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May 2011
May 6Bishops Call on Senate to Protect Poor and Vulnerable People in Budget Debate
WASHINGTON (May 6, 2011)— “The moral measure of this budget debate is not which party wins or which powerful interests prevail, but rather how those who are jobless, hungry, homeless or poor are treated,” said the U.S. bishops in …
May 5USCCB Welcomes House Passage of ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’
House took “decisive step” toward protecting life
‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’ reflects will of the people
Conscience protection essential for access to life-saving health care WASHINGTON (May 5, 2011)—The Secretariat …
May 5Catholic Communication Campaign Collection Helps the Good News Get Around
CCC national collection coming up June 5 WASHINGTON (May 5, 2011)—The national date of the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) is June 5. This year, the campaign focuses on new ways to bring the gospel to wherever …
May 4Asian and Pacific U.S. Catholics Will Celebrate Heritage, Tenth Anniversary of Bishops’ Pastoral Statement Harmony in Faith
WASHINGTON (May 4, 2011)—Asian and Pacific Catholics will hold a one-day celebration of faith and heritage at The Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Saturday, …
May 2Pope Sends Prayers and Support to Tornado Victims
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI was saddened to learn of the death, devastation and suffering caused by the April 25-28 tornadoes across the Southern United States and sends his prayers and support to victims and those …
May 2USCCB Launches First Fridays for Food Security Event on Facebook
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011)—On the first Friday of each month from May 6, 2011 to April 6, 2012, Catholic families and individuals can participate in First Fridays for Food Security, as a way to raise awareness about food insecurity …
May 2U.S. Bishops to Meet June 15-17 in Seattle, Discuss Charter Revisions, Assisted Suicide Document, Spanish Mass Translation
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011)—The annual Spring General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will be June 15-17, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel in Seattle. The meeting will begin with Mass at 7:30 a.m. …
Apr 2011
Apr 28U.S. Bishops Join with Other Christian Leaders to Call for ‘Circle of Protection’ Around Programs for Poor People
WASHINGTON (April 28, 2011)—A diverse coalition of Christian leaders, including Catholic bishops, the National Association of Evangelicals, Bread for the World, Salvation Army, Christian Churches Together in the USA, National Council …
Apr 27Pope Names Miami Auxiliary Bishop Estévez as Bishop of St. Augustine, Florida; Accepts Resignation of Bishop Galeone
Miami Auxiliary Bishop Felipe de Jesús
Estévez named as bishop of St. Augustine WASHINGTON (April 27, 2011)—Pope Benedict …
Apr 26Pray for Vocations Day Set for May 15
Pope asks all to urge youth to consider becoming priests, religious
USCCB offers web resources to develop vocation culture
Dioceses urged to link to bishops’ vocations website WASHINGTON (April 26, 2011)—The Vatican has called …
Apr 26Pope Names Louisville, Kentucky Vicar General to Succeed Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger of Evansville, Indiana
WASHINGTON (April 26, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Charles C. Thompson, 50, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, and pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville, to succeed Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger …
Apr 25New Priests Younger, Influenced by Parish Priests, Catholic Education, Service as Altar Boys, Social, Church Environment
Half between 25 and 34 years of age
Seventy-one percent were altar servers
Sixty-seven percent attended Catholic college WASHINGTON—The average age of men ordained to the priesthood in 2011 is trending younger with the average …
Apr 18Polish National Catholic-Roman Catholic Dialogue Discusses Steps Toward Communion, Local Misunderstandings
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2011)—A meeting of the Polish National Catholic-Roman Catholic dialogue took place at St. Paul’s College in Washington on April 5 and 6. Bishop Edward U. Kmiec of Buffalo and Bishop John E. Mack of the Central …
Apr 18Doctrine Committee Chairman Gives Rationale for Critiquing Quest for the Living God
Cites bishops’ role to teach faith in its entirety
Voices concern for poor catechesis since seventies
Notes bishops and theologians must show mutual respect, support WASHINGTON (April 18, 2011)—Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, …
Apr 18Pope Names San Antonio Seminary Rector as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father José Arturo Cepeda, 41, rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
The appointment was publicized …
Apr 15U.S. Bishops, Interreligious Leaders Call on President to Take Lead on Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Peace
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2011)—In response to the launching of a new Israeli Peace Initiative by former Israeli government, intelligence and security officials, leaders of twenty-five Jewish, Christian and Muslim national religious organizations …
Apr 14New U.S. Catholics Include Former Abortion Clinic Administrator, Marine, Seven Family Members
Thousands around the country will join Catholic Church at Easter WASHINGTON (April 14, 2011) —A young adult raised in communist Cuba, an African woman who grew up as a Muslim, a marine being deployed in June, and a former abortion …
Apr 14Bishops to Congress: At a Time of Painful Budget Cuts, Defunding Planned Parenthood ‘Not One of Those Hard Choices’
WASHINGTON (April 14, 2011)— In an April 13 letter to the U.S. House of Representatives, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston urged Congress to vote for a resolution to ban federal funding of the Planned Parenthood Federation …
Apr 13Bishops Highlight Protecting the Poor, Fiscal Responsibility as Moral Criteria of Budget Debate
WASHINGTON (April 13, 2011)—The federal budget should protect human life and dignity, make the poor a top priority and promote the common good of all during tough economic times, said the U.S. bishops who oversee foreign and domestic …
Apr 12Bishops’ Website Honors Legacy of Pope John Paul II
Memorial video captures key moments, messages during U.S. visits WASHINGTON (April 12, 2011)—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a new website to honor the legacy of the late Pope John Paul II. The …
Apr 12Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Tyson of Seattle to Succeed Bishop Carlos Sevilla of Yakima, Washington
WASHINGTON (April 12, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop Joseph J. Tyson of Seattle, 53, to succeed Bishop Carlos Sevilla of Yakima, Washington, …
Apr 11Drop in Number of Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse Continues; Application of Charter Needs Clarification
Credible accusations by seven youth against seven clerics in 2010
Dioceses beginning to receive reports on boundary violations
Dioceses spent $20 million-plus for safe environment programs WASHINGTON (April 11, 2011)—Reports …
Apr 7Bishops Call for Responsible Transition in Afghanistan, Voice Concern over U.S.-Pakistan Relations
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2011)—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) stressed the importance of a responsible transition of the leadership of Afghanistan to the Afghan people and expressed concern over the U.S. partnership with …
Apr 6Cardinal DiNardo Urges Support for ‘Respect for Rights of Conscience Act’
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011)— Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has written to urge all members of the U.S. House …
Apr 6Pope Names Vicar General as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Joseph Binzer, 55, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and pastor of St. Louis Parish in Cincinnati, as an auxiliary bishop for the Cincinnati Archdiocese.
