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The USCCB Office of Public Affairs has prepared backgrounders to assist you in reporting on the Catholic Church in the United States.
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The Office of Public Affairs represents the Catholic Bishops of the United States to the media and the media to the bishops. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing statements and other resources for the media, arranging for interviews with bishops and staff of the USCCB, organizing press conferences, responding to media queries and credentialing media for coverage of such events as the bishops' annual meetings. Learn more.
Media inquiries are welcomed via email (media-relations@usccb.org) or by calling 202.541.3200. Non-media callers may call 202.541.3000 for assistance.
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