director for pro-life communications at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bis ...

Jun 23

USCCB Migration Committee Chairman Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Immigration

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Migration of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed disappointment in relation to the June 23 per curiam ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Texas, in which some states are ...

Jun 22

USCCB Committee Chairmen Say Federal Agency Fails to Protect Churches from California Elective Abortion Mandate

WASHINGTON—On June 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared, contrary to the plain meaning of current federal law, that the California Department of Managed Health Care can continue to force all health plans under its jurisdiction to ...

Jun 21

Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Awards $4.7 Million in Grants

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe approved $4.7 million for funding for 164 projects. Projects approved include scholarships, the rebuilding of churches and sch

Jun 17

USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America Approves over $4.1 Million in Grants, including close to $390,000 to Help Rebuild Ecuador Churches

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 265 pastoral projects, totaling $4.1 million. The funds will be disbursed as grants to aid the pastoral work of the Church in ...

Jun 17

On World Refugee Day, USCCB Migration Chairman Calls Catholics to Remember Refugees Around the World

WASHINGTON—In remarks in advance of World Refugee Day, celebrated June 20, Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary bishop of Seattle, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, called upon Catholics to remember tha ...

Jun 17

USCCB President Archbishop Kurtz Sends Letter To Ecumenical Patriarch On Eve Of Historic Council

WASHINGTON—USCCB President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, has sent a letter of greeting to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople on the occasion of the convocation of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church.

Jun 16

U.S./E.U. Bishops: Free Trade Requires Regulatory Framework And Ethical Principles

The Catholic Bishops' Conferences of the United States and the European Union adopted a common position on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) prior to the 14th round of negotiations in July 2016.

Jun 12

USCCB President Reacts to "Unspeakable Violence in Orlando; Offers Prayers for the Victims

A statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville

Jun 10

USCCB Committee Chair Comments on House of Representatives Task Force Document

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, commented on the release of the U.S. House of Representatives Task Force on Poverty, Opportunity, and ...

Jun 3

Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops Convenes, Talks about Unity, Pastoral Issues, Refugees

WASHINGTON—The Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops met on May 22-24, at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire. The purpose of the Joint Committee is to contribute to the restoration of full communion bet ...

Jun 3

Pope Names Two New Auxiliary Bishops of Boston

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named two priests of the Archdiocese of Boston as auxiliary bishops to the archdiocese. The bishops-elect are Father Mark O'Connell, 54, judicial vicar of the metropolitan tribunal, and Father Robert P. Reed, 56, secretary for ...

Jun 2

Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter To Participate In 2016 Audit

During the recent release of The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board's 2015 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Peo ...

May 31

Peter’s Pence Collection 2016: Be a Witness of Charity

WASHINGTON—The annual Peter's Pence collection will be taken up in many dioceses the weekend of June 25-26. This collection supports Pope Francis' charitable outreach to the suffering and marginalized around the world.

May 31

Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. Edward Deliman, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, as an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese. Msgr. Deliman, 68, currently serves as pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. ...

May 26

Catholic Bishops and Scholars from Europe and the United States Renew Efforts on Nuclear Disarmament

WASHINGTON—Representatives from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined 40 Roman Catholic bishops, scholars and policy specialists from nine countries at a colloquium in London, England, May 24-25, to voice moral concerns about nuclear proliferation and ...

May 25

USCCB Migration Chairman, Archbishop Gomez, Troubled Over Reports of New Immigrant Deportation Raids

WASHINGTON—Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary bishop of Seattle and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration expressed deep concern over reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will soon beg ...

May 24

Father Michael J.K. Fuller Named Head of USCCB Doctrine Secretariat

WASHINGTON—Father Michael J.K. Fuller, a priest of the diocese of Rockford, Illinois, has been named executive director of the Secretariat of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

May 23

Bishops’ Subcommittee Releases Marriage and Religious Freedom Video

WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage has released the next video in the series highlighting the unique meaning of marriage. Entitled Made for Freedom, the newly released video fea

May 20

USCCB’s Office of Child and Youth Protection Issues 2015 Annual Report

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board released its 2015 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People May ...

May 18

National Review Board Appoints Chairman, New Members

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) named two new members to the National Review Board and reappointed its chairman for the next four-year term, 2016-2020, beginning in ...

May 16

USCCB President Reacts to Supreme Court HHS Mandate Decision

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion in the case of Zubik v. Burwell, in which Catholic and other religious organizations are challenging the HHS mandate requiring them to facilitate health insurance coverage of sterilization, con ...

May 16

USCCB Chairmen Respond to Administration’s New Guidance Letter on Title IX Application

USCCB Chairmen Respond to Administration's New Guidance Letter on Title IX Application

May 13

Pope Names Texas Priest as Bishop of Tulsa, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Slattery

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Father David Konderla, 55, as bishop of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward Slattery, 75, from the pastoral governance of that diocese. Father Konderla is a priest of the Diocese of Austin, Tex ...

May 9

Pope Francis names Bishop Pazak as head of Phoenix Eparchy; Bishops Skurla, Warduni as Apostolic Administrators

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop John Stephen Pazak, of the Eparchy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, in Toronto, Canada, as bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix, Arizona, and accepted the resignation of Bis ...

May 4

Scientists and Faith Leaders Urge President Obama to Announce Steps in Hiroshima to Reduce Nuclear Risks

Apr 29

Pope Names Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann, CP, as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Bishop Tiedemann, 68, has served as bishop of Mandeville, Jamaica, since 2008.

Apr 27

Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop Lucas Support Reauthorization of DC Scholarship Program

WASHINGTON—Archbishop George Lucas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Catholic Education and Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, urged legislators to support H.R. 4901, the Scholarship for Opportunity and Res

Apr 27

National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, May 22

WASHINGTON—The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea will be celebrated on Monday, May 23. The day is observed in conjunction with National Maritime Day in the United States, which has been celebrated since 1933, to ...

Apr 26

Pope Names St. Louis Auxiliary Bishop Rice as Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop Edward M. Rice, 55, as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Bishop Rice has served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 2010. He succeeds Bishop James V. Johnston, who ...

Apr 25

USCCB, Missouri Catholic Conference, Other Religious Groups File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Remedy Religious Discrimination by State of Missouri

WASHINGTON—On April 21, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Missouri Catholic Conference, and other Catholic and non-Catholic organizations filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in a case entitled Trinity Lutheran Church v. ...

Apr 21

Richard Doerflinger to Retire After 36 Years of Service to U.S. Bishops, Greg Schleppenbach Named Pro-Life Secretariat’s New Associate Director

WASHINGTON—Richard Doerflinger will retire as associate director of the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, April 29, after 36 years of service to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). After a nationwide search, Greg Schleppenbach, executive dir ...

Apr 21

Ordination Class of 2016: Encouragement, Active Participation in Parish Life, Ministry, Are Key Factors in Discernment Process, Answering the Call

WASHINGTON—The 2016 class of men ordained to the priesthood report that they were, on average, about 17 when they first considered a vocation to the priesthood and encouraged to consider a vocation by an average of four people. Seven in 10 (70 percent) say ...

Apr 19

Joint Letter to Congress: 26 Organizations Urge Passage of Conscience Protection Act of 2016

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) joined twenty-five other major pro-life, religious, and health care organizations on April 19 urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Conscience Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 482

Apr 19

Catholic Communication Campaign Spreading the Gospel Message at Home and Around the World

WASHINGTON—The Catholic Communication Campaign is an annual national collection to support evangelization through the internet, television, radio, and print publications. This collection will be taken up in many dioceses the weekend of May 7-8, 2016. ...

Apr 12

Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty Releases Video on Meaning of Religious Freedom, Features Little Sisters of the Poor

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty has released a new video on religious freedom. "The Right to Religious Freedom" explores the foundations of Church teaching on religious liberty, including the

Apr 12

Archbishop Kurtz Welcomes Appointment of Archbishop Pierre as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Christophe Pierre, titular archbishop of Gunela, as the new apostolic nuncio to the United States. Archbishop Pierre, 70, has served as nuncio to Mexico since 2007 and succeeds Archbishop Carlo Maria Vig ...

Apr 8

Pope Francis’s Love Letter Invites Deeper Reflection on the Beauty of Marriage and Christ’s Teaching, USCCB President Says

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, on love in the family. Pope Francis' "love letter to families" invites eve ...