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Apr 5Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts for Holy Week, Easter and John Paul II Beatification Ceremonies
Advisory for telecasters WASHINGTON (April 5, 2011)—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has announced its Worldwide Telecasts for April-May, 2011. In addition to the traditional Holy Week and Easter liturgies, this year …
Apr 4Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church at Home
Close to 90 dioceses in the U.S. are considered “mission” territory today
Catholic Home Missions Appeal slated for May 1 WASHINGTON (April 4, 2011)—There are 87 Catholic home mission dioceses in the United States. Whether due …
Mar 2011
Mar 30Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Faults Book by Fordham Professor
Sister Elizabeth Johnson’s Quest for the Living God distorts Catholic concept of God
Book does not recognize divine revelation as the standard for Catholic theology
Differs from authentic Catholic teaching on essential points …
Mar 30Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Faults Book by Fordham Professor
Sister Elizabeth Johnson’s Quest for the Living God distorts Catholic concept of God
Book does not recognize divine revelation as the standard for Catholic theology
Differs from authentic Catholic teaching on essential points …
Mar 30Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Faults Book by Fordham Professor
Sister Elizabeth Johnson’s Quest for the Living God distorts Catholic concept of God
Book does not recognize divine revelation as the standard for Catholic theology
Differs from authentic Catholic teaching on essential points …
Mar 29Cardinal to Senate: Respect Religious Freedom of All
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2011)—“We remain firmly committed to the defense of religious liberty for all—not just for Catholics—because our commitment is to the dignity of each and every human person,” said Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, …
Mar 29Cardinal to Senate: Respect Religious Freedom of All
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2011)—“We remain firmly committed to the defense of religious liberty for all—not just for Catholics—because our commitment is to the dignity of each and every human person,” said Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, …
Mar 29Cardinal to Senate: Respect Religious Freedom of All
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2011)—“We remain firmly committed to the defense of religious liberty for all—not just for Catholics—because our commitment is to the dignity of each and every human person,” said Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, …
Mar 28Bishops’ Subcommittee on Church in Latin America Approves Nearly $2 Million in Grants at March Meeting
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2011)— The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved nearly $2 million in grants during its March 21 meeting. The purpose of the grants is to aid the pastoral …
Mar 28Bishops’ Subcommittee on Church in Latin America Approves Nearly $2 Million in Grants at March Meeting
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2011)— The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved nearly $2 million in grants during its March 21 meeting. The purpose of the grants is to aid the pastoral …
Mar 25USCCB Urges HUD Not to Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Among Protected Categories
WASHINGTON (March 25, 2011)——The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has urged the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) not to adopt a proposed regulation that would add sexual orientation and gender …
Mar 25Bishops Ask Administration to Weigh Use of Force in Libya in Light of Duty to Protect Human Life and Dignity
WASHINGTON (March 25, 2011)—As the U.S. and other nations take military action to protect the people of Libya from their own government, the U.S. bishops asked the Obama administration to stay focused on this limited goal and mission, …
Mar 24President of USCCB Reiterates Bishops’ Resolve to Deal Firmly with Clerics Who Abuse Children
Clerics who sexually abuse minors are forbidden from ministry
Backs April Child Abuse Prevention Month for protection of children
Implementation of Charter to protect children must continue WASHINGTON (March 24, 2011)—Archbishop …
Mar 24The Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps “Jesus in Disguise”
Collection’s national date is the weekend of April 2-3 WASHINGTON (March 24, 2011)—The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC) supports families in distress, whether across the street or half way around the globe. The national …
Mar 23On Anniversary of Archbishop Romero’s Death, Bishops Call U.S. to Do More for Latin America
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2011)—On the anniversary of the 1980 assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, the chairmen of various committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reflected on the relevance …
Mar 23USCCB Launches Major Spanish-Language Media Initiative to Support Marriage
Radio public service announcements campaign support marriage and family
Successful “Por Tu Matrimonio” website marks first anniversary WASHINGTON (March 23, 2011)— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced …
Mar 22Pope Names Detroit Priests as Auxiliary Bishops of Detroit
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Donald F. Hanchon, 63, pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Detroit and episcopal vicar for the central region of the Archdiocese of Detroit, and Father Michael Byrnes, 52, pastor of Presentation/Our …
Mar 21Media Advisory
“The Catholic Church and Immigration: Pastoral, Policy and Social Perspectives” conference at The Catholic University of America (CUA) is being live-streamed today, March 21, at http://live.cua.edu/, 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference …
Mar 16Bishops Voice Solidarity with Japan, Urge Catholics to Support Efforts of Catholic Relief Services Following Earthquake
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), expressed the prayers and solidarity of the U.S. bishops and Catholic for the people of Japan …
Mar 16Pope Names San Francisco Vocations Director as Auxiliary Bishop of San Jose
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Thomas A. Daly, 50, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of San Francisco and president of Marin Catholic High School, as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of San …
Mar 16Bishops Voice Solidarity with Japan, Urge Catholics to Support Efforts of Catholic Relief Services Following Earthquake
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), expressed the prayers and solidarity of the U.S. bishops and Catholic for the people of Japan …
Mar 16Pope Names San Francisco Vocations Director as Auxiliary Bishop of San Jose
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Thomas A. Daly, 50, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of San Francisco and president of Marin Catholic High School, as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of San …
Mar 11Anglican-Catholic Dialogue Looks at Moral Discernment, Homosexuality
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2011)—Anglican and Catholic ecumenical leaders examined moral discernment and homosexuality at their current round of dialogue where they explore the positions of the Catholic and Episcopalian churches on theological …
Mar 11Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Ricard; Names Archbishop Wenski as Apostolic Administrator until New Appointment
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, 71, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, for health reasons. At the same time, Pope …
Mar 11Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Ricard; Names Archbishop Wenski as Apostolic Administrator until New Appointment
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, 71, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, for health reasons. At the same time, Pope …
Mar 10USCCB, Illinois Bishops Laud State’s Death Penalty Repeal
WASHINGTON (March 10, 2011)—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) congratulated the Illinois bishops, the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty, and …
Mar 10USCCB, Illinois Bishops Laud State’s Death Penalty Repeal
WASHINGTON (March 10, 2011)—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) congratulated the Illinois bishops, the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty, and …
Mar 8Bishops to Launch Scholarship Fund in Africa, Part of Efforts of Solidarity Fund
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2011)—The U.S. bishops will begin a scholarship program and provide funding for educational programs identified by the bishops’ conferences of Eastern Africa. Initial funding comes from a $500,000 anonymous gift …
Mar 8Bishops to Launch Scholarship Fund in Africa, Part of Efforts of Solidarity Fund
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2011)—The U.S. bishops will begin a scholarship program and provide funding for educational programs identified by the bishops’ conferences of Eastern Africa. Initial funding comes from a $500,000 anonymous gift …
Mar 7Bishops Continue to Urge Congress to Remember the Poor in Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2011)—Congress should place the needs of the poor, unemployed, hungry and other vulnerable people first as it sets its budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2011, said the bishop who oversees domestic policy on behalf …
Mar 7Bishops Continue to Urge Congress to Remember the Poor in Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2011)—Congress should place the needs of the poor, unemployed, hungry and other vulnerable people first as it sets its budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2011, said the bishop who oversees domestic policy on behalf …
Mar 7Bishops Continue to Urge Congress to Remember the Poor in Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2011)—Congress should place the needs of the poor, unemployed, hungry and other vulnerable people first as it sets its budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2011, said the bishop who oversees domestic policy on behalf …
Mar 4Bishops Decry Assassination of Pakistani Official Who Worked For Rights of Minorities, Christians
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2011)—The March 2 assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Minister of Minority Affairs, silenced the voice of someone who worked to raise the profile of all minorities, especially Christians, said the bishop …
Mar 4Bishops Decry Assassination of Pakistani Official Who Worked For Rights of Minorities, Christians
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2011)—The March 2 assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Minister of Minority Affairs, silenced the voice of someone who worked to raise the profile of all minorities, especially Christians, said the bishop …
Mar 4Bishops Decry Assassination of Pakistani Official Who Worked For Rights of Minorities, Christians
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2011)—The March 2 assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Minister of Minority Affairs, silenced the voice of someone who worked to raise the profile of all minorities, especially Christians, said the bishop …
Mar 3Thousands Prepare to Attend World Youth Day in Madrid
Over 16,500 U.S. participants, 380 groups and 60 bishops already registered
Early-bird registration ends March 31 WASHINGTON (March 3, 2011)—More than 16,500 youth and young adults from across the United States have already registered …
Mar 3Bishops Urge Illinois Governor to Sign Bill Ending Death Penalty
WASHINGTON (March 3, 2011)—Signing a bill to end the use of the death penalty would “begin building a culture of life in our country,” said the bishop who oversees the domestic justice efforts of the United States Conference of Catholic …
Mar 3Thousands Prepare to Attend World Youth Day in Madrid
Over 16,500 U.S. participants, 380 groups and 60 bishops already registered
Early-bird registration ends March 31 WASHINGTON (March 3, 2011)—More than 16,500 youth and young adults from across the United States have already registered …
Mar 3Bishops Urge Illinois Governor to Sign Bill Ending Death Penalty
WASHINGTON (March 3, 2011)—Signing a bill to end the use of the death penalty would “begin building a culture of life in our country,” said the bishop who oversees the domestic justice efforts of the United States Conference of Catholic …
Mar 1Pope Accepts Cardinal Mahony’s Resignation, Coadjutor Archbishop Gomez Succeeds Him in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Roger M. Mahony from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The cardinal presented his resignation upon having reached the age …
Mar 1Pope Accepts Cardinal Mahony’s Resignation, Coadjutor Archbishop Gomez Succeeds Him in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Roger M. Mahony from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The cardinal presented his resignation upon having reached the age …
Feb 2011
Feb 25Pope Names Harrisburg Priest as New Auxiliary Bishop for Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON (February 25, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father William J. Waltersheid, Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh. The appointment was …
Feb 25Pope Names Harrisburg Priest as New Auxiliary Bishop for Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON (February 25, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father William J. Waltersheid, Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh. The appointment was …
Feb 24USCCB Chairman Supports Wisconsin Bishops on the Rights of Workers
WASHINGTON (February 24, 2011)—Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, California, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed his “support for and solidarity” …
Feb 24USCCB Chairman Supports Wisconsin Bishops on the Rights of Workers
WASHINGTON (February 24, 2011)—Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, California, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed his “support for and solidarity” …
Feb 24USCCB Chairman Supports Wisconsin Bishops on the Rights of Workers
WASHINGTON (February 24, 2011)—Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, California, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed his “support for and solidarity” …
Feb 23USCCB Decries Refusal to Support Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON (February 23, 2011) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues the following from its Office of General Counsel: “Marriage has been understood for millennia and across cultures as the union of one man and …
Feb 23USCCB Decries Refusal to Support Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON (February 23, 2011) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues the following from its Office of General Counsel: “Marriage has been understood for millennia and across cultures as the union of one man and …
Feb 18USCCB Finds Weakening of Health Care Conscience Rule a ‘Disappointment,’ Affirms Some Positive Elements
WASHINGTON (February 18, 2011)—The Obama administration’s final rule rescinding important elements of a federal regulation protecting the conscience rights of health care providers is a disappointment, but there are also reasons for …
Feb 15San Antonio Executive Al Notzon Appointed Next Chair of the National Review Board
Two-year term starts in June WASHINGTON (February 15, 2011)—Al J. Notzon III of the Archdiocese of San Antonio has been appointed the next chair of the National Review Board (NRB) by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president …
Feb 15Put the Poor First in Federal Budget Decisions Say Catholic Bishops, CRS President
More than three hundred Catholic leaders visit Capitol Hill February 15 with this message. WASHINGTON (February 15, 2011)— Expressing concern over proposed federal budget cuts in the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, …
Feb 15Put the Poor First in Federal Budget Decisions Say Catholic Bishops, CRS President
More than three hundred Catholic leaders visit Capitol Hill February 15 with this message. WASHINGTON (February 15, 2011)— Expressing concern over proposed federal budget cuts in the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, …
Feb 14Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to Help Alleviate the Great Needs That Still Remain
Collection slated for Ash Wednesday, March 9 WASHINGTON (February 14, 2011)— The national Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will take place on Ash Wednesday, March 9, in parishes across the country.
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Feb 14Peter Murphy Named Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON (February 14, 2011)—Peter J. Murphy, director of the Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of Washington since 2005, has been named executive director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis of the United …
Feb 14Peter Murphy Named Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON (February 14, 2011)—Peter J. Murphy, director of the Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of Washington since 2005, has been named executive director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis of the United …
Feb 11Bishops of the Americas Discuss Successes, Challenges of Communicating the Gospel with Modern Social Media
BALTIMORE, Md. (February 11, 2011)— The annual meeting of the leadership of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Council of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Latin America …
Feb 8Permanent Ban on Abortion Funding Long Overdue, Says USCCB in House Testimony
WASHINGTON (February 8, 2011) — A permanent ban on abortion funding is long overdue, which is why the U.S. bishops support the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act (H.R. 3), said a representative of the United States Conference of …
Feb 7Deportations to Haiti Should Be Halted, Say USCCB Migration Committee Chair and Chairman of Catholic Relief Services
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2011)—In a joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano February 7, Archbishop José H. Gomez, Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the U.S. Conference …
Feb 7Deportations to Haiti Should Be Halted, Say USCCB Migration Committee Chair and Chairman of Catholic Relief Services
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2011)—In a joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano February 7, Archbishop José H. Gomez, Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the U.S. Conference …
Feb 2Women Entering Religious Orders Today Highly Educated, Experienced in Church Activities, Survey Finds
Newly professed class more diverse than past classes
One-quarter enter with graduate degrees
Half attended Catholic elementary school WASHINGTON (February 2, 2011) — Women entering religious orders today are highly educated …
Feb 2Women Entering Religious Orders Today Highly Educated, Experienced in Church Activities, Survey Finds
Newly professed class more diverse than past classes
One-quarter enter with graduate degrees
Half attended Catholic elementary school WASHINGTON (February 2, 2011) — Women entering religious orders today are highly educated …
Feb 1Pre-Orders for New Roman Missal Editions Accepted as of March 1
New Missal to be implemented in parishes Nov. 27, first Sunday of Advent
Latest in USCCB high quality liturgical books WASHINGTON (February 1, 2011)—Pre-orders for the Altar and Chapel editions of the new Roman Missal will be …
Feb 1Pre-Orders for New Roman Missal Editions Accepted as of March 1
New Missal to be implemented in parishes Nov. 27, first Sunday of Advent
Latest in USCCB high quality liturgical books WASHINGTON (February 1, 2011)—Pre-orders for the Altar and Chapel editions of the new Roman Missal will be …
Jan 2011
Jan 31Catholic Health Association Affirms the Role of the Local Bishop in Catholic Health Care
WASHINGTON (January 31, 2011)—In response to questions raised about the authority of the local bishop in the interpretation and implementation of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs), conversations …
Jan 25Bishops’ Marriage Website Saw Rise in Popularity in 2010
WASHINGTON (January 25, 2011)—The popularity of the U.S. bishops’ website for strengthening and supporting marriage, www.foryourmarriage.org, continued to grow in 2010. According to a report from Google Analytics, the website received …
Jan 25Bishops’ Marriage Website Saw Rise in Popularity in 2010
WASHINGTON (January 25, 2011)—The popularity of the U.S. bishops’ website for strengthening and supporting marriage, www.foryourmarriage.org, continued to grow in 2010. According to a report from Google Analytics, the website received …
Jan 24Pope Names Bishop Vasa Coadjutor Bishop of Santa Rosa
WASHINGTON (January 24, 2011) —Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Robert Vasa, until now bishop of Baker, Oregon, as Coadjutor Bishop of Santa Rosa in California.
The appointment as coadjutor bishop confers on Bishop Vasa, 59, …
Jan 24Bishops Support Three Bills to Strengthen Protections for Life and Conscience
WASHINGTON (January 24, 2011)—Three bills currently in the U.S. House of Representatives would help ensure that adequate protections are in place for the consciences of taxpayers and health care providers and against federal funding …
Jan 24Bishops Support Three Bills to Strengthen Protections for Life and Conscience
WASHINGTON (January 24, 2011)—Three bills currently in the U.S. House of Representatives would help ensure that adequate protections are in place for the consciences of taxpayers and health care providers and against federal funding …
Jan 24Pope Names Bishop Vasa Coadjutor Bishop of Santa Rosa
WASHINGTON (January 24, 2011) —Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Robert Vasa, until now bishop of Baker, Oregon, as Coadjutor Bishop of Santa Rosa in California.
The appointment as coadjutor bishop confers on Bishop Vasa, 59, …
Jan 21World Day for Consecrated Life to Be Observed February 6 in U.S. Parishes
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2011) —The 15th celebration of the annual World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in parishes in the United States the weekend of February 5-6. World Day for Consecrated Life, traditionally observed …
Jan 21Thousands to Pray For End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2011)—Over 10,000 worshippers, many of them youth from schools around the nation, are expected to gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at …
Jan 21World Day for Consecrated Life to Be Observed February 6 in U.S. Parishes
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2011) —The 15th celebration of the annual World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in parishes in the United States the weekend of February 5-6. World Day for Consecrated Life, traditionally observed …
Jan 21Thousands to Pray For End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2011)—Over 10,000 worshippers, many of them youth from schools around the nation, are expected to gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at …
Jan 21Thousands to Pray For End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2011)—Over 10,000 worshippers, many of them youth from schools around the nation, are expected to gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at …
Jan 20Bishop Curry Announces the 10 Year Review of the Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—Bishops and Catholic university presidents across the United States will engage in conversations over the next year as a first step in the 10 year review of The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the …
Jan 20Christian Churches Together Respond To ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ Voice Gratitude for Civil Rights Leaders
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) issued a response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on January 14. The Christian leaders, who gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, January …
Jan 20Bishop Curry Announces the 10 Year Review of the Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—Bishops and Catholic university presidents across the United States will engage in conversations over the next year as a first step in the 10 year review of The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the …
Jan 20Bishop Curry Announces the 10 Year Review of the Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—Bishops and Catholic university presidents across the United States will engage in conversations over the next year as a first step in the 10 year review of The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the …
Jan 20Christian Churches Together Respond To ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ Voice Gratitude for Civil Rights Leaders
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) issued a response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on January 14. The Christian leaders, who gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, January …
Jan 18Archbishop Dolan Outlines U.S. Bishops’ Legislative ‘Principles and Priorities’ For New Congress
The poor and vulnerable must not be neglected in times of difficult choices
Respect for the dignity of all human life an underlying principle
Subsequent letter on health care reform reflects bishops’ principles at work WASHINGTON(January …
Jan 14Bishops See Their Work Supported In World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week USA
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2011)—Two separate marriage initiatives in February affirm the priority of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to support and strengthen marriage, said Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South …
Jan 14Pope Names Pennsylvania Priest Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown, Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Adamec, Names Indianapolis Auxiliary
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2011) - Pope Benedict XVI named Msgr. Mark L. Bartchak, a priest of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph …
Jan 14Bishops See Their Work Supported In World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week USA
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2011)—Two separate marriage initiatives in February affirm the priority of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to support and strengthen marriage, said Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South …
Jan 14Pope Names Pennsylvania Priest Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown, Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Adamec, Names Indianapolis Auxiliary
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2011) - Pope Benedict XVI named Msgr. Mark L. Bartchak, a priest of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph …
Jan 14Pope Names Pennsylvania Priest Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown, Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Adamec, Names Indianapolis Auxiliary
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2011) - Pope Benedict XVI named Msgr. Mark L. Bartchak, a priest of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph …
Jan 12Vatican Head of Justice and Peace to Address 2011 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2011)—Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, will address the opening plenary of the 2011 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, which will be February …
Jan 11U.S. Bishops’ President Sends Message of Support to Haitian Church, Committee Chairmen Outline Concrete Steps to Help Haiti
WASHINGTON (January 11, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sent a message of support to Archbishop Louis Kebreau of Cap Haitien, president of the Bishops’ …
Jan 11U.S. Bishops’ President Sends Message of Support to Haitian Church, Committee Chairmen Outline Concrete Steps to Help Haiti
WASHINGTON (January 11, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sent a message of support to Archbishop Louis Kebreau of Cap Haitien, president of the Bishops’ …
Jan 10Archbishop Dolan Calls for Prayers, Greater Respect for Human Life in Wake of Arizona Shooting
WASHINGTON -- (January 10, 2011) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) renewed their call for respect for human life, as the nation mourned for those affected by the shooting that killed six, including John M. Roll, …
Jan 10Linda Hunt Named Associate General Secretary of USCCB
Collection slated for January 22-23 WASHINGTON—( January 10, 2011) The 2011 Collection for the Church in Latin America is slated for the weekend of January 22-23 in parishes across the country.
