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

Catholics Protect Human Life and DIgnity

We must work to protect the unborn, victims of war and racism, persons with disabilities, migrants and refugees, families in poverty, and others. Featuring Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas and young adults.

Catholics Promote the Common Good

As Catholics, we promote the common good so that every person can not only live but also thrive. Featuring Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles and young adults.

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Catholics Participate in Public Life

We are called to witness to Faithful Citizenship as we participate in the public square through political engagement and civil dialogue.

Prayer to Overcome Racism

Catholics are called to pray for an end to the evil or racism that attacks the inherent dignity of the human person, created in the image and likeness of God.