Apr 7

Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family Welcomed by USCCB Family Life Committee Chairman

WASHINGTON-Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), released April 8, brings "a rich reflection on the mission of the family and on how the Church can equip couples to embrace God's vision for marriage and can offer ...

Apr 1

Cardinal Dolan Calls New FDA Abortion Drug Guidelines 'Irresponsible,' Offers Assistance to Pregnant Women

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Dolan, archbishop of New York and chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities responded to new guidelines issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the abortion drug, RU-486.

Apr 1

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori to Congress: Support the Conscience Protection Act

Mar 28

USCCB President Sends Prayers and Support to President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed the prayers and support of the Catholic Church in the United States to Archbishop Joseph Coutts, president of the Catholic Bis ...

Mar 28

Rural, Struggling Areas Benefit from Catholic Home Missions Appeal

WASHINGTON—The annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be held in most parishes the weekend of April 23-24. This appeal helps to sustain nearly 45 percent of all dioceses and eparchies in rural and struggling areas of the country and in a number of ...

Mar 28

Archbishop Kurtz Lauds ‘Devout Believer, Media Pioneer’ Mother Angelica

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, praised Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA, who died March 27, Easter Sunday.

Mar 24

Pope Names Archbishop Bernard Hebda as Archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, 56, archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Archbishop Hebda has served as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis since June 2015 and as coadjutor archbishop of New ...

Mar 22

Archbishop Kurtz Sends Prayers and Support to Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussel

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed the prayers and support of the Catholic Church in the United States in a letter, March 22, to Archbishop Josef De Kesel of

Mar 21

Catholic Church in the United States to Welcome Thousands of New Catholics at Easter Vigil

WASHINGTON—Thousands of people across the United States will be welcomed into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil, March 26. Among them, many dioceses around the country are welcoming entire families who, inspired by each other, want to receive the sac ...

Mar 16

USCCB President Urges Support for Petition to Stop Christian Genocide

WASHINGTON—The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB)

Mar 16

Advisory for Broadcasters: Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecast Information for Holy Week, Easter

WASHINGTON—The Vatican Television Center has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of events presided over by Pope Francis during Holy Week and Easter. All times are UTC/GMT (Coordinate Universal Time/Greenwich Mean Time).

Mar 9

U.S. Bishops Join Faith-Based Organizations in Supreme Court Amicus Brief Defending Stays of Deportations

WASHINGTON—Immigration guidelines permitting deferral of the deportations of millions of people provide "substantial humanitarian benefits" and should be permitted to stand, said an amicus curiae brief, filed March 8 in the U.S. Supreme Court by the

Mar 8

USCCB Administrative Committee Honors ‘Martyrs of Charity’

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Administrative Committee issued a statement, March 8, honoring the work and the lives of the four religious sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, who along with 12 other people were murdered in ...

Mar 8

Pope Names Msgr. James Checchio Bishop of Metuchen, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Bootkoski

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. James Checchio,49, as bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, 75, from the pastoral governance of that diocese. Msgr. Checchio is a priest of the Diocese of Cam ...

Mar 3

USCCB Child and Youth Protection Chairman Underscores Importance of Charter

WASHINGTON—A recent grand jury report from Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the award-winning movie Spotlight are painful reminders that the Catholic Church must remain vigilant in the efforts to protect children from "the scourge of abuse," said the chairman of ...

Feb 25

2016 Meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America Concludes with a Sense of ‘Urgency to Make Mercy Practical’

WASHINGTON—Fourteen bishops representing the Catholic Church in Canada, Latin America and the United States concluded three days of prayer and dialogue at the 38th Meeting of the Bishops of the Church in America, February 25. Gathering together after the ...

Feb 22

Bishops from United States, Canada, Latin America Gather to Discuss Pope’s Teaching on Mercy

WASHINGTON—The 40th meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America will take place in Tampa, Florida, February 22-25, bringing together representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bis ...

Feb 22

Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps “Jesus in Disguise”

WASHINGTON—The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection will be held in most parishes on March 6, Laetare Sunday. The collection supports Catholic organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts and continues to help those suf ...

Feb 17

Pope Names Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Deshotel as Bishop of Lafayette, Louisiana, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Jarrell

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel, 64, as bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, and accepted the resignation of Bishop C. Michael Jarrell, 75, from pastoral governance of that diocese. Bishop Deshotel has served as ...

