The following are USCCB news releases related to the protection and promotion of marriage as the permanent and exclusive union of one man and one woman, and other related topics. They are ordered chronologically starting with the most recent.
News Releases
2025
- Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments (October 17, 2025)
- U.S. Bishops Tell Congressional Leadership that AI Must Serve All of Humanity (June 9, 2025)
- Bishops Thomas and Barron Applaud Move to Defund Abortion and “Gender Transition” Industries, Call for Authentic Health Care (May 19, 2025)
- Increased Acceptance of Pornography in Society Draws Renewed Effort from Catholic Bishops to Support Families at Risk (May 15, 2025)
- Bishops Barron and O’Connell Respond to Failure of U.S. Senate to Advance Protections for Female Athletes (March 6, 2025)
- IVF Destroys Human Life, Bishops Urge Ethical Alternatives (February 20, 2025)
- Commitment to Fidelity and Love in Marriage is a Source of Hope, says Bishop Barron (February 6, 2025)
- “Helping young people accept their bodies and their vocation as women and men is the true path of freedom and happiness,” says Bishop Barron (January 29, 2025)
2024
2023
- Bishop Barron Says New Vatican Document Affirms Church’s Timeless Teaching on Marriage (December 21, 2023)
- Bishop Chairman Rejects Distortion of Pregnant Workers’ Protection Law (August 8, 2023)
- Bishop Chairman on FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive (July 13, 2023)
- Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online (June 7, 2023)
- Bishop Chairman on FDA Advisors' Approval of Over-the-Counter Birth-Control (May 15, 2023)
- Doctrine Committee Issues Guidance to Catholic Health Care Institutions on Respecting the Fundamental Order of the Human Body (March 20, 2023)
- Religious Liberty Chairman on Proposed Rule for “Contraceptive Mandate” (February 1, 2023)
2022
- Bishop Chairman Addresses Senate Vote on the Respect for Marriage Act (December 1, 2022)
- Bishop Chairmen Implore Congress to Reverse Course on Harmful "Respect for Marriage Act" (November 23, 2022)
- Bishop Chairmen Call for “Radical Solidarity” and Congressional Action Supporting Women and Families (October 26, 2022)
- Bishop Chairmen Urge Congress to Come Together to Protect Life and Promote the Common Good After "Dobbs" (August 1, 2022)
- Bishop Chairmen Condemn Harmful Regulations Forcing Gender Ideology and Potentially Abortion on Health Care Workers and Religious Hospitals (July 27, 2022)
- Bishop Chairmen Express Concern with U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Revisions to the Title IX Regulations (June 29, 2022)
2021
- Bishop Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Protecting Freedom to Serve (June 18, 2021)
- Bishop Chairmen Reaffirm Protections for Faith-Based Foster Care and Adoption Providers (March 15, 2021)
- Bishop Chairmen Say Equality Act Would Discriminate Against People of Faith and Threaten Unborn Life (February 23, 2021)
- Bishop Chairmen Express Concerns with Executive Order on Supreme Court Decision (January 22, 2021)
- USCCB President's Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America (January 20, 2021)
- Bishop Chairmen Say Change to Regulation Will Prevent Government Discrimination Against Faith-based Adoption, Foster Care, and Social Service Providers (January 15, 2021)
2020
- Bishop Chairmen Urge the Supreme Court to Preserve the Right of Catholic Foster Care Agencies to Serve (November 4, 2020)
- Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration for Geneva Consensus Declaration (October 29, 2020)
- Bishop Chairmen Support Protection of Women's and Girls' Sports (October 27, 2020)
- Bishop Chairmen Affirm Right to Shelter for All, Commend Improvements to HUD Rule (September 11, 2020)
