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USCCB President Offers Prayers for Victims in Latest Attack on Coptic Christians
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, presidentof the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement in the wake of...
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Ordination Class of 2017: Encounter, Encouragement, Active Parish Life, Are Key Factors in Discernment Process, Answering the Call
WASHINGTON—According to the Center for Applied Researchin the Apostolate's (CARA) annual survey, 82 percent of the 2017 class of menordained to the priesthood were...
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USCCB President Offers Condolences on Behalf of U.S. Catholics and All People of Goodwill Across America to Victims and Families of Manchester Terror Attack
WASHINGTON—CardinalDaniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops (USCCB), is expressing shock and sadness in the wake of...
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USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Thankful for Administration’s Decision to Extend Temporary Protection for Haitians; Urges Continued Engagement on Humanitarian Assistance
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, Bishop Joe S.Vásquez of Austin, Texas, offered his appreciation to...
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U.S. Bishops Send Letter in Advance of President Trump’s Proposed Budget Emphasizing the Need for Spending Priorities Promoting the Common Good
WASHINGTON— Six Chairmen of the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops have released a letter in advance of theanticipated unveiling of President Donald J. Trump's full...
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Convocation of Catholic Leaders – The Joy of the Gospel in America, Taking Place July 1-4 in Orlando; Unprecedented Gathering of Catholic Bishops and Leaders from Across the Nation
WASHINGTON—This summer, the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops will be convening an unprecedentedgathering of diverse leaders from dioceses and Catholic organizations...
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Pope Francis Names Priest as New Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta
WASHINGTON—PopeFrancis has named Father Bernard E. Shlesinger, III, a priest of the Diocese ofRaleigh, as an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Atlanta...
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U.S. Bishops to Meet June 14-15 in Indianapolis; Discussions will include Religious Liberty, Immigration, Upcoming Synod
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for their annual Spring General Assembly, June 14-15, in Indianapolis. During the assembly, the...
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U.S. Bishops Chairman Calls on Senate to Strip Harmful Proposals from House-Passed Health Care Bill
WASHINGTON—Afterthe U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (H.R.1628), Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops...
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USCCB President: Today’s Executive Order Begins a Process
WASHINGTON–Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President ofthe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued a responseto...