News Tagged in U.S. Bishops

Marriage and Family Life Ministries

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Reaffirm Protections for Faith-Based Foster Care and Adoption Providers

Three committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are affirming their strong support for the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021.

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

USCCB Chairmen Welcome Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

On March 8, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that it will be designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

International Policy

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Expresses Solidarity with People in Myanmar Following Coup

In response to the military coup in Myanmar, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International...

Pope Francis Names Father Jerome Feudjio as Bishop of Saint Thomas

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio as Bishop of Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bishop-elect Feudjio is a priest of the Diocese of Saint Thomas...

Marriage and Family Life Ministries

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Say Equality Act Would Discriminate Against People of Faith and Threaten Unborn Life

Five committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) wrote a letter to members of Congress opposing the recent reintroduction of the Equality Act (H...

Two Young Professionals at the U.S. Bishops’ Conference Chosen for “Faith Communication in the Digital World” Project

Two young professionals on staff at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have been chosen by the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communications to be part of a unique...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Gary W. Janak as auxiliary bishop of San Antonio. Bishop-elect Janak is a priest of the Diocese of Victoria and currently serves as...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

"Catholics and United Methodists Together" is a Collaborative Publication Resulting from Decades of Dialogue

Representatives of the United Methodist Church and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced the release of the results of its latest round of...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

Catholic Leaders Urge Temporary Protected Status and Foreign Assistance for Central American Countries Devastated by Recent Hurricanes

Catholic leaders formally requested that the Biden Administration provide an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals from El...

Marriage and Family Life Ministries

National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day to be Celebrated February 7-14

Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins...