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The Office of Media Relations represents the Catholic Bishops of the United States to the media and the media to the bishops. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing statements and other resources for the media, arranging for interviews with bishops and staff of the USCCB, organizing press conferences, responding to media queries and credentialing media for coverage of such events as the bishops’ annual meetings.

Bishops 2008 Spring General Assembly

This year's Spring General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be held on June 12-14, 2008.

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Bishops 2007 Fall General Assembly

Bishops will cover an extensive agenda during the Fall General Assembly, including electing new USCCB officers, voting on the Faithful Citizenship document, and discussing revisions to Mass music. Check below for the latest news on the assembly:

Bishops To Vote On Stewardship Brochures Directed To Teenagers

Bishops To Review ‘For Your Marriage’ at November Meeting

Bishops To Vote On Norm For Extraordinary Acts Of Administration

Bishops To Elect Officers, Committee Chairs, Chairs-Elect

Bishops To Receive Preliminary Report On Causes, Context Study On Clerical Sexual Abuse Of Minors

Catholic Bishops To Discuss Faith And Politics Statement, Focus On Helping To Form Consciences

Bishops To Vote On Education Catechetical Items At November Meeting

Bishops To Meet November 12-15 In Baltimore; Agenda Includes Election Of Officers, Faithful Citizenship Paper, Music At Mass

Religious Sister Of Mercy And Mexican American Cultural Center In San Antonio Named Recipients Of Archbishop Patrick Flores Award

U.S. Bishops to Vote in November On Revision Of Music Guidelines At Mass


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