WASHINGTON -- (January 10, 2011) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) renewed their call for respect for human life, as the nation mourned for those affected by the shooting that killed six, including John M. Roll, …
Novena, prayer intentions, reflection materials offered WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—As the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last year approaches, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites …
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—In separate letters to the head of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the U.S. bishops condemned the recent attacks on Christians, including the New Year’s Day attack …
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—The New American Bible, revised edition (NABRE), the first major update to the New American Bible (NAB) translation in 20 years, has been approved for publication. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, then …
Novena, prayer intentions, reflection materials offered WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—As the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last year approaches, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites …
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—In separate letters to the head of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the U.S. bishops condemned the recent attacks on Christians, including the New Year’s Day attack …
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2011)—The New American Bible, revised edition (NABRE), the first major update to the New American Bible (NAB) translation in 20 years, has been approved for publication. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, then …
WASHINGTON (January 5, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has appointed Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland, California as chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee …
WASHINGTON (January 5, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has appointed Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland, California as chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee …
WASHINGTON (January 3, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Neal Buckon, 57, as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and titular bishop of Vissalsa. Father Buckon is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland …
WASHINGTON (January 3, 2011)—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Neal Buckon, 57, as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and titular bishop of Vissalsa. Father Buckon is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland …
WASHINGTON (December 22, 2010)— Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, NY, chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, commended today’s ratification of the New START …
Text denounces manipulation of the pope’s thought, banalization of sexuality
Archbishop Gomez reaffirms Church support for immigrant rights WASHINGTON (December 21, 2010)—Archbishop Jose Gomez, coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, …
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2010)— Yves Lacourcière has been appointed as the first director general of the newly established architecture and engineering unit of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference. Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, chairman …
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2010)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Eusebius Beltran, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and has named Bishop Paul Coakley, 55, until now Bishop …
Addressing root causes of migration key to resolving current migration patterns WASHINGTON (December 16, 2010) — Renewing Hope, Seeking Justice is the primary theme for the 2011 National Migration Week, to be held January 2-8 in parishes …
WASHINGTON (December 15, 2010)—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ronald Gilmore, 68, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas, and named Father John Brungardt, 52, a priest of the Diocese …
WASHINGTON (December 15, 2010)—Father J. Brian Bransfield, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has been appointed associate general secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The appointment was …
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2010)—Declan Murphy, Ph.D, has been named associate director of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Office of National Collections and director of the Collection for Aid to the Church …
WASHINGTON (December 10, 2010)—A mini-documentary on homelessness by the seventh grade religious education class at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Kailua, Hawaii, won the grand prize of the 2010 Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest …
WASHINGTON (December 10, 2010)—Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, today commended the House of Representatives for …
A week to urge young people to think of priesthood and religious life
Appointment reflects continued commitment to dialogue with Jewish community
WASHINGTON (December 7, 2010) — Representatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) called for the ratification of the New START Treaty in a December 7 media …
Urge protection for low-income families, children
WASHINGTON (December 6, 2010)—Spokespersons for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Evangelicals are making a joint call for a vote on the New START Treaty's ratification. In a news conference …
WASHINGTON (December 6, 2010) — Leaders of some of the largest religious communities in the United States have come together to express their commitment toward the protection of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In an …
WASHINGTON (December 3, 2010)—In a letter to Congress December 2, Coadjutor Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, called on Congress to …
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will launch an extensive new website dedicated to the new book Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy, which was published this fall by the USCCB in conjunction with Sheed & Ward, …
WASHINGTON (December 1, 2010) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Co-Adjutor Bishop David M. O’Connell, 55, as bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey, and accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Smith from the pastoral governance …
WASHINGTON (November 30, 2010)—The new president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace have urged the United States Senate to …
WASHINGTON (November 29, 2010) — The U.S. bishops commended a resolution in the House of Representatives that condemns recent attacks on religious minorities in Iraq and calls for the U.S. government to work with the Iraqi government …
WASHINGTON (November 23, 2010)—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions has announced its 2011 grantees. A total of 362 projects in 88 “home mission” dioceses were approved at …
WASHINGTON (November 22, 2010) — Due to the small number of seminarians and available priest faculty, the American College of the Immaculate Conception in Leuven, Belgium, has announced its closure in June 2011. The announcement was …
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2010) — Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California, has been named the new chairman of the Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic anti-poverty program of the United …
WASHINGTON (November 18, 2010) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is continuing its tradition of providing online resources for the Advent and Christmas …
WASHINGTON (November 18, 2010) — After meeting in Baltimore for the annual Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Committee on Divine Worship issued a statement affirming the timeline …
WASHINGTON (November 18, 2010) — Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, Mississippi, chairman of the Subcommittee for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the U.S. bishops, reported on the recent …
Parishes to Conduct Annual Collection for Retired Sisters, Brothers, Priests in Religious Orders WASHINGTON (November 18, 2010) — Catholics across the United States will join together to “Share in the Care” of senior religious as …
Contraception is not authentic preventive health care because pregnancy is not a disease
BALTIMORE (November 16, 2010) — The U.S. bishops elected Msgr. Ronny Jenkins, a canon lawyer and priest of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, as the new general secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The …
BALTIMORE (November 16, 2010) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York as their new president and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky vice president at their …
BALTIMORE (November 15, 2010) — After the terrible earthquake that last January devastated Haiti and buried almost 300,000 people beneath the rubble, U.S. Catholics responded with remarkable generosity, reported Bishop Kevin Farrell, …
BALTIMORE (November 15, 2010) — The Catholic Church faces an urgent call to evangelize the new “digital continent” of social media, according to a presentation to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at their annual …
BALTIMORE (November 15, 2010) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) affirmed by acclamation during their annual Fall General Assembly a November 9 letter from Chicago Cardinal Francis George, OMI, USCCB president, …
WASHINGTON (November 11, 2010) — At their Fall General Assembly, November 15-18, the U.S. bishops will receive an update on the situation in Haiti and the U.S. Catholic Church’s emergency relief efforts so far, as well as plans to …
WASHINGTON (November 11, 2010) — With the National Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) coming up the weekend of November 20-21, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a video …
Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts Information for Christmas and World Day of Peace Ceremonies WASHINGTON (November 11, 2010) — The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding …
WASHINGTON (November 10, 2010) — Following the October 31 assault on the Syrian Catholic cathedral in Baghdad and subsequent violence, Chicago Cardinal Francis George, OMI, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, …
WASHINGTON (November 10, 2010) —The Midwest Catholic-Muslim Dialogue gathered in Milwaukee for its 14th annual meeting, October 25-26, to begin drafting a report on the role of religion in civic life. The report, which has the working …
WASHINGTON (November 9, 2010) — Father Daniel Mindling, OFM Cap., has accepted an invitation from Bishop William Murphy and Bishop Roger Morin, the bishops who oversee the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), to serve as …
WASHINGTON (November 4, 2010) — The U.S. Catholic bishops will vote on an agreement with four Protestant communities to mutually recognize one another’s baptism as valid when they meet for their annual Fall General Assembly, November …
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2010) — Religious leaders and young adults from Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh traditions will meet for a day of dialogue and interreligious exchange at the John Paul II Cultural Center, …
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2010) — David Suley, director of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been awarded the “Father George Mader Award” for his support of mission work. …
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2010) — Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offered the prayers of the U.S. bishops and expressed solidarity with the suffering Christians …
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2010) — The 2010 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection is slated for November 20-21 in parishes throughout the United States. Fight Poverty in America, Defend Human Dignity is this year’s theme. …
WASHINGTON (October 29, 2010) — The U.S. bishops will elect their president and vice president at their annual Fall General Assembly, November 15-18, in Baltimore.
WASHINGTON(October 29, 2010) — On Saturday, November 27, Pope Benedict XVI will open the new liturgical year by celebrating a Vigil for All Nascent Human Life at St. Peter’s Basilica. The pope has requested that “all diocesan bishops …
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2010) — Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, Utah, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) Committee on Migration, today commemorated the tenth anniversary of enactment of …
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2010) — For the second year in a row, Telecare, the television station of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, will broadcast the Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops …
WASHINGTON (October 27, 2010) — The Seventh Round of the Catholic-Reformed Dialogue concluded their final plenary in Henryville, Indiana, from October 6-8. The dialogue produced two documents to present to the churches, one on Baptism …
WASHINGTON (October 26, 2010) — Members of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue in the United States approved by unanimous consent on October 17 the dialogue’s final report on "The Hope of Eternal Life." The 65-page report represents …
Review emphasizes Gospel mission
Seminary is first new religious construction in over 50 years
WASHINGTON (October 23, 2010) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop John Noonan, an auxiliary bishop of Miami, bishop of Orlando, Florida.
WASHINGTON(October 22, 2010) — Representatives of the U.S. Bishops and two Orthodox Jewish associations discussed a wide range of ethical and cultural issues at their semi-annual meeting on October 18 at the Orthodox Union (OU) headquarters …
WASHINGTON (October 21, 2010) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is encouraging Catholics to learn about the pope—in 140 characters or less. Following the success of the week of “Pope Culture” trivia on the …
WASHINGTON (October 19, 2010) —Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of auxiliary Bishop Richard Sklba of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, for reasons of age. Bishop Sklba reached the retirement age for bishops of 75 on September …
WASHINGTON (October 14, 2010) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of Chicago, 53, Archbishop of San Antonio.
WASHINGTON(October 8, 2010)—The annual Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will be November 15-18, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The meeting will begin with Mass at 8 a.m. …
Role of Bishop of Rome acknowledged as central point of disagreement
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is sponsoring Pope Culture Week on the USCCB page on the social networking site, Facebook (www.facebook.com/usccb).
Congress to gather October 28-31 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
WASHINGTON(September 29, 2010) —In visits to the White House and the State Department, religious leaders representing the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities offered support for the Obama administration’s efforts to continue …
WASHINGTON (September 28, 2010) —The United States Oriental Orthodox-Roman Catholic Consultation held its 2010 meeting at the Passionist Spiritual Center in Bronx, New York, on September 20 and 21. The meeting, co-chaired by Catholic …
Cardinal DiNardo calls for awareness, prayer, healing and action in defense of life
Plea of Haitian children especially troublesome WASHINGTON (September 27, 2010)—Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, head of the U.S. bishops Haiti Advisory Group, introduced September 27, the report “The Displaced of Haiti: Long-Term …
Please join the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for a press event: WHAT: "The Displaced of Haiti: Long-Term Challenges and Needed Solutions"
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will elect a new general secretary of the Conference at the annual Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, November 15-18. The two candidates are Msgr. Ronny Jenkins, …
WASHINGTON(September 23, 2010)—The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has named Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington to guide the incorporation of Anglican groups into the Catholic Church in the United States.
WASHINGTON (September 22, 2010)— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine has issued a statement in response to a request from the former and current archbishops of Omaha to review the content …
WASHINGTON (September 21, 2010) —The chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre, New York, urged Congress …
WASHINGTON(September 20, 2010) —Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of auxiliary Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello of the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, in accordance with canons 411 and 401 paragraph 2 of the Code of Canon Law, …
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2010)—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should not require coverage of contraception or sterilization in group and individual health plans as part of “preventive” services for women, said …
WASHINGTON (18 de abril de 2011)—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado al padre José Arturo Cepeda, de 41 años y actual rector del Seminario de La Asunción en San Antonio, Texas, obispo auxiliar en la Arquidiócesis de Detroit. El nombramiento …
WASHINGTON(September 17, 2010)—The Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States held its sixty-eighth meeting in Alexandria, Louisiana, on September 9 and 10. Bishop Ronald P. Herzog of Alexandria, the Catholic …
Americans Want Taxes Used For Ethical Stem Cell Research
WASHINGTON (September 16, 2010) —Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop J. Peter Sartain of Joliet, Illinois, 58, to succeed Archbishop Alexander Brunett of Seattle, 76. At the same time, the pope accepted Archbishop Brunett’s resignation …
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), with Sheed & Ward, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, will release September 19 Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy, an unprecedented …
WASHINGTON—The 2010-11 Respect Life Program is now available in preparation for Respect Life Sunday, October 3. This year’s theme is “The measure of love is to love without measure.”
Denounce Derision, Misinformation, Bigotry
WASHINGTON—After 25 years, Bishop Donald Trautman of Erie, Pennsylvania, is stepping down from his duties as episcopal moderator of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference (DFMC), the national association of financial leaders of …
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed the federal court injunction against the Obama administration’s …
WASHINGTON—With millions unemployed and U.S. workers experiencing tragedies such as mining deaths in West Virginia and the oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Americans “must seek to protect the life …
Law would apply Hyde amendment policy to all federal funds
U.S. Adaptations to Mass Prayers Also Approved
WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston and as chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, presented the People of Life award to three individuals …
WASHINGTON—As schools launch a new academic year, millions of children also are set to learn the ABC’s of child protection. In Catholic schools and parishes nationwide, safe environment training gives children the skills necessary …
Much needs to be done to rebuild country, protect vulnerable populations WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sponsored a delegation July 26-August 2 to Haiti and the Caribbean region to examine the …
Archbishop Kurtz Joins Cardinal George in Criticism
WASHINGTON— As chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City applauded the July 28 decision by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton to halt some of the most controversial provisions of Arizona …
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Bishops’ Subcommittee dedicated to administering money raised for Haiti after the earthquake there last January has approved $212,700 of funding for 10 projects. The grants were made from the Subcommittee on the …
WASHINGTON— Following public criticisms of new federally-funded health insurance plans that would have covered elective abortions in Pennsylvania and New Mexico, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a statement …
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, Chairman of the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded to a clarification from the Vatican that raised the attempted ordination …
WASHINGTON-Bishop Blase Cupich, bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, and bishop-designate of Spokane, Washington, and Chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Protection of Children and Young People, welcomed the Vatican’s update …
Immigration, ultimately a humanitarian issue with moral consequences
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has erected an Apostolic Exarchate for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the United States and appointed Father Thomas Naickamparampil as its first bishop. The pope also appointed him Apostolic Visitator …
U.S. Bishops Set Up Web Site to Facilitate Registration WASHINGTON—Registration to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid 2011 is now open. Though the registration is done online with the WYD organization in the Spanish capital, …
Fabric of Society Depends on Basic Legal Definition of Marriage
WASHINGTON— Scholars from the Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church (UMC) discussed the relationship between the environment and Eucharist at the fourth session of the seventh round of the Catholic-Methodist dialogue, June …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Robert McElroy, 56, pastor of St. Gregory Parish, San Mateo, California, as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Arthur Kennedy, 68, and Father Peter J. Uglietto, 58, priests of the Archdiocese of Boston and both seminary rectors, as auxiliary bishops of Boston. The pope also accepted the resignation …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Hartford Auxiliary Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, 75, from the office of auxiliary bishop.
