USCCB and (Arch)Diocesan Statements on the Death of George Floyd and National Protests

USCCB & Committee Statements

• Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities (Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), May 31, 2020)
• Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities (Spanish) (Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, May 31, 2020)
• Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests (Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism; Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, chairman of the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church; Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development; Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities; Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, chairman of the Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; Bishop David G. O’Connell, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, chairman of the Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development; and Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, chairman of the Subcommittee on African American Affairs, May 29, 2020)

(Arch)Diocesan & State Catholic Conference Statements

• Statement Regarding the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. . . (Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, May 27, 2020)
• Racism & the Disregard for Human Life (Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, May 29, 2020)
• Statement of Daniel Cardinal DiNardo - Death of George Floyd. . . (Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, May 29, 2020)
• Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Statement on George Floyd. . . (May 29, 2020)
• Statement on the death of George Floyd. . . (Bishop Gerald R. Barnes, Diocese of San Bernardino, May 29, 2020)
• Bishop Edward J. Burns calls for prayers for George Floyd and our country. . .. . . (Bishop Edward J. Burns, Diocese of Dallas, May 29, 2020)
• Bishop Guillory’s Message on a More Just Society. . . (Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, SVD, Diocese of Beaumont, May 29, 2020)
• A Call to Address Racism in our Hearts and Community. . . (Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, Archdiocese of Seattle, May 29, 2020)
• Statement by Bishop Pates: Painful Racism in the Twin Cities. . . (Bishop Richard E. Pates, Diocese of Joliet, May 29, 2020)
• Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge regarding the death of George Floyd. . . (Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington, May 30, 2020)
• Bishop Knestout Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Unrest in Richmond. . . (Bishop Barry C. Knestout, Diocese of Richmond, May 30, 2020)
• Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement on the killing of George Floyd. . . (Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Archdiocese of Boston, May 30, 2020)
• Letter from Archbishop Vigneron Regarding the Death of George Floyd. . . (Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archdiocese of Detroit, May 30, 2020)
• Bishop Barber statement on deaths of George Floyd and Protective Service Officer. . . (Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, Diocese of Oakland, May 30, 2020)
• Statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson in Wake of Death of George Floyd. . . (Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, May 30, 2020)
• Statement from Bishop Malooly on the killing of George Floyd and aftermath. . . (Bishop W. Francis Malooly, Diocese of Wilmington, May 30, 2020)
• Statement from Archbishop Samuel Aquila on the Death of George Floyd. . . (Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Archdiocese of Denver, May 30, 2020
• Archbishop Hartmayer releases statement in wake of racial violence, protests. . . (Archbishop Gregory J.  Hartmayer, OFM, Conv, Archdiocese of Atlanta, May 30, 2020)
• Statement on George Floyd. . . (Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, Diocese of Austin, May 31, 2020)
• A Statement from Archbishop Aymond on the Death of George Floyd. . . (Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans, May 31, 2020)
• Archbishop Gregory's statement on death of George Floyd and the aftermath of the nationwide protests. . . (Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archdiocese of Washington, May 31, 2020)
• Archbishop Nelson Perez Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Racial & Social Injustice. . . (Archbishop Nelson A. Perez, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, May 31, 2020)
• Commission of Religious Leaders Statement on the Death of George Floyd. . . (co-signed by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archdiocese of New York, May 31, 2020)
• Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath. . . (Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago, May 31, 2020)
• Listen to Lift Others Up in Love. . . (Bishop William M. Joensen, Diocese of Des Moines, May 31, 2020)
• Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone regarding the death of George Floyd and rioting in our communities. . . (Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, Diocese of Charleston, May 31, 2020)
• Statement. . . (Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey, Bishop of Corpus Christi, May 31, 2020)
• Finding Grace Within Our Republic of Suffering: A Statement by Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego. . . (Bishop Robert W. McElroy, Diocese of San Diego, June 1, 2020)
• Statement from Bishop Gregory Parkes on the Death of George Floyd and Subsequent Protests. . . (Bishop Gregory J. Parkes, Diocese of St. Petersburg, June 1, 2020)
• Bishop Jaime Soto Calls for Prayer in Wake of George Floyd Death and Civil Unrest. . . (Bishop Jaime Soto, Diocese of Sacramento, June 1, 2020)
• Bishop Cantú Speaks on the Death of George Floyd. . . (Bishop Oscar Cantú, Diocese of San Jose, June 1, 2020)
• Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Offers Prayers for George Floyd and All Working to end Racial Injustice; Calls for Faithful to ‘Make’ Peace through Understanding, Forgiveness, and Friendship. . . (Archbishop José H. Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, June 1, 2020)
• Bishop Caggiano Statement: “We Cannot Stand Silent Before Any Form of Hatred”. . . (Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport, June 1, 2020)
• Archbishop Lori: Holy Spirit should shake out complacency over racism. . . (Archbishop William E.  Lori, Archdiocese of Baltimore, June 1, 2020)
• Archbishop marks Day of Mourning for COVID-19 victims, condemns evil of racism (Archbishop Michael O. Jackels, Archdiocese of Dubuque, June 1, 2020). . .
• Let Us Unite in Prayer for Peace. . . (Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, June 1, 2020)
• Health Update on Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. (statement within). . . (Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., Diocese of Youngstown, June 1, 2020)
