Marriage in the News (News Releases)

The following are USCCB news releases related to the USCCB's work to provide pastoral care for engaged and married couples. Please also see Defense of Marriage in the News for USCCB news releases related to the USCCB's work of promoting and defending marriage in the public square.

2018

• National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Promote Gift of Marriage as School of Life and Love (January 31, 2018)
• USCCB Launches New Mobile Responsive ForYourMarriage.org Website (February 7, 2018)
• Dominic Lombardi Named as Executive Director of Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (May 14, 2018)
• President of U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Statement on 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae (July 25, 2018)

2017

• National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Celebrate Gift of Marriage (January 31, 2017)

2016

• National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Emphasize Support for Married Couples (February 4, 2016)
• Pope Francis's Love Letter Invites Deeper Reflection on the Beauty of Marriage and Christ's Teaching, USCCB President Says (April 8, 2016)
• USCCB Committee Chairs Reaffirm the Catholic Church's Teaching on Marriage (September 14, 2016)
• USCCB President: Amoris Laetitia, a Tremendous Gift for Church and Families in the U.S. (September 27, 2016)

2015

• Bishop Says National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day, Provide Opportunities to Celebrate Marriage and Support Married Couples (February 4, 2015)
• U.S. Bishops to Meet June 10-12 in St. Louis, Hear Presentations on Synod, Family, Strategic Plan, Encyclical Themes (May 12, 2015)
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Media Credentials for Pope Francis' Visit to the United States and the World Meeting of Families (June 10, 2015)
• Vatican Releases Schedule of Pope Francis' Visit to the United States; Archbishop Kurtz Voices 'Joy and Gratitude' of U.S. Catholics (June 30, 2015)
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Deadline July 31 for Media Credentials for Pope Francis' Visit to the United States and the World Meeting of Families (July 14, 2015)
• Labor Day Statement Focuses on Importance of Work in Building and Supporting Families (August 24, 2015)
• USCCB to Host Family Life Ministers from the U.S. and Latin America (September 17, 2015)
• Bishops to Vote on Formal Statement on Pornography at November General Assembly (October 30, 2015)
• Bishops Approve Formal Statement, 'Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography' (November 17, 2015)
• Bishops Vote on Pastoral Statement on Pornography, Faithful Citizenship, Revise Strategic Priorities at General Assembly (November 17, 2015)

2014

• Bishop Says National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day, Provide Opportunities To Celebrate Marriage (February 6, 2014)
• USCCB President Encourages Day of Prayer for Synod (September 19, 2014)
• Pope Francis Announces 2015 Visit to Philadelphia for World Meeting of Families; USCCB President Says Papal Visit Will Be 'Joyful Moment' (November 17, 2014)

2013

• Bishops Call for Pastoral Statement on Pornography (November 12, 2013)

2012

• USCCB Offers Resources for Help Families Celebrate the Year of Faith (October 24, 2012)

2011

• Bishops See Their Work Supported in World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week USA (January 14, 2011)
• Bishops' Marriage Website Saw Rise in Popularity in 2010 (January 25, 2011)