News Tagged in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Francis Names Bishop Michael W. Fisher as Bishop of Buffalo

Pope Francis has named Bishop Michael W. Fisher, auxiliary bishop of Washington, as Bishop of Buffalo.
Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman on Supreme Court’s Census Apportionment Case

Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, commented...
General Assembly

Father Michael J.K. Fuller Named New Associate General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Rev. Michael J.K. Fuller was appointed Associate General Secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on November 19.
National Collection Helps Religious Orders Care for Their Elderly Members

The 33rd annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in most U.S. Catholic parishes Dec. 12-13.
U.S. Bishop Chairmen Renew Call to Stop Executions

In the wake of more federal executions scheduled in coming weeks, two bishop chairmen have issued a statement calling on the Administration to act as a witness to the...
General Assembly

U.S. Bishops Approve Three Action Items During 2020 General Assembly

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved today three action items at their 2020 Fall General Assembly that met November 16-17 in a virtual format...
General Assembly

U.S. Bishops Elect Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill As General Secretary

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met November 16-17 for their Fall General Assembly, which convened in a virtual format due to the COVID-19...
General Assembly

U.S. Bishops Vote for Chairmen of Eight Standing Committees, Board Members for Catholic Relief Services, and a New General Secretary at November General Assembly

As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) convenes their November General Assembly in a virtual format in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they have...
Pope Francis Names Father David Bonnar of Diocese of Pittsburgh as Bishop of Youngstown

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. David Bonnar, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, as the Bishop of Youngstown
General Assembly

Revised Schedule and Agenda for U.S. Bishops’ Meeting Next Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2020 Fall General Assembly next Monday and Tuesday, November 16-17 in a virtual...