Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Awards Nearly $2.5 Million in Grants

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe has approved 99 grants totaling nearly $2.5...

National Migration Week 2016 to be Celebrated January 3-9

WASHINGTON—National Migration Week 2016 will take place January 3-9 with the theme, "A Stranger and You Welcomed Me." The celebration provides an opportunity to raise...

Washington Misses Opportunity to Protect the Freedom to Serve

Thebishops of the United States are gravely disappointed that the 2016 omnibusfunding bill did not include the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA). While the omnibus...

Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Msgr. Gregory Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, as an auxiliary bishop of the diocese. Msgr. Kelly, 59, currently serves...

Pope Names Wisconsin Priest as Bishop of Superior

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Fr. James Powers, 62, as bishop of Superior, Wisconsin; Fr. Powers is a priest of the diocese and serves as diocesan administrator. The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bishops’ Administrative Committee Voices Solidarity in Wake of Paris Attacks, Pledges Prayers for the Suffering, Support for Peace

BALTIMORE—TheAdministrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)pledged prayers for those suffering from the November 13 terror attacks inParis...

U.S. Bishops’ Fall General Assembly to be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried via Satellite, use #USCCB15 Hashtag

WASHINGTON—The 2015 Fall General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Baltimore will be live streamed on the Internet, November 16-17, and will...

USCCB’s Justice for Immigrants Conference to be Held in Chicago, November 11-13

WASHINGTON—Over 300 participants from 64 dioceses and archdioceses will gather in Chicago, November 11-13, to participate in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops'...

USCCB General Counsel, Partners Urge HHS to Protect Conscience Rights and Religious Freedom in Health Care Nondiscrimination Rules

WASHINGTON—Proposed regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should be revised to make clear that the regulations do not, in violation...

Archbishop Lori Commends U.S. Supreme Court for Choosing to Hear HHS Mandate Cases, Urges Renewed Prayer

WASHINGTON–As the Supreme Court takes up the plea of religious ministries to uphold their fundamental right to offer comprehensive health coverage consistent with their...

Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to Take Place November 21-22

WASHINGTON—The national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will take place in most parishes the weekend before Thanksgiving, November 21-22...

Bishops to Vote on New Introductory Note, Limited Revisions to ‘Faithful Citizenship’ Document at General Assembly

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will vote on a new introductory note and limited revisions to the 2007 version of "Forming Consciences for...

USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Celebrates 50 Years of Service

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Migration and Refugee Services (MRS), the world's largest non-governmental resettlement organization...

Catholics and Lutherans Release ‘Declaration on the Way’ to Full Unity

WASHINGTON—Drawing on 50 years of national and international dialogue, Lutherans and Catholics together have issued the "Declaration on the Way: Church, Ministry and...

Bishops to Vote on Formal Statement on Pornography at November General Assembly

WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops will vote on a proposed formal statement, "Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography," at the annual Fall General...

Echoing Pope Francis, Migration Committee Member tells Congress to Apply the Golden Rule to Children and Families Fleeing Violence in Central America

WASHINGTON— The United States has a moral obligation to protect unaccompanied children and families from persecution in Central America, said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El...

U.S. Bishops To Meet November 16-19 in Baltimore, Address Conference Priorities, Statement on Political Responsibility

ROME—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will meet, November 16-19, in Baltimore for their annual Fall General Assembly. The bishops will hear addresses by...

U.S. Bishops To Vote for Conference Treasurer-Elect, Chairmen-Elect of Six Committees at Fall General Assembly in Baltimore

ROME—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will vote for the treasurer-elect of the Conference and the chairmen-elect of six standing committees during the...

Catholic Home Missions Awards Over $10 Million to U.S. Dioceses and Eparchies in Need

WASHINGTON—A total of 85 dioceses and eparchies in the United States facing financial and pastoral challenges will receive over $10.0 million in grants from the U.S...

National Vocation Awareness Week Calls Catholics to Foster Culture of Vocations

WASHINGTON—The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2015. This observance, sponsored by the U.S. bishops'...

