United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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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

Pope’s Easter highlights wartime lessons

With a special focus on Ukraine, Pope Francis’ Easter celebrations in Rome highlighted lessons for humanity during wartime.

Pope's Prayer Intention for April 2022: For health care workers

Let us pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.”

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National Eucharistic Revival

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, gives the mission and vision of the National Eucharistic Revival set to officially launch on Corpus Christi Sunday in 2022.

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