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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Men’s March participants call on bishops to take firm stand against abortion, pro-abortion politicians
By Shannon Mullen Baltimore, Md., Nov 15, 2021 / 17:24 pm When the call went out for men to march and pray for the unborn in Baltimore on Monday, Gabriel Vance and his extended family turned out in droves. A caravan of 20 of his family members made the seven-hour …
Ready for the big bishops’ meeting? Here are 8 things you need to know
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 13, 2021 / 00:00 am When the U.S. Catholic bishops gather in Baltimore Nov. 15-18 for their annual fall meeting, it will be their first in-person assembly since November 2019. Much of the focus will be on a controversial document on Eucharistic coherence, …
What’s in (and isn’t in) the bishops’ draft document on the Eucharist?
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 2, 2021 / 17:25 pm A draft text of the U.S. bishops’ forthcoming document on Eucharistic coherence does not make explicit mention of denying the sacrament from certain high-profile Catholics and instead focuses on the importance of teaching the Real Presence of the …
US bishops warn against ‘extreme’ abortion provisions in budget bills
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Oct 25, 2021 / 15:02 pm Spending bills introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion, and do not include longtime protections for conscience rights, the U.S. bishops’ conference warned on Friday. “The bills released …
US bishops to elect several new committee heads at November meeting
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Oct 7, 2021 / 16:04 pm The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the slate of candidates for five committee chair positions to be filled this fall, as well as candidates for the position of treasurer-elect. The bishops will elect new committee chairs at …
USCCB, Catholic Charities ramp up efforts to welcome Afghan refugees
by Autumn Jones Denver Newsroom, Sep 23, 2021 / 15:01 pm Over the next several months, the USCCB and Catholic Charities locations across the U.S. will welcome upwards of 7,500 refugees from Afghanistan. The USCCB is one of nine resettlement networks in the United States, and it partners with 45 …
Obituary: Former USCCB president Bishop Pilla dies at 88
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Sep 22, 2021 / 14:01 pm Bishop Anthony Pilla, who led the Diocese of Cleveland for 25 years and served as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, died Tuesday, Sept. 21. He was 88. “It is with deep sadness that I share …
US bishops launch ‘Civilize It,’ answering Pope Francis’ call for ‘a better kind of politics’
by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 7, 2021 / 13:30 pm The U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday launched a new initiative to promote civility amid political polarization, appealing to Pope Francis’ 2020 encyclical Fratelli Tutti “My hope is that this initiative will assist all of us as we seek …
In Labor Day Statement, Bishop Chairman Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Build Economy Without Exclusion
A Dream for a Better Economy Brothers and sisters, a year and a half after the country started shutting down due to COVID-19, we see signs of both encouraging recovery as well as ongoing trials. There are still many uncertainties around this pandemic; however, we do know that our society …
USCCB on today’s suicide bomber in Kabul
Let’s take a moment to pray for those who have lost their lives at the #Kabul_Airport this morning, including several U.S. citizens. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