USCCB Committee Chair and CCUSA President Welcome Bi-Partisan Leadership on Criminal Justice Bill

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Sr. Donna Markham welcomed the recent introduction of the bi-partisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 in the United...

Cardinal O’Malley: California Legalization of Assisted Suicide “a Great Tragedy for Human Life”

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded on October 6...

USCCB Committee Chairs Welcomes Bipartisan Scholarship Opportunity Act

Archbishop George Lucas, Chairman of the Committee on Catholic Education, welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act of 2015...

USCCB Committee Chairs Welcome Congressional Initiatives Responding to Pope Francis’ Call to Care for Creation

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Bishop Oscar Cantú welcomed new initiatives in Congress that respond to Pope Francis’ call during his visit to the United States...

Bishop Cantú Urges Congress To Reauthorize International Religious Freedom Commission

WASHINGTON—With international religious freedom increasingly imperiled, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) must be reauthorized quickly so it...

Bishops Welcome Constructive Dialogue to Protect Creation and Address Climate Change

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Bishop Oscar Cantú welcomed a new resolution introduced in Congress, September 17, by a group of Republican legislators. "The...

La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos reunirá a Agentes de Pastoral Familiar de Estados Unidos y América Latina

WASHINGTON---Más de 130 líderes católicos hispanos que trabajan en la pastoral familiar en los Estados Unidos y en América Latina se reunirán en Filadelfia el 21 de...

USCCB to Host Family Life Ministers from the U.S. and Latin America

WASHINGTON—More than 130 Catholic Hispanic/Latino leaders who work in family ministries in the United States and Latin America will convene in Philadelphia on September...

USCCB Releases ‘USA Catholic Church’ Mobile App

WASHINGTON—Leadership of the Catholic Church in the United States has introduced its first mobile app: USA Catholic Church. Designed to draw Catholics closer to their...

Pope Names Springfield-Cape Girardeau Bishop Johnston as Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop James V. Johnston, 55, bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri. Bishop Johnston has served as bishop of the...

Visit of Pope Francis to United States Will be Available via Livestream, Social Media Channels and Hashtags

Cardinal O’Malley in 2015 Respect Life Month Message: ‘Every Life is Worth Living’

WASHINGTON— People discover their worth when they discover their true identity as created in God’s image and called to an eternal destiny with him, said Cardinal Seán P...

Archbishop Kurtz Calls for Welcoming of Refugees Fleeing Syria

WASHINGTON—Catholics in the United States, as well as all people of good will, should express openness and welcome to refugees fleeing Syria and elsewhere in order to...

Pope Francis to Bless ‘Cross of the Encuentros’ Symbolizing Hispanic Catholics’ Journey of Faith

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis will bless a five-foot tall wooden cross, known as “the Cross of the Encuentros” in Philadelphia later this month. The cross symbolizes the...

USCCB Comments on Medicare’s Proposed Rule on Advance Care Planning

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments on September 4 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and...

Cardinal O’Malley Welcomes Pope’s Year of Mercy Plan for Post-Abortion Healing

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., archbishop of Boston and chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...

Video Series on Catholic Social Teaching Launches with ‘Care for God’s Creation’

WASHINGTON— A video on “Care for God’s Creation” is the first of a seven-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, designed to be an introduction to this body of thought...

National Bible Week to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Dei Verbum, Role of Bible in the Family

WASHINGTON—Families, parishes, schools and other Catholic groups can participate in National Bible Week, November 15-21, with resources provided in English and Spanish...

Labor Day Statement Focuses on Importance of Work in Building and Supporting Families

WASHINGTON—Creating sufficient, decent work that honors the dignity of families is a necessary component of the challenge facing all Catholics, and it is the Catholic way...

Archbishop Wenski Welcomes New Carbon Pollution Standards, Citing Need To 'Care for God's Creation'

WASHINGTON—“A new national standard to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants is an important step forward to protect the health of all people, especially...