Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Emphasizes Recommitment to Relationship with Jewish Community

Bishop Chairmen Implore Congress to Reverse Course on Harmful “Respect for Marriage Act”

In advance of Monday’s Senate vote on H.R. 8404, the “Respect for Marriage Act” (RMA), Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic...

Religious Liberty

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Religious Liberty on “Respect for Marriage Act”

Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Annual Fall Plenary in Baltimore

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered November 14-17 for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore.

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Secretary and Committee Chairmen at Fall Plenary Assembly

Today, the bishops elected Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City as Conference secretary and chairman of the Committee on Priorities and Plans in a 130-104 vote...

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God Cora Louise Evans

At their annual fall Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God...

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God Mother Margaret Mary Healy-Murphy

At their annual fall Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God...

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God Michelle Duppong

At their annual fall Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God...

U.S. Bishops Vote for New Conference President and Vice President at Plenary Assembly

BALTIMORE – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...

Abortion

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Continue After Reversal of Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON –The National Prayer Vigil for Life is hosted each January by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Pro-Life Secretariat, the Basilica of the...

Pope Francis Appoints Most Reverend Andriy Rabiy as Auxiliary Bishop of Ukrainian Archeparchy of Winnipeg

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Andriy Rabiy, as auxiliary bishop for the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Winnipeg (Canada).

Father Guillermo Treviño, Jr. is the 2022 Winner of CCHD’s Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has named Father Guillermo Treviño, Jr...

National Religious Retirement Collection Supports Religious Orders in United States

The annual collection that supports nearly 25,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests in the United States will take place in participating...

Vocations

National Vocation Awareness Week Highlights the Diversity and Unity of Vocations in the Church

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 6-12, 2022. Across the United States, dioceses, parishes, and Catholic...

Support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection on World Day of the Poor Works to End Poverty and Injustice

WASHINGTON - On the weekend of November 12-13, Catholics across the United States have the opportunity to honor the World Day of the Poor and help their neighbors who...

USCCB President on the Attack of Mr. Paul Pelosi

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Representatives from the National Catholic-Muslim Explore “Fraternity in Dialogue”

WASHINGTON - After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue (NCMD) convened October 17-18...

USCCB Welcomes the Release of the Document for the Continental Stage for Next Phase of the 2021-2024 Synod

Earlier today, the Holy See’s General Secretariat of the Synod issued the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion...

U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 14-17 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2022 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 14-17.