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Catholic Agencies Speak Out on Immigration Enforcement

The following statement was issued in response to action taken by the Trump administration rescinding guidance related to “protected areas” for immigration enforcement: “Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies, and […]

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‘No Sin Is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “As we celebrate this Jubilee Year as pilgrims of hope, Pope Francis invites us to experience God’s love ‘that awakens in hearts the sure hope of salvation […]

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Bishop Rhoades, Bishop Zaidan: ‘Religious Freedom Is a Basic Human Right’

To commemorate International Religious Freedom Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, October 27, Bishop Rhoades and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan released a statement through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops […]

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Respect Life Novena

Every year in October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, with the first Sunday of October set as Respect Life Sunday. The United States Conference […]

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Social Doctrine, Policy Positions, and Heavenly Citizenship

In the leadup to Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 7, and the general elections in November, the bishops of the United States, including Bishop Rhoades, are urging the faithful […]

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Why Formation of Conscience Is Paramount in Catholic Political Responsibility

By Alexander Mingus In the leadup to Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 7, and the general elections in November, the bishops of the United States, including Bishop Rhoades, are […]

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The Church’s Prophetic Guide  to Participating in American Political Life

In the leadup to Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 7, and the general elections in November, the bishops of the United States, including Bishop Rhoades, are urging the faithful […]

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A Retreat for Couples During National Marriage Week

As the Church and the world prepare to celebrate National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and National Marriage Day (Sunday, February 11), the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ initiative For Your […]

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Another Look at Abortion

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provides educational resources about abortion and pro-life in the Catholic Church. The following information provides a basic overview which summarizes key points […]

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U.S. Bishops Call Catholics to Unite in Mourning the Death of Retired Pope

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) — Across the U.S., Catholic bishops called on the faithful to unite in mourning for retired Pope Benedict XVI, who died on the eve of the […]

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Celebrate the Birth of Christ!

Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. Celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the culmination of […]

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U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Secretary and Committee Chairmen at Fall Plenary Assembly

BALTIMORE – On Tuesday, the Catholic bishops of the United States elected Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA as president of the U.S. Conference […]