News Tagged in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville; Names Father Michael McGovern of Archdiocese of Chicago as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Belleville and has named Father Michael G...
Media Advisory: USCCB President Calls for National Moment of Prayer on Good Friday

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited the faithful to join him in a moment of prayer on Good Friday...
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Domestic Justice and Human Development Praises Lawmakers for Historic Emergency Legislation on Coronavirus Relief

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, praised members...
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi...
Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Executive Committee: Catholic Relief Services Delivers the Hope of Christ to Where Human Suffering is Worst

The Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement in support of Catholic Relief Services.
USCCB Statements on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued a reflection and prayer on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection Supports the Sanctity of Human Life and the Dignity of the Human Person

Each year, a national collection that supports some of the most marginalized communities in the world is held in dioceses around the country. Through development projects...
Pope Francis Names Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer as Archbishop of Atlanta

Pope Francis has named Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, O.F.M., Conv. of Savannah, as Archbishop of Atlanta. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on March 5...
Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Luis M. Romero Fernandez, M. Id. as Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre.