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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Joseph Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas; Appoints Bishop W. Shawn McKnight as Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and has appointed...
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The Government’s Decisions Have Forced USCCB to Reconsider How to Serve the Needs of Those Seeking Safe Harbor from Violence and Persecution, says Archbishop Broglio
Today, the USCCB announced its decision not to renew the cooperative agreements with the federal government related to children’s services and refugee support. Citing the...
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Catholic Faithful Help to Sustain More than 70 Mission Dioceses in the United States
Just over one-third of the total number of dioceses in the U.S. are considered “home mission dioceses.” They are often in rural areas with small Catholic populations or...
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USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services Issues Joint Report with Evangelical Partners on the Potential Impact of Mass Deportations on Christian Families
The report underscores that roughly one in twelve Christians in the United States—and one in five Catholics specifically—either face the risk of deportation or live in a...
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha; Appoints Bishop Michael McGovern as Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George J. Lucas, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and has appointed Bishop Michael G...
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Vatican’s “Life is Always a Good” Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative “Walking with Moms in Need,” says Bishop Thomas
On the release of the pastoral framework, “Life is always a good” from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Bishop Thomas, chairman of the USCCB’s...
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Bishop Zaidan Encourages Solidarity and Prayer for Lasting Peace in the Holy Land
“The further devastation of Gaza will have dire implications for any future civil society development in the region and will likely exacerbate existing tensions for...
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USCCB Statement on the Executive Order Pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education
In response to the Executive Order signed today by President Trump related to the U.S. Department of Education, the USCCB offered the following statement from its...
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“Walking with Moms” Puts the Gospel of Life into Action, says Bishop Thomas
Bishop Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, offered an update for the 5th anniversary of Walking with Moms in...
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Dennis Sullivan of Camden; Succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, from the Office of Bishop of Camden. Bishop Joseph A. Williams, up until now coadjutor bishop of...