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Blase Cupich, 61, of Rapid City, South Dakota, to the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, and accepted the resignation of Bishop William Skylstad, 76, from pastoral governance of the diocese. …
WASHINGTON—A Senate committee amendment that would authorize the performance of elective abortions at military hospitals in this country and around the world is “misguided” and should be removed from the National Defense Authorization …
DVD Resource on Sexual Difference Set for Release
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McFadden, 63, as Bishop of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and named Msgr. Michael Fitzgerald, 62, Judicial Vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal of Philadelphia, …
WASHINGTON—While meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida, for prayer and reflection, on June 18, the U.S. bishops voiced their prayers and solidarity for those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Full text of the bishops’ …
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities voiced “grave concern” to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its move toward approving a new drug that may induce early abortions as an “emergency …
WASHINGTON—The overseer of the maritime ministry of the U.S. bishops expressed solidarity with those impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and announced the creation of a network to help with the human and environmental …
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Catholic Campaign for Human Development approved grants up to $300,000 to assist people and dioceses affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Meeting June 12, the Subcommittee for the Catholic Campaign …
WASHINGTON—Video and print resources from the Canon Law Seminar for Media, explaining the Church’s processes for dealing with clergy sexual abuse of minors, are now available online at http://www.usccb.org/canonlawseminar/ …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI named Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop William P. Callahan, OFM, Conv., 59, as Bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Cooperation among governments in region, economic development key factors
WASHINGTON—“What does it mean to be human?” A new book by the priest who spearheads the evangelization and catechetical efforts of the U.S. bishops explores this question by drawing on the teachings of Pope John Paul II in his theology …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. John J. McIntyre, 46, secretary to Cardinal Justin Rigali, as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, and accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. Maginnis, 76, from the office …
WASHINGTON—The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation continued work on a new agreed statement during its meeting at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, June …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Vincentian Father David O’Connell, up until now President of The Catholic University of America, coadjutor bishop of Trenton, New Jersey. The appointment was publicized by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, …
WASHNGTON—Catholics and Muslims compared sacred and pious writings at the 11th meeting of the West Coast Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, in Orange, California, May 19-20. The dialogue is co-sponsored by the Committee for Ecumenical and …
WASHINGTON—The Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken up in most Catholic parishes the weekend of June 26 - 27. This year’s theme, “Cast the love of Christ upon the world,” focuses on the relationship between solidarity and love. …
Most permanent deacons in active ministry are married
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Father F. Richard Spencer, 58, a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and up until now vice commandant of the military chaplains of the U.S. Forces in Europe, as Auxiliary Bishop of the …
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops called for steps to protect the lives of the most vulnerable, provide fairness for immigrants and guarantee conscience protections for individual and institutions in a statement on health care reform issued …
Act Applies Hyde Amendment to New Funds
Web Site Offers Materials for Couples, Catechists, Pastors
WASHINGTON-The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has pulled out of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition group founded in 1950.
WASHINGTON—Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, and Archbishop Rafael Romo Muñoz of Tijuana, Mexico, head of the Mexican Episcopal Conference Migration …
Society moving from a sense of religious duty to sense of religious feeling
WASHINGTON—Representatives of bishops’ conferences of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other Latin American and Caribbean countries will convene June 2-4 in Washington for the 2010 Regional Bishops’ Consultation on Migration. …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Jesuit Father James McCann, 61, as rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome.
Must understand roots of another’s faith tradition before teaching about it
Victim/Survivors need to be heard
ADVISORY WASHINGTON—The Office of Media Relations of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following Q&A on Canon Law as it relates to sexual abuse of minors. This resource also can be found at: www.usccb.org/comm/q&a-canonical-process-sexual-abuse.pdf …
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea is May 22 WASHINGTON— In observance of the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and people of the Sea, a Mass will be celebrated May 22 at 12:10 …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Timothy Doherty, 59, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, in Dundee, Illinois, as Bishop of Lafayette in Indiana, and accepted the resignation of Bishop William Higi, 76, from pastoral …
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services (USCCB/MRS) has partnered with The Catholic University of America to develop an educational Website that highlights the significant role that …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Eduardo A. Nevares, 56, Vice-Rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, and a priest of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, as Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix, assigning him the …
Atlanta Archbishop delivers homily at Catholic Cultural Diversity Convocation NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta weighed in on the issues of unity and diversity in the Church during the homily, May 7, at a Mass …
NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Catholic leaders from across the United States participating in the Catholic Cultural Diversity Network Convocation at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, on the last day of their meeting, sent an open letter to …
WASHINGTON—By extending and improving trade preferences for Haiti, Congress “will send a clear signal that the United States is prepared to take the necessary steps to improve the lives of thousands of Haitians both in the short-term …
Bishops, 300 leaders to meet at Notre Dame May 6-8
Date for implementation still to be set
Urge bipartisan action affirming rule of law, human rights in 2010
CCC Collection national date is May 16
WASHINGTON—Students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools, according to The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing , United States …
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America has made public the grantees for its latest funding cycle. In total, $2,777,917 was approved for distribution among 128 projects …
WASHINGTON— In solidarity with the Catholic bishops of Arizona, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, issued a statement April 27, opposing the enactment …
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Bishops urge members of the U.S. Senate to come together across party lines to ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and also welcome the Nuclear Posture Review as a “significant, yet modest, shift …
WASHINGTON—Father Richard Hilgartner, 41, a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and associate director of the U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat for Divine Worship, has been tapped to become head of the secretariat in 2011. The current …
The USCCB Office of Media Relations and the Canon Law Society of America will sponsor a seminar on Canon Law for Media, May 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the USCCB, 3211 4th St., NE, Washington, DC 20017-1194. Attendance will be limited to …
Several Vietnamese refugees among class
WASHINGTON—Gregory A. Rapisarda of the Archdiocese of Baltimore is a widowed deacon with four children, one of whom is priest. When he is ordained to the priesthood this year, he and his son will be the first father-son priests to …
WASHINGTON—Hundreds of Catholic leaders, including bishops, priests, deacons, religious and laity, will gather June 23-26, at Xavier University, Cincinnati, for a national conference entitled “Marriage-Building Parishes: Blueprints …
Offers Resources for Campus Ministers, Students, Young Adults
‘ForYourVocation.org’ offers resources for people in discernment
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, Florida, 59, as Archbishop of Miami, and accepted the resignation of Archbishop John C. Favalora, 74, from the pastoral governance of the Miami Archdiocese. …
WASHINGTON—The vast majority (92 percent) of men being ordained to the priesthood report some kind of full-time work experience prior to entering the seminary, most often in education. Three in five (60 percent) ordinands completed …
WASHINGTON—The popular For Your Marriage Web site (www.foryourmarriage.org) has launched a redesigned look that includes additional content and several new features. The Web …
WASHINGTON—Media intending to cover the Catholic Cultural Diversity Network Convocation at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, May 6-8, can register now with the USCCB Office of Media Relations. Registration is required to gain …
Parents want help from government, media makers
Sexual molestation is about the victim
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Reverend Chorbishop Yousif Habash, 58, pastor of Sacred Heart Syrian Catholic Church in Los Angeles, as bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark for Syrian Catholics. He succeeds …
WASHINGTON—"The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomes the signing of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the United States and the Russian Federation," said Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, …
Another $60+ million donated by individuals, groups through Catholic Relief Services
WASHINGTON— The relationship between salvation and justice was one of the key topics at the spring meeting of the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC).
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America has made a $280,000 grant to support a mobile chapels project in Chile. This grant will provide 20 temporary chapels to …
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
WASHINGTON—The U.S. needs “a long-term coherent strategy for recovery, development and poverty reduction in Haiti,” helping Haiti rebuild and get back to the path of long-term sustainable development, said the chair of the U.S. Bishops’ …
Health care a basic human right, say bishops
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Galveston-Houston, 52, as bishop of Austin, Texas, succeeding Archbishop Gregory Aymond, who was named archbishop of New Orleans, June 12, 2009.
WASHINGTON—Christian Churches Together in the USA okayed a common action against poverty across the country for April 2, 2011 and issued a statement of solidarity with earthquake-stricken Haiti at their January 12-15 meeting outside …
WASHINGTON—The 14th celebration of the annual World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2, will be marked in the United States the weekend of Feb. 7. The occasion is celebrated in the United States on the Sunday following Feb. 2, …
WASHINGTON—Christian art can serve as a visual Gospel in a visual culture, according to a new book by Jem Sullivan, Ph.D., interim director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis for the United States Conference of Catholic …
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed “profound sorrow and deepest condolences for the terrible tragedy” in Haiti in a January 21 letter to Archbishop …
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, Chairman of the Board of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), will represent the U.S. Bishops at the Saturday, January 23, funeral of Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot in Port-au-Prince Haiti. …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. W. Michael Mulvey, 60, administrator of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, to be bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Edmond Carmody,76, from pastoral governance …
WASHINGTON—In a letter sent to president Barack Obama on Friday, January 15, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, asked the White House to designate the country of Haiti …
WASHINGTON—Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, Vice President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) joined with Catholic bishops from Europe and Canada in issuing a communiqué called "The Courage to Achieve Peace …
WASHINGTON—New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Chairman of Catholic Relief Services, appears in three Web videos addressing the devastation in Haiti in the wake of the January 12 earthquake and what Catholics can do to help.
WASHINGTON (January 15, 2010) —The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed new directives by President Obama broadening the scope of travel allowed to Cuba and allowing non-family remittances to Cuba.
WASHINGTON—The Church mourns the terrible suffering of the people of Haiti, and parishes across the country are urged to take up a special collection the weekend of January 16-17 for the humanitarian efforts of the U.S. bishops and …
Catholic Relief Services enviará $5 millones para ayuda humanitaria WASHINGTON—La Iglesia llora el sufrimiento terrible del pueblo de Haití, y urge a las parroquias del todo el país a realizar una colecta especial el fin de semana …
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
WASHINGTON (14 de octubre de 2010) — El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado arzobispo de San Antonio, Texas, a Monseñor Gustavo García-Siller, hasta ahora obispo auxiliar de Chicago.
