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U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 16, 2023 / 08:00 am The president of the U.S. Catholic bishops is remembering Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while observing the federal holiday on Monday, Jan. 16. “Today, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 94th birthday, we reflect …
Here’s how to pray the U.S. bishops’ special novena for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
PDF: novena-benedict-xvi By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 4, 2023 / 18:46 pm The U.S. bishops are calling on American Catholics to join them in praying a novena for the soul of the late Pope Benedict XVI, beginning the day of his funeral, Jan. 5. “The entire Church mourns the …
Reflection of USCCB President on Death of Pope Benedict XVI
WASHINGTON – Retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away December 31. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a reflection on the pope emeritus. Archbishop Broglio’s full reflection follows: “The passing from this life of Pope …
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
by Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 29, 2022 / 14:15 pm The U.S. Catholic bishops strongly condemned in a Nov. 28 statement what they called a “reemergence of antisemitism in new forms.” “Outraged by the deeply hurtful proliferations of antisemitic rhetoric, both online and in person, and the violent …
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Gomez calls for evangelizing response to secular age
by CNA Staff Baltimore, Md., Nov 16, 2022 / 12:45 pm Editor’s note: Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, the outgoing president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, addressed his fellow U.S. bishops on Nov. 15 at their annual fall assembly in Baltimore. He used the occasion …
Baltimore’s Archbishop Lori elected VP of bishops’ conference
By Jonah McKeown Baltimore, Md., Nov 15, 2022 / 13:13 pm Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, one of the U.S. bishops’ strongest voices on the pro-life issue, was elected vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in a 143-96 vote on Tuesday after being a candidate …
10 things to look for at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting this week
by Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 14, 2022 / 09:30 am The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will hold its annual fall meeting in Baltimore this week. Here are 10 things to expect from this week’s gathering: 1. Farewell speech from outgoing president Archbishop José Gomez The …
U.S. bishops offer pro-family policy recommendations ahead of midterms
by Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Oct 31, 2022 / 15:15 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in an Oct. 26 letter offered more than a dozen policy recommendations related to the health and well-being of women, children, and families, calling for a “radical solidarity” with mothers in …
U.S. bishops nominate candidates for conference president and vice president
by Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 4, 2022 / 11:41 am The U.S. bishops released on Tuesday the names of the 10 candidates nominated to be the next president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). An election will be held during the bishops’ Fall …
U.S. synod synthesis shows ‘desire for greater communion’
By Carl Bunderson Denver Newsroom, Sep 19, 2022 / 16:36 pm The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in the United States, according to a report on the process issued Monday. “These consultations express a deep desire for greater …