- President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Legal Definition of “Sex” in Civil Rights Law (June 15, 2020)
- Bishop Chairmen Applaud HHS Bringing Health Care Nondiscrimination Regulations into Alignment with Federal Law (June 12, 2020)
2019
- Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration Action to Prevent Government Discrimination Against Faith-based Adoption, Foster Care, and Social Service Providers (November 1, 2019)
- USCCB Chairmen Issue Statement on Supreme Court Cases on Redefinition of “Sex” in Civil Rights Law (October 8, 2019)
- USCCB Chairmen Applaud Proposed Regulations Preventing Government Discrimination Against Faith-Based Federal Contractors (August 21, 2019)
- U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Catholic Education Welcomes the Release of Male and Female He Created Them (June 11, 2019)
- Bishop Chairmen Welcome HHS Aligning Health Care Nondiscrimination Regulations with Federal Law (May 24, 2019)
- U.S. Bishops' Chairmen Respond to U.S. House Vote on Equality Act (May 17, 2019)
- U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Join Coalition Voicing Religious Freedom Concerns with the Equality Act (H.R. 5)
- U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Reaffirm Authentic Human Dignity and Rights in Letter to Congress Opposing Equality Act (March 20, 2019)
- USCCB Chairmen Renew Support for Inclusion Act to Protect Freedom of Faith-Based Foster Care and Adoption Providers (February 1, 2019)
2018
- USCCB Chairmen Applaud Supreme Court's Respect for Religious Liberty in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision (June 4, 2018)
- U.S. Bishops' Chairmen Applaud Kansas and Oklahoma for Enacting Laws that Keep Kids First in Foster Care and Adoption Services (May 18, 2018)
- Bishop Chairmen, Ecumenical and Interfaith Leaders Strongly Support Legislation Keeping Kids First in Adoption and Foster Care (May 1, 2018)
- U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference Chairmen Urge Support for the 'First Amendment Defense Act' (March 14, 2018)
2017
- Faith Leaders Affirm the Inherent Beauty and Dignity of Being Created Male or Female (December 15, 2017)
- USCCB Chairmen Comment on Supreme Court's Oral Arguments on Religious Freedom of Creative Professionals (December 5, 2017)
- USCCB President: Today's Executive Order Begins A Process (May 4, 2017)
- Inclusion Act Receives Continued Strong Support from USCCB Chairmen (April 10, 2017)
- USCCB Committee Chairmen Applaud the Repeal of "Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students" (February 24, 2017)
- USCCB Chairmen Ask President Trump To Fulfill His Promise To Protect Religious Liberty (February 16, 2017)
- USCCB Chairmen Respond with Concern to Decision to Retain Deeply Flawed Executive Order (February 1, 2017)
2016
- Bishops' Subcommittee Releases Marriage and the Common Good Video (December 18, 2016)
- USCCB Committee Chairs Reaffirm the Catholic Church's Teaching on Marriage (September 14, 2016)
- Blog post by Archbishop Kurtz, Archbishop Wenski, and Bishop Malone on Witnessing to Marriage (August 5, 2016)
- USCCB Chairmen Urge Support for the 'First Amendment Defense Act' (July 12, 2016)
- Bishops' Subcommittee Releases Marriage And Religious Freedom Video (May 23, 2016)
- USCCB Chairmen Respond to Administration's New Guidance Letter on Title IX Application (May 15, 2016)
2015
- USCCB General Counsel, Partners Urge HHS to Protect Conscience Rights and Religious Freedom in Health Care Nondiscrimination Rules (November 10, 2015)
- Supreme Court Decision on Marriage “A Tragic Error” Says President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference (June 26, 2015)
- First Amendment Defense Act (June 18, 2015)
- Letter of Support to Representative Labrador (June 18, 2015)
- Letter of Support to Senator Lee (June 18, 2015)
