Violence

Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action
A Pastoral Message of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 1994

Backgrounder on Gun Violence: A Mercy and Peacebuilding Approach to Gun Violence
January 2020

Backgrounder on Gun Violence: A Mercy and Peacebuilding Approach to Gun Violence
March 2018

Backgrounder on Confronting Armed Violence and Promoting Peace
February 2013

Backgrounder on Assault Weapons
February 2005

Statement on the July 4 Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, and Archbishop William E. Lori, July 6, 2022

Bishop Chairman Welcomes Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop William E. Lori, and Bishop Thomas Daly, June 24, 2022

Letter to Congress Regarding Gun Violence and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop William E. Lori, and Bishop Thomas Daly, June 23, 2022

U.S. Bishops’ Domestic Policy Chairman Commends Congressional Efforts to Address Gun Violence
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, June 14, 2022

Bishop Chairmen Call for Congressional Action to Address Gun Violence 
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop William E. Lori, and Bishop Thomas A. Daly, June 3, 2022

Letter to Congress Regarding Gun Violence and Root Causes of Violence
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop William E. Lori, and Bishop Thomas A. Daly, June 3, 2022

Statement of USCCB on School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
May 24, 2022

Statement of USCCB on Shootings in Buffalo and Laguna Woods
May 16, 2022

Letter to U.S. Senate Regarding Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, and Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, March 9, 2022

Call for Easter Response to Mass Shooting in Indianapolis
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, April 19, 2021

U.S. Bishop Chairman Mourns Loss of Life in Mass Shooting in Boulder, Colorado
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, March 24, 2021 

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Domestic Justice Committee on Shootings in San Jose
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, May 26, 2021

U.S. Bishop Chairman Urges Peace Following Reports Warning of Plans for Additional Violence at State Capitols and U.S. Capitol
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, January 16, 2021

Responses to the Plague of Gun Violence
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, November 11, 2019

USCCB President Issues Statement Following Shootings in Midland and Odessa
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, September 1, 2019

President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice Issued a Statement After a Tragic Shooting in Dayton, Ohio
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Bishop Frank J. Dewane, August 4, 2019

President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Domestic Justice Chairman issued a Statement Following Shooting in El Paso
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Bishop Frank J. Dewane, August 3, 2019

Bishops’ Conference Domestic Committee Chairman Reacts to Gilroy, California Shooting
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, July 30, 2019

U.S. Catholic Bishops' Domestic Justice Chairman Issues Statement Following Shooting in Virginia Beach
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, June 1, 2019

Domestic Justice Chairman Issues Statement Following Shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch near Denver, Colorado
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, May 8, 2019

President of U.S. Bishops’ Responds to Today’s Mass Shooting at New Zealand Mosques
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, March 15, 2019

President of U.S. Bishops' Conference Issues Statement Following Deadly Shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, November 20, 2018

President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement Following Deadly Shooting in California
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, November 8, 2018

President of U.S. Bishops' Conference Issues Statement Following Shooting in Pittsburgh
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, October 27, 2018

President of U.S. Bishops Conference Responds to Santa Fe High School Shooting
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, May 18, 2018

Domestic Justice and Education Chairmen Urge Concrete Actions to Address Scourge of Gun Violence
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice and Bishop George V. Murry, March 5, 2018

Bishop Conference President Reaction to Shooting at Florida High School
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, February 14, 2018

President of U.S. Bishops Conference Response to Kentucky High School Shooting
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, January 23, 2018

Domestic Justice Chairman Urges True Debate on Gun Violence
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, November 7, 2017

President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Responds to Mass Shooting in Texas
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, November 5, 2017

USCCB President Calls for National Day of Prayer and Appoints Special Task Force to Promote Peace and Unity
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, July 21, 2016

USCCB President Calls for Prayers, Reflection, Civility and Dialogue
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, July 8, 2016

Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development  on President Obama’s Measures on the Regulation of Firearms
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, January 6, 2016

Bishop Blaire Voices Disappointment At Senate Failure To Support Measures To Reduce Gun Violence
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, April 19, 2013

Letter to Senate Leadership on Gun Violence Legislation
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, April 18, 2013

Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development  Urges Senate To Support Policies That Reduce Gun Violence, Build Culture Of Life
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, April 8, 2013

Letter to Senate on Gun Violence
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, April 8, 2013

USCCB Senate Testimony on Reducing Gun Violence
February 12, 2013

U.S. Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development Expresses Hope That President’s Action On Guns Promotes A Culture Of Life
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, January 18, 2013

USCCB Committees Call For Action In Response To Newtown Tragedy I en Español
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, December 21, 2012

Cardinal Dolan Offers Prayers for Families, Victims of Connecticut School Shooting
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, December 14, 2012

Human Trafficking
USCCB Office of Migration and Refugee Services

Backgrounder on Violence Against Women
February 2010

Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action
A Pastoral Message of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 1994

Human Trafficking
USCCB Office of Migration and Refugee Services

Letter to Congress Regarding Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, March 9, 2022

USCCB Committees Express Concerns Over Domestic Violence Legislation
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Archbishop William E. Lori, and Archbishop José H. Gomez, March 6, 2013