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U.S. bishops designate National Shrine as Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage site
For pilgrims who can’t travel to Rome, the bishops are expected to designate important local shrines and pilgrimage sites as... Read more
Report: Policy of immigration enforcement treating churches as ‘sensitive areas’ could end
The “sensitive locations” policy began in 2011 and precludes ICE agents from carrying out immigration enforcement actions in locations like... Read more
U.S. bishops call for Biden to spare federal death row prisoners before leaving office
The U.S. bishops have, as a body, been calling for an end to the federal death penalty since 1980 when... Read more
U.S. bishops launch Giving Tuesday campaign to support the Church’s global mission
The U.S. bishops are once more teaming up with Catholic charity organizations to encourage the faithful to donate to Catholic... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more
Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Report 2023 revealed that the program ended the year with a net operating... Read more
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