Feb 15

USCCB President Sends Message to Faithful on Pope Francis' Visit to Mexico

WASHINGTON—On the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to Mexico, including the U.S.-Mexico border, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), invited Catholics to pray together "as one ...

Feb 8

National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Launched, Archbishop Cupich Named Catholic Co-Chair

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago will serve as the first Catholic co-chair of a new National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, sponsored by the Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (US

Feb 4

Nearly All of Religious Profession Class of 2015 Participated in Vocation Program, Served in Parish Ministry Prior to Pursuing Vocation

WASHINGTON—Nearly all of the religious men and women who professed perpetual vows in 2015 had a strong, active parish life or participated in a vocation program or experience prior to entering their religious institute, according to the annual survey ...

Feb 4

National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Emphasize Support for Married Couples

WASHINGTON—National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day are opportunities "to celebrate the gift and blessing of marriage," said the chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (US ...

Feb 3

Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill Named New Associate General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

WASHINGTON—Rev. Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, S.T.L. was appointed Associate General Secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), February 3, where he will serve as administrator of the USCCB's pastoral offices and a member of

Feb 2

USCCB President Appoints Bishops Flores, Cantú as Representatives of U.S. Bishops to Papal Visit to Mexico

WASHINGTON—Two bishops who head U.S. dioceses bordering Mexico will officially represent the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the February 12-17 visit of Pope Francis to Mexico. Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, and Bis ...

Feb 2

Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to be Held on Ash Wednesday, February 10

WASHINGTON—The annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be held in most parishes February 10, Ash Wednesday. The collection supports pastoral, educational and construction projects in Central and Eastern Europe and Centra ...

Feb 2

USCCB, Texas Catholic Conference and Other Christian Groups File Amicus Brief to Support Regulations Protecting Women's Health and Safety in Abortion Clinics

WASHINGTON—The Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, February 1, on behalf of USCCB, the Texas Catholic Conference and several Christian partners in suppor

Jan 27

Catholic Schools Week, January 31-February 6, to Focus on Catholic Schools as ‘Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service’

WASHINGTON—National Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be observed in dioceses around the country, January 31-February 6. This year's theme, "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service," focuses on the important faith-building, academic and ...

Jan 21

Bishop Cantú Urges Administration to Work to Build Lasting Peace, Stability in Middle East in Letters to Kerry, Rice

WASHINGTON—Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, urged Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice to take renewed action to build on steps toward peace in the Middle East and work toward long term stability in ...

Jan 20

Catholic and Orthodox Christians Affirm Sanctity of Life, Invite People into the Embrace of Christ

NEW YORK—On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Orthodox and Catholic Christians will join in prayer and public gathering to express their long-standing belief that all life is sacred.

Jan 15

Thousands to Participate in 14-Hour National Prayer Vigil for Life

WASHINGTON—The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held from Thursday afternoon, January 21-Friday morning, January 22, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Pope Francis celebrated Mass during his recent visit to ...

Jan 14

Cardinal Dolan’s Roe v. Wade Anniversary Statement Calls Pro-Life Movement to Spread ‘A Vision of Life and Love,’ Encourages Participation in ‘9 Days for Life’ Campaign

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called on everyone "concerned about the tragedy of abortion" to recommit to a "vision of life and love, a vision that excludes no one" on January 14. His statement marks the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. ...

Jan 14

Collection for the Church in Latin America: 50 Years of Spreading Faith, Evangelization

WASHINGTON—From Mayan communities in Guatemala breaking language barriers that bring them closer to the Catholic faith, to at-risk youth and young adults in poverty stricken communities in Colombia and Peru becoming faith leaders in their neighborhoo

Jan 13

2016 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Will Bring Together Pope Francis’ Emphases on Ecology, Mercy

WASHINGTON—Hundreds of Catholics from across the country who work in ministries at parishes, dioceses, national organizations and college and university campuses will explore the implications of Pope Francis' teachings on ecology and mercy at the Cat ...

Jan 12

Bishops Elizondo and Vann Call for an End to Deportation Raids and Detention of Immigrant Mothers with Children

WASHINGTON—In light of recent enforcement actions conducted by the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of deporting 121 individuals, primarily mothers with children, the bishops who chair the U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration and the Cat ...

Jan 12

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