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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

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

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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JUNE | That the world might grow in compassion

Pope Leo XIV invites us to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus and to learn from his Heart how to have compassion on the world. Let us listen to his words in The Pope Video produced by the his Worldwide Prayer Network. And let us ask Christ to transform us and to teach us how to love. June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us reflect on how to look on humanity with the sentiments of Christ and to take action to alleviate the suffering of the weakest. Let us join in praying for the Pope’s intention this month: “that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.”

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Bishop Seitz: We Have Become a Great Nation Because We Have Welcomed Immigrants

Following the release of a statement of pastoral concern in November 2024, Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz of El Paso was able to talk to us about his concern for those in living in fear because of recent rhetoric regarding the southern border and our immigration system.

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Bishop Daniel Thomas Shares Lenten Message of Hope After Abortion

A message to all who carry the sadness and guilt of an abortion experience, from Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the USCCB Pro-Life Committee. He prays that God plants a seed of hope in their hearts and encourages those who suffer to allow the Lord to heal them.

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Bishop Daniel Thomas Shares Lenten Message of Hope After Abortion

5 Minutes with a Bishop: My Episcopal Motto

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5 Minutes with a Bishop: My Episcopal Motto

5 Minutes with a Bishop: The Camino with Archbishop Coakley, Bishop Wall, and Bishop Conley

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5 Minutes with a Bishop: The Camino with Archbishop Coakley, Bishop Wall, and Bishop Conley

Child and Youth Protection Roundtable Interview

Mrs. Suzanne Healy, Chair of the National Review Board interviewed the former Chair of the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCYP), Most Rev. James V. Johnston, Jr., Bishop of Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, Chair of the CPCYP.

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Child and Youth Protection Roundtable Interview

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