U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church’s Solidarity with Immigrants
On Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church’s Solidarity with Immigrants WASHINGTON—Today marks the Catholic Church’s annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a title ascribed to the Virgin Mary after she appeared to Saint Juan Diego multiple times in 1531. The feast day of December 12 was first established […]
Bishop Chairman Addresses Senate Vote on the Respect for Marriage Act
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404). The bill, which first passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July, will codify the nationwide redefinition of marriage to include same-sex couples in federal statute for the first time. The bill will also heighten the threats to religious liberty […]
Bishop Chairmen Implore Congress to Reverse Course on Harmful “Respect for Marriage Act”
In advance of Monday’s Senate vote on H.R. 8404, the “Respect for Marriage Act” (RMA), Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, issued a joint […]
USCCB – Respect for Marriage Act
Contact your senators now to protect religious freedom and marriage, and oppose the ”Respect for Marriage Act.” The U.S. Senate is expected to soon consider the “Respect for Marriage Act,” a poorly-named bill that further undermines the truth of marriage and harms religious freedom. There is a serious risk that this bill could secure the […]
U.S. Bishops Vote for New Conference President and Vice President at Plenary Assembly
BALTIMORE – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore was elected as USCCB vice president. They succeed Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and Archbishop […]
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Continue After Reversal of Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON –The National Prayer Vigil for Life is hosted each January by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Pro-Life Secretariat, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and The Catholic University of America’s Office of Campus Ministry. The vigil has always coincided with the eve of the March […]
USCCB President on the Attack of Mr. Paul Pelosi
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered the following statement today: “I join with Archbishop Cordileone in offering my prayers for the full recovery of Paul Pelosi and comfort for his family following the terrible attack that occurred earlier this morning. I am deeply grieved over this […]
USCCB’s Pro-Life Chairman Statement on President’s commitment to Codify a National Right to Abortion
WASHINGTON – Last week, President Biden stated that his top legislative priority after the midterm elections will be codifying a national right to abortion. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following response emphasizing the teaching of the Catholic Church on upholding the […]
U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Immigration Reform
U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Immigration Reform that Recognizes the ‘Inviolable Dignity’ of All Newcomers October 18, 2022 WASHINGTON – Observing how recent responses to migrants demonstrate “the troubling convergence of our broken immigration system and the political divisions of our time,” Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington and chairman of the […]
USCCB Respect Life Month – Called to Serve Mom’s in Need
October is Respect Life Month, and this year’s materials focus on our call to serve mothers in need. FREE resources are available to help your parish, school, or ministry inspire Catholics to serve mothers in need in your local community. Please click here to view materials.