USCCB Subcommittee Approves Updated Certification Competencies for Catholic Chaplains

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service has had a lengthy collaboration over the years with the...

USCCB Subcommittee Approves Certification Competencies for Catholic Correctional Chaplains

During its September meeting, the Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved new...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Pentecostal/Charismatic Christians and Roman Catholics Engage in Exploratory Ecumenical Dialogue

A historic, exploratory, ecumenical dialogue between representatives of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman and President of Catholic Charities USA Urge Humane Treatment of Haitians, Other Migrants

Over the last several weeks, there has been a substantial increase in the number of migrants present in the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, roughly 145 miles...

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on the Death of Bishop Anthony Pilla, Former USCCB President

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on the passing of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

Highlighting Human Fraternity, National Migration Week to be Celebrated September 20-26

National Migration Week 2021 will take place September 20-26 in solidarity with the Holy See’s observation of the World Day for Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on September...

Domestic Policy

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Statement on Abortion Funding in Build Back Better Act

House Committee on Ways and Means, and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced portions of the reconciliation bill without removing abortion funding...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Commends Inclusion of Legalization Provisions in House Judiciary Committee Reconciliation Measure

On September 13, 2021, the House Committee on the Judiciary approved language to be included in the forthcoming budget reconciliation bill that, if enacted, would provide...

USCCB President on the Twentieth Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement on the eve of the twentieth anniversary of...