Luchar contra la pobreza en EE.UU., defender la dignidad humana, tema 2010 WASHINGTON (2 de noviembre de 2010) — La Colecta de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano 2010 se realizará en la mayoría de parroquias estadounidenses …
Mayor diversidad étnica entre las nuevas profesas
Parroquias llevarán a cabo la colecta anual a favor de religiosas, hermanos y sacerdotes religiosos jubilados WASHINGTON (18 de noviembre 2010) — Los católicos de Estados Unidos participarán en la campaña “Compartan su Cuidado” para …
WASHINGTON—El Obispo Blase Cupich de Spokane, Washington, presidente del Comité para le Protección de Niños y Jóvenes de la conferencia episcopal estadounidense, expresó aprecio por la reciente actualización hecha por el Vaticano …
Congreso se reunirá del 28 al 31 de octubre en Alburquerque, Nuevo México
Piden al Gobierno que promueva investigación ética de células estaminales WASHINGTON—El cardenal Daniel DiNardo de Galveston-Houston, presidente del Comité de Actividades Pro Vida de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados …
WASHINGTON(21 de septiembre de 2010) —El presidente del Comité sobre Justicia Nacional y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, el obispo William Murphy de Rockville Centre, New York, urgió al …
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Inmigración, ultimadamente un asunto humanitario con consecuencias morales
Seminario es primera construcción religiosa de nueva creación en más de 50 años
WASHINGTON—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado obispo de Austin, Texas, al hasta ahora obispo auxiliar de Galveston-Houston Joe S. Vasquez, de 52 años. El Obispo Vasquez sucederá al Arzobispo Gregory Aymond, quien fue nombrado Arzobispo …
WASHINGTON—El Subcomité para la Iglesia en América Latina de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos ha hecho públicos los beneficiarios de nuevas ayudas. Un total de 2.777.917 millones de dólares se aprobaron para …
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
Pro-Life Chairman urges Representatives to amend H.R. 3200
WASHINGTON (January 11, 2011)—Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sent a message of support to Archbishop Louis Kebreau of Cap Haitien, president of the Bishops’ …
Text denounces manipulation of the pope’s thought, banalization of sexuality
Administration’s decision to abandon DOMA was ‘lapse in judgment’
Varios vietnamitas escaparon persecución en botes
WASHINGTON (23 de marzo de 2011)—Con motivo del aniversario del asesinato en 1980 del Arzobispo Oscar Romero de San Salvador, los presidentes de varios comités de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos expresaron la …
BALTIMORE, Md (11 de febrero, 2011)—La reunión anual de la presidencia de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, la Conferencia de Obispos católicos de Canadá y el Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano, con la asistencia …
WASHINGTON—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado a monseñor Donald F. Hanchon, de 63 años, y al padre Michael Byrnes, de 52, obispos auxiliares para la Arquidiócesis de Detroit. Mons. Hanchon es actualmente párroco de Holy Redeemer Parish …
WASHINGTON (21 de enero de 2011) —La 15ª celebración anual de la Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada se celebrará el fin de semana del 5-6 de febrero en las parroquias de Estados Unidos. La jornada, que tradicionalmente se celebra …
Administration’s decision to abandon DOMA was ‘lapse in judgment’
WASHINGTON (March 3, 2011)— “Our nation and government have the duty to recognize and protect marriage, not tamper with and redefine it, nor to caricature the deeply held beliefs of so many citizens as ‘discrimination,’” said Archbishop …
WASHINGTON (3 de diciembre de 2010) — En una carta al Congreso el 2 de diciembre, el Arzobispo Coadjutor de Los Angeles, Monseñor José Gómez, presidente del Comité para Asuntos Migratorios de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de …
Abordar las causas originarias de la emigración es clave para solucionar patrones migratorios actuales WASHINGTON (16 de diciembre de 2010)—Renovando la esperanza, buscando la justicia es el tema principal de la Semana Nacional de …
WASHINGTON (15 de diciembre de 2010)—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha aceptado la renuncia del obispo Ronald Gilmore, de 68 años, al gobierno pastoral de la Diócesis de Dodge City, Kansas, y ha nombrado sucesor al padre John Brungardt, de …
WASHINGTON (19 de enero de 2011)—La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos dio la bienvenida al anuncio de una )directiva del Presidente Obama que amplia el ámbito de razones por las cuales se permiten los viajes a Cuba …
Arzobispo Gómez asegura que la Iglesia continuará defendiendo los derechos de los inmigrantes WASHINGTON (21 de diciembre, 2010)—Monseñor José H. Gómez, arzobispo coadjutor de Los Ángeles y presidente del Comité de Asuntos Migratorios …
WASHINGTON—En solidaridad con los obispos católicos de Arizona, el Obispo John C. Wester, de Salt Lake City, presidente del Comité sobre Migración de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de EE.UU., publicó un comunicado el 27 de abril …
This year’s theme, …
Dec 2010
Pope’s Comments not a change in Catholic moral teaching, pastoral practice WASHINGTON (December 21, 2010)—The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of …
Families and parishes urged to work actively to alert youth to God’s call for them
Helpful resources found at ForYourVocation.org or PorTuVocacion.org WASHINGTON …
Past cooperation has included Holocaust education, opposing anti-Semitism, and building friendships at the grassroots WASHINGTON (December 8, 2010) —Archbishop …
Current unemployment numbers concern bishops
Need to continue Emergency Unemployment Compensation to protect jobless and families WASHINGTON (December 7, 2010) — Congress should …
Nov 2010
Birth control poses serious health risks to women and adolescents
Mandating coverage would pose unprecedented threat to conscience rights …
WASHINGTON (November 8, 2010) — Janine Carreiro, executive director of Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC) in Brockton, …
Oct 2010
The new president will succeed Cardinal Francis George, OMI, …
Makes clear Catholic principles behind CCHD
Makes 10 commitments for the future WASHINGTON (October 26, 2010) — “The Review and Renewal of CCHD reaffirms CCHD’s Catholic foundations and priority …
Collection for Church in Latin America helped fund new seminary WASHINGTON — A delegation of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee …
Bishop Noonan, 59, succeeds Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who served as bishop of Orlando …
Archbishop-designate Garcia-Siller, a native of Mexico, is a member of the Congregation …
Recommends immediate steps to foster unity between churches
Determining date of Easter addressed in second document WASHINGTON (October 7, 2010)—Representatives …
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Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga, of Caritas International, among keynote speakers
Young adults discerning about missionary call encouraged to attend WASHINGTON (October …
Sep 2010
Worldwide ‘Vigil for All Nascent Human Life’ set for November 27 WASHINGTON (September 28, 2010)—In a statement to mark Respect Life Month, October …
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami and staff from CLINIC as well as the U.S. Conference …
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76 Percent Oppose Cloning Human Embryos For Research WASHINGTON (September 16, 2010)— As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold a hearing on human embryonic stem cell research …
The Respect Life flyer explores this …
Intolerance has no place in nation founded on religious freedom
Back ‘Beyond Park 51’ Statement by Interfaith Group WASHINGTON—Catholic Bishops dealing with interfaith, domestic and …
Aug 2010
Would protect health care providers from retaliation for not assisting with abortions WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, chair of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life …
Parish Education Efforts Urged To Precede Implementation
Resources Available Through USCCB WASHINGTON—Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago and President of the …
Notes That Voters Have Upheld Traditional Marriage at Every Turn
Calls Marriage Essential to Well Being of Society WASHINGTON—Cardinal Francis George, President of the United …
Jul 2010
SB 1070 reflects Arizonans and Americans’ frustration with Congress inaction WASHINGTON—Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Arizona, Vice-president of the U.S. …
Position Protects Roles of Fathers, Mothers
Marriage Existed Before State, Not Open To Redefinition WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, chairman …
The appointment was publicized …
Jun 2010
The resignation was publicized in Washington, June 30, by Msgr. …
First of Five Videos in New Initiative
Effort Crucial to New Evangelization, says Archbishop Kurtz WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee …
The announcement was made in Washington, June 11, by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic …
U.S. should afford legal protection to foreign workers WASHINGTON—Participants at the Catholic bishops’ Regional Consultation on Migration in Washington, …
May 2010
