Annual Ash Wednesday Collection Benefits the Church in Central and Eastern Europe

Since the collapse of communism in the early 1990s, the countries in Central and Eastern Europe have been endeavored to rebuild, but the severe consequences of the...

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Edward W. Clark

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Edward W. Clark, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles.

Father Paul Hartmann Named New Associate General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Rev. Paul Hartmann has been appointed Associate General Secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), where he will serve as administrator of the USCCB’s...

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of the Archdiocese of Louisville; Appoints Bishop Shelton Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Louisville, and has appointed Bishop...

U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Expresses Gratitude to Catholic Schools and Applauds Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Catholic Schools

In observance of the annual National Catholic Schools Week celebration, which concluded on February 5, Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane, chairman of the U.S. Conference...

Human Trafficking

International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita to be Observed on February 8

The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be observed on February 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita. The event is designated by...

Marriage and Family Life Ministries

“Called to the Joy of Love” - National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day to be Celebrated February 7-14

Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on and celebrate the vocation to marriage and family...

Consecrated Life

Annual Celebration of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2

The Catholic Church will hold its annual celebration of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2, and parishes will commemorate the event over the weekend...

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Names Two New Auxiliary Bishops of New York

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. John S. Bonnici and Rev. Joseph A. Espaillat as auxiliary bishops of New York. The appointments were publicized in Washington, D.C. on...