Cultural Diversity

U.S. Bishops’ Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic/Latino Ministry

The survey aligns with the launch of the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry and serves as a baseline for implementing it as a 10-year plan.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., of the Archdiocese of Boston; Appoints Bishop Richard Henning as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., 80, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Boston, and has appointed Bishop...

Holy See Communiqué on Opening Ceremony of Olympics

The Vatican Press Office has published a statement addressing the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Archbishop Broglio Appoints James Bogner as Chair of U.S. Bishops’ National Review Board

Archbishop Broglio has appointed Mr. James Bogner as the next chair of the National Review Board (NRB). Mr. Bogner, who joined the NRB in 2020, succeeds Mrs. Suzanne...

Archbishop Broglio Appoints Members to the National Review Board

Archbishop Broglio has appointed three new members to serve on the National Review Board (NRB). He also renewed the appointment for a current member to serve a second...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Kevin Thomas Kenney, as auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Bishop-elect Kenney is a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint...

Grants from National Collections Reveal Global Impact of the Generosity of U.S. Catholics

The bishops awarded 453 grants totaling over $10.5 million that will support pastoral care, evangelization, and social ministry here in the United States and in three...

U.S. Bishops’ President Condemns Political Violence and Calls for Prayers for Peace

Following the news of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump today, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military...

Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa Helps the Church Thrive Amidst Change

Across the continent of Africa, the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa is supporting Catholic ministries in countries where the people are...

Bishop Zaidan Condemns Targeting of Civilians in Gaza

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, has expressed his solidarity with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in condemning the targeting...