Number of permanent deacons on the rise WASHINGTON—A national survey of permanent diaconate offices in Catholic dioceses in the United States found that one-quarter of active …
Fixing Health Care a Legislative Goal of U.S. Bishops WASHINGTON—Congress should support a bipartisan bill that will remedy the abortion and conscience flaws in the Patient Protection and …
Catechetical Sunday is September 19 WASHINGTON— This year’s Catechetical Sunday theme is “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love.” Materials for Catechetical Sunday 2010 …
At the same time the USCCB reiterated …
Family life, fidelity to religious practice, common concerns for Jews, Catholics
Faith groups need creative means to reach young adults WASHINGTON—Individualism …
Father McCann currently heads the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) …
Agree to root out religious stereotypes that permeate media WASHINGTON—Interreligious education and the danger of stereotypes were discussed at the 14th …
Abuse affects faith life, ability to trust
Effects of abuse on victim/survivors vary WASHINGTON—Diane Knight, MSW, chair of the National Review Board of the United States Conference of Catholic …
Catholic identity, cultural competency main topics of Convocation WASHINGTON—Building unity in diversity and linking it to a robust sense of Catholic identity for the sake of …
Apr 2010
Educational preparation vital for priests, parishioners
First major change to Mass in decades WASHINGTON—The Vatican has given its “recognitio,” or statement of acceptance, of the proposed …
See need to address root causes of migration
Urge not using immigration reform to promote same-sex marriage WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops called the introduction …
Dioceses keep half of proceeds for local communications projects WASHINGTON—“Help Us Connect the World with God’s Word!” is the theme of the 2010 collection for the Catholic Communication …
Almost ten percent with military experience
Two brothers to be ordained in Indiana WASHINGTON—A deaf man, escapees from Vietnam, grandfathers, military veterans, and ministers who converted …
Responds to Pope’s Call to ‘Build a More Just and Fraternal World’ WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development …
Includes info for parents, teachers, catechists, vocation directors
Efforts respond to Pope Benedict XVI’s call to use social media WASHINGTON—The U.S. Bishops’ …
Media portrayal of drug abuse, alcohol, and inadequacy of ratings cause concern
Greater availability of easy-to-use parental controls desired WASHINGTON— A United States Conference …
Child sexual abuse can be prevented
Warning signs of abuse can be spotted WASHINGTON—The Catholic bishops’ expert on preventing clergy abuse of minors, Teresa Kettelkamp, offered ten …
CRS now focusing on long-term reconstruction
Church in Latin America Subcommittee to help rebuild the Church in Haiti WASHINGTON— A special …
Membership …
WASHINGTON—Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of San Antonio, 58, as Coadjutor Archbishop of Los …
Mar 2010
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ?radical change? from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—As part of …
Feb 2010
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ?radical change? from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—The 2010 Catholic …
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ?radical change? from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—On the eve …
Jan 2010
Don’t go backwards on conscience protections
Government health care plans should follow Hyde and not pay for elective abortions WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops called on Congress to …
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Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> Senators stood for truth, …
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—The Catholic …
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> Collection For Church …
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> U.S. BISHOPS ANNOUNCE …
Papa Nombra Arzobispo De San Antonio Al Obispo Auxiliar De Chicago García -Siller
El arzobispo-designado García-Siller, nativo …
COLECTA NACIONAL DE CAMPAÑA PARA EL DESARROLLO HUMANO SE REALIZARÁ NOVIEMBRE 20-21
ALTO NIVEL EDUCATIVO Y EXPERIENCIA EN ACTIVIDADES ECLESIALES RASGOS DE MUJERES QUE ENTRAN ACTUALMENTE A LA VIDA RELIGIOSA
Aproximadamente un cuarto del total ingresa con título universitario de postgrado
La mitad asistieron a escuelas católicas WASHINGTON (2 de febrero de 2011) — Las mujeres …
JANINE CARREIRO GANADORA DEL PREMIO CARDENAL BERNARDIN AL NUEVO LIDERAZGO 2010
El galardón lo otorga la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano WASHINGTON (9 de noviembre de 2010) —Janine Carreiro, …
LOS CATÓLICOS PUEDEN PARTICIPAR EN EL CUIDADO DE LOS RELIGIOSOS ANCIANOS
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE NORMAS VATICANAS SOBRE ABUSO SEXUAL BIENVENIDA POR OBISPOS ESTADOUNIDENSES
CONGRESO MISIONERO 2010 PINTARÁ AMPLIA IMAGEN DE CATÓLICOS ESTADOUNIDENSES EN MISIÓN
Cardenal Rodríguez Maradiaga, de Caritas Internacional, entre principales ponentes
Se alienta a participar a jóvenes adultos tratando de discernir posible …
OBISPOS ACOGEN FAVORABLEMENTE DECISIÓN JUDICIAL CONTRA FINANCIACIÓN PÚBLICA DE INVESTIGACIÓN SOBRE CÉLULAS MADRE EMBRIONARIAS
Obispo Murphy Urge A Congreso A Que Mantenga Y Mejore Créditos Impositivos Que Benefician A Familias Trabajadoras Pobres Y A Sus Hijos
OBISPOS DE LA REGIÓN PUBLICAN DECLARACIÓN CONJUNTA SOBRE MIGRACIÓN
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> Cooperación entre gobiernos …
OBISPO DE TUCSON TESTIFICA ANTE EL CONGRESO, PIDE REFORMA MIGRATORIA CON CARÁCTER DE URGENCIA
La SB 1070 refleja la frustración en Arizona y EE.UU. por la falta de acción federal WASHINGTON—El Obispo Gerald F. Kicanas de Tucson, Arizona, vicepresidente …
Delegación Episcopal Estadounidense Asistirá a Inauguración de Seminario en la Habana
Colecta para Iglesia en América Latina ayudó a financiar nuevo seminario WASHINGTON—Una delegación del Subcomité para la Iglesia en América Latina …
Obispo Auxiliar de Galveston-Houston Joe S. Vasquez Nombrado Obispo de Austin, Texas
Papa Nombra Arzobispo De Miami A Obispo Wenski De Orlando Y Obispo De Springfield En Illinois A Obispo Auxiliar De Chicago
WASHINGTON—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado arzobispo de Miami, al Obispo Thomas Wenski de Orlando, Florida, de …
Haití, Chile, Educación Del Clero, Principales Destinatarios De Ayudas Otorgadas Por Subcomité De Obispos Para América Latina
Papa Nombra Obispo Auxiliar De Fénix A Vicerrector De Seminario En Ohio
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—El Papa Benedicto …
Consulta Regional De Obispos Sobre Emigración Se Reunirá Junio 2-4 En Washington
Abortion as a mandated benefit is ‘radical change’ from current law
Says much-needed reform cannot become vehicle for promoting abortion --> WASHINGTON—Representantes …
U.S. Bishops’ President Sends Message of Support to Haitian Church, Committee Chairmen Outline Concrete Steps to Help Haiti
Vatican’s Doctrine Office Issues Statement on ‘Erroneous Interpretations’ of Pope Comments on Sexual Morality in Book Interview
Pope’s Comments not a change in Catholic moral teaching, pastoral practice WASHINGTON (December 21, 2010)—The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of …
Interfaith Group Urges Speaker of the House to Defend DOMA Legislation in Court
House must join litigation fully to ‘defend true meaning of marriage’ WASHINGTON (March 4, 2011)—Leaders of Catholic, Protestant and Sikh communities of faith—together …
Ordenaciones sacerdotales en 2011 incluyen gran diversidad de experiencias y procedencia étnica y religiosa
Casi el 10 por ciento tiene experiencia militar
Dos hermanos serán ordenados en Indiana WASHINGTON—Un hombre sordo, varios refugiados de Vietnam, abuelos, veteranos militares …
Obispos norteamericanos expresan sus esperanzas para Latinoamérica tras visita de Obama a tumba de Monseñor Romero
Obispos De América Dialogan Sobre Éxitos Y Retos Al Comunicar El Evangelio Mediante Modernos Medios De Comunicación Social
Papa nombra a dos sacerdotes obispos auxiliares de Detroit
Jornada Mundial de Vida Consagrada se celebrará febrero 6 en Estados Unidos
Interfaith Group Urges Speaker of the House to Defend DOMA Legislation in Court
House must join litigation fully to ‘defend true meaning of marriage’ WASHINGTON (March 4, 2011)—Leaders of Catholic, Protestant and Sikh communities of faith—together …
Archbishop Dolan Calls Refusal to Defend Defense of Marriage Act an ‘Alarming and Grave Injustice’
OBISPOS CATÓLICOS ESTADOUNIDENSES DICEN QUE APROBAR EL DREAM ACT “ES LO CORRECTO”
La Familia Migrante Tema Central De La Semana Nacional De La Migración 2011
Papa acepta la renuncia del Obispo Gilmore de Dodge City, nombra a párroco de Kansas como sucesor
Obispos Expresan Satisfacción Y Esperanza Por El Anuncio De Una Nueva Política Hacia Cuba Por Parte Del Presidente Obama
Presidente de Comité de Asuntos Migratorios Califica voto sobre Dream Act en el Senado de “contratiempo pero no derrota”
Presidente De Comité Sobre Migración Denuncia Medida Antiinmigrante En Arizona Y Pide Reforma Integral
Papa Nombra Arzobispo Coadjutor De Los Ángeles
WASHINGTON—El Papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado Arzobispo Coadjutor de Los Ángeles al Arzobispo José H. Gomez, hasta …
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