News Tagged in U.S. Bishops

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.
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.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Edward Grosz of Buffalo

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Edward M. Grosz as Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Grosz has reached the retirement age for bishops of...
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to House Rejection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act

Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. A procedural vote to amend another piece of...
Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Ramon Bejarano as Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego.