Latest news about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Information, updates, and breaking news.
Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition... Read more
Fr. Peter Ryan, a Jesuit priest known for his defense of Church teaching, is slated to step up in August... Read more
The latest report on child protection in the U.S. Catholic Church found a total of 11 credible allegations of abuse... Read more
Church and public officials from Pennsylvania are saddened by the unexpected death of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, who shepherded the... Read more
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has hired religious liberty attorney and mother of six Kim Daniels as spokesperson for... Read more
The U.S. bishops have responded to President Barack Obama's 2014 budget proposal with a call to give high priority to... Read more
In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, a representative of the U.S. bishops' conference asked that the Obama... Read more
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” surrounding the 40th... Read more
A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging... Read more
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
Sunday homilies should promote repentance, instill a sense of mission and lead Catholics to grow in understanding their faith, the... Read more
The U.S. bishops are reiterating their appeal to President Obama and the newly elected members of Congress to enact just... Read more
Although they shelved a strongly debated statement on the economy, the U.S. bishops’ approved moving ahead with the reorganization of... Read more
Bishops and Catholics must work to better deliver the Church's teaching on marriage in light of the recent U.S. elections,... Read more
The United States Catholic bishops have elected Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas as their new treasurer-elect, as well as... Read more
In the aftermath of the Nov. 6 elections, the U.S. bishops stressed that they will push ahead with defending religious... Read more
The mission of evangelization, which is critical to the calling of every bishop, must begin with penance and interior renewal,... Read more