
USCCB Respect Life Month Statement
WASHINGTON – Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of

More than 28,600 Young People and 60 Bishops from the USA Traveling to Lisbon for World Youth Day
WASHINGTON – Over 1,300 groups comprised of more than 28,600 individuals from across the United States, will travel to Lisbon, Portugal, for the thirty-seventh World

U.S. Bishops President and Chairmen Rebuke Distortion of Church Teaching in Abortion Statement by Members of Congress
WASHINGTON – On June 24, the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, thirty-one Catholic members of Congress authored

Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online
WASHINGTON – In a letter to members of the U.S. Congress, four bishops who serve as chairmen of committees in the U.S. Conference of Catholic

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
WASHINGTON – On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned

“Beyond Justification”: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Representatives to Oppose Sweeping Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON – As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, Bishop Mark J. Seitz

National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea
WASHINGTON – The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea will be observed on May 22. Bishop Brendan J.

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Addresses Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Drug
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States temporarily blocked lower court rulings that would have suspended the U.S. Food and Drug

U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on Ongoing Religious Persecution in Nicaragua
WASHINGTON – In another series of actions that have been denounced by the international community, the Nicaraguan Government has continued to target the Catholic Church

New Online Respect Life Store
You can now order your favorite Respect Life resources and materials from our all-new, online store. Browse resources by topic or product type in the

Bishops Release North American Final Document to Conclude Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued the North American Final Document for

USCCB Statement on the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine has issued a statement providing principles for evaluating some newer methods and technologies

Stop the Senate from eliminating Pro-Life protections and harming women and religious freedom!
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on a resolution that could impose abortion-on-demand nationwide without any limits, require taxpayer funding of abortion, put women’s

Bishop Chairman Marks One Year Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON – Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, marked the

President of USCCB on Bishops’ United Position Against the Evil of Abortion
WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, President Biden responded to a reporter’s question about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ opposition to taxpayer funding of abortion:

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 19-20
WASHINGTON – Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 19 to Friday, January 20, 2023, to pray

USCCB President’s Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
WASHINGTON – In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, and president

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Commends House for Passing “Born Alive” Bill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220 to 210 today to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 26). “We commend the

U.S. Bishops’ Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
WASHINGTON – At Masses on January 21-22, Catholics in parishes across the United States will have the opportunity to support ministry among their poor and

USCCB Calls for Restoration of Religious Freedom and Human Rights in Nicaragua
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Calls for Restoration of Religious Freedom and Human Rights in Nicaragua WASHINGTON – In yet another move

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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,