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‘Responding to the signs of the times’ to revitalize Hispanic ministry — and the whole Church
For attendees at this year’s Hispanic ministry directors conference Oct. 8–11 in Miami, effective Hispanic ministry has become part of... Read more
New translations of texts used for Eucharistic adoration to go into effect in December
The new translation of the ritual book also affects any other distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass, which may... Read more
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Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful to join in prayer on anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Archbishop Timothy Broglio invited the faithful throughout the country to join in prayer on the first anniversary of the Oct.... Read more
Where abortion is on the ballot, Catholic bishops issue calls for action
To Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila as well as many other bishops, it is a matter of getting the word out... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
The Catholic Church does not dictate to Catholics how they should vote but it does provide guiding principles for making... Read more
The farm bill: What Catholics need to know
The U.S. bishops and some Catholic groups have expressed concern over some of the farm bill’s provisions. Read more
Survey shows 28% of U.S. parishes have Spanish-language Masses
A first-of-its-kind study by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) shows that 28% of parishes in the country offer... Read more
U.S. bishops announce new office for justice and peace
The new Secretariat for Justice and Peace will focus its efforts on sharing Catholic social teaching and advocating for peace... Read more
Bishops’ committee faces backlash over call for Cuba to be removed from terrorism sponsor list
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan on Tuesday urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to “remove Cuba’s designation as a State... Read more
U.S. bishops: Supreme Court ruling ‘criminalizes homelessness’
In the 6-3 decision, issued in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, the court ruled that cities can... Read more
U.S. bishops’ conference lays off several social justice staff members
Chieko Noguchi, a spokesperson for the USCCB, said “several” staff members serving in the Department of Justice, Peace, and Human... Read more
U.S. bishops issue plea for nonviolence ahead of elections
Archbishop Borys Gudziak called on Christians to address others “with the God-given human dignity” of each person when engaging in... Read more
U.S. bishops approve plan for youth, young adult ministry
Bishop Robert Barron said he hopes the document creates “another watershed moment” like World Youth Day in Denver. Read more
U.S. bishop applauds Biden’s move to allow undocumented spouses pathway to citizenship
To be eligible for this process, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 years or more and be... Read more
Federal court shields U.S. bishops from abortion mandate as lawsuit plays out
The bishops’ conference will not be “forced to support employee abortions against their religious beliefs” while a federal lawsuit works... Read more
Update: U.S. bishops apologize to Indigenous Catholics, vow to address ‘unique cultural needs’
In a document on ministering to Native American Catholics the bishops write: “The Church recognizes that it has played a... Read more
Pope Francis’ ambassador conveys Holy Father’s enthusiasm for Eucharistic revival
“Pope Francis is united with us in his desire that people rediscover the power of the Eucharist,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre... Read more
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair on opposition to abortion pill: It’s ‘because we love women’
The high court’s unanimous decision on Thursday found that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue the U.S.... Read more
U.S. bishops gear up for spring gathering in Louisville, Kentucky
During public sessions beginning June 13, the bishops will vote on whether to approve a draft document that contains a... Read more
Catholic bishop: Biden administration ‘subverted’ pro-family policy by mandating abortion leave
In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio, denounced the EEOC for its new... Read more