• Archbishop John C. Wester’s Statement on Death of Mr. George Floyd; Urges Faithful to Participate in Prayer and Action for Racial Justice. . . (Archbishop John C. Wester, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, June 1, 2020)
• Statement Regarding the Killing of George Floyd. . . (Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, Archdiocese of Hartford, June 1, 2020)
• Archbishop Lucas statement calls for peace and justice. . . (Archbishop George J. Lucas, Archdiocese of Omaha, June 1, 2020)
• Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Nationwide Protests. . . (Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, June 1, 2020)
• Statement (Bishop Michael W. Warfel, Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, June 1, 2020)
• Bishop Calls on Holy Spirit in Time of National Unrest. . . (Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, Diocese of Allentown, June 1, 2020)
• It Should Not Have Happened. . . (Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton, June 1, 2020)
• A letter from Bishop Malone to all (Bishop Francis I. Malone, Bishop of Shreveport, June 1, 2020)
• Demand Justice. . . (Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, Diocese of Albany, June 2, 2020)
• A Call for Unity and Dialogue (Bishop Robert J. Baker and Bishop Stephen J. Raica, Diocese of Birmingham, June 2, 2020)
• Reflection on George Floyd. . . (Bishop Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago)
• Statement of the Bishops of the United States Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests. . . (Bishop Edward K. Braxton, Diocese of Belleville, June 2, 2020)
• Bishop Taylor issues statement on racism. . . (Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, Diocese of Little Rock, June 2, 2020)
• Statement from Bishop William A. Wack, CSC on the Death of George Floyd and Protests. . . (Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, June 2, 2020)
• Bishop Doherty's statement regarding the death of George Floyd. . . (Bishop Timothy L. Doherty, Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, June 2, 2020)
• Bishop Pates with a Message Regarding George Floyd's Death and Resulting Protests and Riots (Bishop Richard E. Pates, Diocese of Joliet, June 2, 2020)
• Statement on death of George Floyd and national protests . . . (Bishop Luis R. Zarama, Diocese of Raleigh, June 2, 2020)          
• Join Archbishop Schnurr Wednesday for a “Holy Hour for Conversion and Peace”. . . (Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati, June 2, 2020)
• Bishop Vetter Statement: On the death of George Floyd and National Protests. . . (Bishop Austin A. Vetter, Diocese of Helena, June 2, 2020)
• Catholic Bishops of Wisconsin Issue Statement on Unjust Killings and Recent Protests (Wisconsin Catholic Conference, June 2, 2020)
• STATEMENT OF BISHOP EDWARD J. WEISENBURGER ON THE KILLING OF MR. GEORGE FLOYD. . . (Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Diocese of Tucson, June 2, 2020)
• Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the Death of George Floyd and its Aftermath. . . (Spanish. . . ) (Portuguese. . . ) (Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Diocese of Fall River, June 3, 2020)
• Statement of Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. on the death of George Floyd and the national protests. . . (Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., June 3, 2020)
• Bishop Monforton expresses sorrow over Floyd killing, racism (Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Diocese of Steubenville, June 3, 2020)
• A statement from Bishop Mulvey on Pope Francis' Wednesday General Audience statement regarding George Floyd and recent events. . . (Bishop Michael Mulvey, Diocese of Corpus Christi, June 3, 2020)
• “Today, America weeps”: Archbishop Thomas Wenski’s statement on racism and violence in our communities. . .  (Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, Archdiocese of Miami, June 3, 2020)
• “Today, America weeps”: Archbishop Thomas Wenski’s statement on racism and violence in our communities. . .  (Spanish. . . ) (Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, Archdiocese of Miami, June 3, 2020)
• Racism is real. . . (Bishop Michael J. Sis, Diocese of San Angelo, June 3, 2020)
• Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky releases statement condemning racial injustice, calls for prayers for first responders. . . (Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, Diocese of Peoria, June 4, 2020)
• Statement of Bishop Thomas on the Death of George Floyd and the Resulting Afterm. . . ath (Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Diocese of Toledo)
• Statement regarding the death of Mr. George Floyd. . . (Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, Diocese of Monterey, June 3, 2020)
• Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Issues Statement Regarding Racism and the Pursuit of Justice and Peace in the Greater St. Louis Region (. . . video statement) (Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, Archdiocese of St. Louis, June 3, 2020)
• Statement. . . (Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Archbishop of Boston, June 5, 2020)
• Bishop Joseph C. Bambera’s Reflection on George Floyd’s Death. . . (Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, Diocese of Scranton, June 5, 2020)
• Jesus in Our Midst: Discovering Local Hope Amidst National Distress. . . (Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Diocese of Orange, June 5, 2020)
• Statement Regarding the Death of Mr. George Floyd and the Recent Events of Violence throughout the United States (. . . Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, Diocese of Rochester, June 7, 2020)
• JESUS IN OUR MIDST: DISCOVERING LOCAL HOPE AMIDST NATIONAL DISTRESS. . . (Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Diocese of Orange, June 9, 2020)
• When Words Fall Short ( Bishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., Diocese of Las Vegas, June 10, 2020)
• Uphold Human Dignity and Reject Racism. . . (Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, June 11, 2020)
• A Joint Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Mississippi on the Evils of Racism. . . (Bishop Louis F. Kihneman, Diocese of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph R. Kopasz, Diocese of Jackson, July 4, 2020)

Statements from Non-Diocesan Catholic Entities

• Catholic Charities USA Condemns Killing of George Floyd. . . (Catholic Charities USA, May 30, 2020)
• Statement of the Josephite Society on the Killing of George Floyd. . . (Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, Superior General of the St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart, May 31, 2020)
• Statement regarding the death of George Floyd. . . (Bishop Roy E. Campbell, National Black Catholic Congress, June 3, 2020)
• CRS CEO & President: “George Floyd’s Blood Cries Out to God.”. . . (Catholic Relief Services, June 3, 2020)
• CLINIC stands against anti-black racism. . . (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., June 3, 2020)
• Pope Francis and U.S. Bishops Respond to George Floyd's Killing. . . (Catholic Mobilizing Network, June 4, 2020)