United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Who We Are

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

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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

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

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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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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Featured Stories

God calls us to build a world with a "we" as wide as humanity | Bishop Mark Seitz

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso shares his experience at the U.S.-Mexico border and how he felt the presence of God among the people he encountered. This video is part of a series from Migrants & Refugees Section for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Day celebrated worldwide on September 26 and National Migration Week celebrated by dioceses in the United States from September 20-26.

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