- Backgrounder on First Amendment Defense Act
- Marriage between a Man and a Woman (May 1, 2015)
- USCCB President Comments on Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments on Marriage (April 28, 2015)
- Faith Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Marriage and Religious Liberty (April 23, 2015)
- Inclusion Act Receives Strong Support from Three USCCB Chairmen (March 9, 2015)
- USCCB Chairman Gives Strong Support To The State Marriage Defense Act Of 2015 (February 11, 2015)
- USCCB Chairman Responds to Supreme Court Decision To Take Marriage Cases (January 16, 2015)
2014
- USCCB Chairmen Respond to New Department of Labor Regulations (December 5, 2014)
- USCCB Chairman Praises Sixth Circuit Decision Upholding Marriage (November 7, 2014)
- USCCB Chairman Responds to U.S. Court of Appeals Decision (October 8, 2014)
- USCCB Chairmen Express Grave Disappointment toward Supreme Court’s Action (October 6, 2014)
- USCCB Chairman Applauds Federal Court Decision Upholding Marriage (September 4, 2014)
- USCCB Chairmen Strongly Endorse The Inclusion Act (July 31, 2014)
- USCCB Chairman Responds to Recent Federal Court Decisions on Marriage (July 24, 2014)
- USCCB Chairmen Respond To ‘Unprecedented And Extreme’ Executive Order (July 21, 2014)
- Cardinal O'Malley, Archbishop Lori to Senate: Oppose Bill that Attacks Religious Freedom (July 14, 2014)
- USCCB Chairmen Concerned About Reported Executive Order (June 20, 2014)
- USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Calls Decisions in Oregon and Pennsylvania Travesties of Justice (May 21, 2014)
- USCCB Chairmen voice support for the 2014 March for Marriage (April 7, 2014)
- State Marriage Defense Act Introduced in U.S. Senate Receives Strong Endorsement from USCCB Subcommittee Chairman (February 28, 2014)
- Letter of Support to Senator Ted Cruz (February 28, 2014)
- USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Strongly Supports Amending U.S. Constitution to Protect Marriage (February 19, 2014)
- Letter of Support to Representative Huelskamp (February 19, 2014)
- "El Matrimonio: Hecho para el amor y la vida" ("Marriage: Made for Love and Life")and accompanying bilingual Study Guide.
- USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Strongly Endorses State Marriage Defense Act (January 10, 2014)
- Letter of Support to Representative Randy Weber (January 10, 2014)
2013
- USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Responds to Recent Court Decisions (December 23, 2013)
- USCCB Chairmen Praise Introduction of the "Marriage and Religious Freedom Act" in the Senate (December 12, 2013)
- Letter of Support to Senator Mike Lee (December 12, 2013)
- Backgrounder: Marriage and Religious Freedom Act (Printable version)
- USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Decries Marriage Redefinition and Misuse of Pope Francis' Words in Illinois (November 20, 2013)USCCB Chairman Responds to Marriage Redefinition in Hawaii (November 13, 2013)
- USCCB Chairmen Explain Opposition to ENDA (November 4, 2013)
- USCCB Chairmen Applaud Introduction of The "Marriage and Religious Freedom Act" (Sept. 20, 2013)
- Backgrounder: Marriage and Religious Freedom Act
- Letter of Support to Representative Raul Labrador (Sept. 20, 2013)
- Supreme Court Decisions on Marriage: 'Tragic Day for Marriage and Our Nation,' State U.S. Bishops (June 26, 2013)
- Backgrounder: Proposition 8 and DOMA
- USCCB Subcommittee Chair Applauds 'Victory In The Land Of Lincoln" (June 3, 2013
- USCCB Subcommittee Chair Calls Minnesota Lawmakers' Post-Mother's Day Marriage Redefinition 'Height of Irony' (May 15, 2013)
- USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Serious Injustice In Delaware (May 8, 2013)
- USCCB Subcommittee Chair Decries Marriage Redefinition In Rhode Island (May 3, 2013
