-
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...
-
Seek Peace in Ukraine, Says U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace
Tensions are mounting as the United States and its NATO allies consider how best to respond to the massive build-up of Russian military forces and equipment on the border...
-
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...
-
Abortion
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion nationwide in its decision on Roe v. Wade. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore...
-
Statement for Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022
Statement for the Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by Archbishop José H. Gomez, USCCB President.
-
Abortion
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21
Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to Friday, January 21, 2022, marking the 49th anniversary of...
-
Religious Liberty
U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Committee Chairman Offers Reflection for Religious Freedom Day 2022
WASHINGTON - On January 16, the United States commemorates Religious Freedom Day. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic...