Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; Appoints Bishop Robert Casey as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and has appointed Bishop...

Archbishop Broglio Responds to Letter from Pope Francis

Earlier today, the Holy Father wrote to the bishops of the United States affirming their work on behalf of migrants and refugees, and offered his support, moral...

Care for the Poor and the Suffering is at the Heart of the Mission that Christ Gave the Church

Archbishop Broglio reflected on the news that the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has decreed the inclusion of Saint Teresa of Calcutta...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Allen Vigneron of the Archdiocese of Detroit; Appoints Bishop Edward Weisenburger as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Detroit, and has appointed Bishop Edward...

Ash Wednesday Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Rebuilds Hope in Countries Affected by War and Persecution

The bishops founded the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe 35 years ago after St. John Paul II appealed for help to rebuild the Church there.

“We Welcome the President’s Executive Order that Protects Opportunities for Women and Girls to Compete in Sports Safely and Fairly”

Bishop Barron and Bishop O’Connell offered the following statement in response to the Executive Order signed by President Trump, “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports,”...

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking is a Rejection of the God-given Dignity of Every Human Being

The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is observed by Catholics across the globe on February 8. It coincides with the feast day of Saint...

Commitment to Fidelity and Love in Marriage is a Source of Hope, says Bishop Barron

This year, National Marriage Week USA will be celebrated February 7-14 and World Marriage Day, which is commemorated on the second Sunday of February, will be celebrated...

Bishop O’Connell Welcomes New Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education

“The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and have both the right and responsibility to direct their child’s education."

Goal of Catholic Education is the Flourishing of Each Individual and Their Ultimate Salvation, says Bishop O’Connell

Catholic Schools Week is observed during the last week of January each year where parish and school communities celebrate the history and contributions of Catholic...