- USCCB Subcommittee Chair Leads Prayer At March For Marriage (March 26, 2013)
- USCCB Committee Expresses Concerns Over Domestic Violence Legislation (March 6, 2013)
- Heads of Military Archdiocese, Subcommittee for Promotion, Defense of Marriage Object to Defense Department Same-Sex Domestic Partners Policy (Feb. 15, 2013
- USCCB Files Supreme Court Briefs Supporting DOMA, Proposition 8 (Jan. 29, 2013)
2012
- Archbishop Cordileone Calls Supreme Court Decision To Hear Marriage Cases Significant Moment for Nation (Dec. 7, 2012)
- Bishops Urge Catholics to Pray for Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty (Dec. 6, 2012)
- Bishops' Defense of Marriage Chair Calls for Prayer, Renewed Culture of Marriage (Nov. 7, 2012)
- Bishops' Defense of Marriage Chair Decries Latest DOMA Ruling (Oct. 19, 2012)
- Bishops' Committee For Defense of Marriage Disappointed Over DOMA Ruling (June 1, 2012)
- U.S. Bishops Applaud Approval of North Carolina Marriage Amendment In Face Of President Obama's Recent Comments (May 10, 2012)
- Cardinal Dolan: President Obama's Remarks On Marriage 'Deeply Saddening' (May 9, 2012)
- Catholic Bishops Denounce As "Grave Injustice" Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down California Marriage Law (Feb. 7, 2012)
- Religious Leaders Join Together In Support Of Marriage, Religious Liberty (Jan. 12, 2012)
2011
- Bishops Launch New Website, Marriage: Unique for a Reason (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Bishops Urge Senate Judiciary Committee To Oppose Bill That Would Repeal Defense Of Marriage Act (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Attacks On DOMA Threaten Marriage, Church-State Relations, Warns Archbishop Dolan In Letter to President (Sept. 21, 2011)
- Rhode Island Civil Union Bill "Fails Justice," "Further Erodes Marriage's Unique Status," Says Bishop Cordileone (July 1, 2011)
- Bishop Cordileone Expresses Grave Disappointment Over NY Bill Redefining Marriage (June 28, 2011)
- Bishops' Committee Releases Second Video in Defense of Marriage Initiative (June 15, 2011)
- USCCB Urges HUD Not to Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Among Protected Categories (March 25, 2011)
- Letter by Cardinal Wuerl and Bishop Cordileone re: booklet entitled Marriage Equality (March 11, 2011)
- Interfaith Group Urges Speaker of the House to Defend DOMA Legislation in Court (March 4, 2011)
- Archbishop Dolan Calls Refusal to Defend Defense of Marriage Act an Alarming and Grave Injustice (March 3, 2011)
- USCCB Decries Refusal to Support Defense of Marriage Act (February 23, 2011)
- Bishop Cordileone of Oakland Appointed New Chairman of USCCB Defense of Marriage Committee (January 5, 2011)
2010
- Religious Leaders Voice Shared Commitment to Protect Marriage December 6, 2010)
- Cardinal George Decries Court Decision Striking Down California Marriage Law (August 4, 2010)
- Backgrounder: Questions and Answers about Perry vs. Schwarzenegger
- Bishops Concerned Over Federal Court Rulings Rejecting Marriage as Between One Man, One Woman (July 12, 2010)
- Bishops' Committee Launches New Initiative, Marriage: Unique for a Reason (June 29, 2010)
- USCCB President Clarifies Status of New Ways Ministry (February 12, 2010)
- Bishops Praise New Jersey Senate Vote Preserving Marriage (January 11, 2010)
2009
2008
2006
2004
- Bishop Gregory Urges House To Support The Marriage Protection Amendment (September 29, 2004)
- Bishops' Head Comments On Senate's Failure To Vote On Federal Marriage Amendment (July 14, 2004)
- Bishops' Spokesman Expresses Support For Federal Marriage Amendment (July 13, 2004)
- Msgr. Fay Urges Support For Federal Marriage Amendment (July 12, 2004)
- Catholic Bishops Strongly Urge The U.S. Senate To Support The Federal Marriage Amendment (July 6, 2004)
- Bishop Commends Hearing on Marriage Amendment (March 3, 2004)