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A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON—In this blessed Advent season, we sing hopeful carols anticipating the miracle of Christmas. We have reason to announce the need for peace and goodwill...
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Archbishop Lucas Welcomes Signing of Every Student Succeeds Act
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Catholic Education, Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, applauded...
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Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecast Information for Opening of Year of Mercy, Christmas
WASHINGTON—The Vatican has released information for broadcasters for the worldwide telecasts of the opening of the Holy Year of Mercy, December 8, and Christmas events...
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Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield Elected General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
BALTIMORE—Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was elected general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...
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Pope Francis Sends Letter Commending USCCB’s Collection for the Church in Latin America in Honor of Collection’s 50th Anniversary
BALTIMORE—Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the work of the Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) in a letter read at the Fall General Assembly of the U.S...
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Bishops Vote on Pastoral Statement on Pornography, Faithful Citizenship, Revise Strategic Priorities at General Assembly
BALTIMORE—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved several items, including a proposed statement on pornography and a new introductory note and limited...
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Bishops Approve Formal Statement, ‘Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography’
BALTIMORE—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved a formal statement, "Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography," at their annual...
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U.S. Bishops Vote for New Conference Treasurer, USCCB Committee Chairmen, CRS Board Members
BALTIMORE—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) chose a new treasurer-elect of the Conference and the chairmen-elect of six committees and new members of the...
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Bishops’ Migration Chair: U.S. Should Welcome Syrian Refugees, Work For Peace
BALTIMORE -- Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, issued a statement on Syrian refugees...
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USCCB Catholic Education Chairman Welcomes Agreement Toward Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind
BALTIMORE—The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Catholic Education, Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, welcomed the...