Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Issues Statement on Migrants and Refugees

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today on migrants and refugees.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Releases Statement on Ukraine

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today on Ukraine.

Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Those in Need

The Catholic Relief Services Collection will be aiding people most in need of material and pastoral support both overseas and here at home. Each year, this national...

Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement

In response to the 2022 omnibus appropriations agreement, five bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the following statement.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Frank R. Schuster as auxiliary bishop of Seattle. Bishop-elect Schuster is a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle and currently serves...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto, 76, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn.

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Temporary Protected Status Designation for Ukraine, Urges Support for Refugees

On March 3, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS allows foreign nationals to remain and work in...

Bishop Chairman Urges Continued Prayer and Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine and Surrounding Countries

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Daniel Jenky, C.S.C. of Peoria; Succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., 75, from the Office of Bishop of Peoria. Bishop Louis Tylka, up until now coadjutor bishop of...

American and European Bishops Unite in Support for the Church and People of Lebanon

Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice & Peace has joined with bishops from several...