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U.S. bishops embrace Dignitas Infinita to combat ‘widespread violation of human dignity’
Dignitas Infinita, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in April, addresses growing concerns such as gender... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform with ‘fair and humane treatment’
The Nov. 15 statement was signed by USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more
U.S. bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat
Archbishop Borys Gudziak made his remarks at the conference’s annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Nov. 13. Read more
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more
Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election
In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory. Read more
Sister Annella Zervas’ sainthood cause could be opened this month
At their planned annual plenary meeting in Baltimore, which begins Nov. 11, the USCCB plans to discuss opening her cause... Read more
Vocations shortage? Pray for vocations during National Vocations Awareness Week
The event, which will take place Nov. 3–9, is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life... Read more
Archbishop Broglio invites faithful to pray with Pope Francis’ encyclical on Sacred Heart
The Holy Father’s fourth encyclical, “Dilexit Nos” (“He Loved Us”), issued on Oct. 24, calls for a renewed understanding of... Read more
U.S. bishops to meet in November to discuss synod, Eucharistic Revival, canonization causes
Major items on the agenda for the plenary assembly include reports on the U.S. bishops’ efforts concerning the National Eucharistic... Read more
‘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
