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We are a national membership organization of the Catholic Bishops in the United States.

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Our Role

Our Role

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops promotes the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. This purpose is drawn from the universal law of the Church and applies to the episcopal conferences which are established all over the world for the same purpose.

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Topics

Topics

In this section you will find information and resources to learn more about the Church, what the Church teaches, and how to grow in your faith.

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Impact

Impact

Each committee of the Conference supports the ministry of the bishops with an emphasis on evangelization. The bishops exercise in a communal and collegial manner certain pastoral functions entrusted to them by the Lord Jesus of sanctifying, teaching, and governing

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Get Involved

Get Involved

The U.S. Catholic Church provides the compassion of Christ in numerous ways, including through health care institutions, schools and universities, charities and social service agencies, and the work of individuals, parish communities, and diocesan entities.

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Pope announces plan for World Meeting of Families

Pope Francis outlined plans for the next World Meeting of Families in a video message July 2.

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Share the Gospel of Life in Ghana

The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa helps support pastoral projects in Africa, like a pro-life conference in Ghana.

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Pope: Visit the elderly

Pope Francis said an increase of tenderness is necessary to overcome the isolation imposed on the elderly because of the pandemic.

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