The leaders of the USCCB-CCUSA write a letter to Congress regarding Fair And Just Wages July 28, 2015 Dear...
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“Do we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths.”
Dave Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at the end of this reflection wonders whether "we...
SVDP and US Bishops join in plea to transform immigration
SVDP and US Bishops join in plea to transform immigration, See the following letter from Sheila Gilbert, President of...
Special Prayer for peace in Iraq – August 17
Bishop Pates Asks Bishops, Parishes To Offer Special Prayer On August 17 For Peace In Iraq
Bishop’s to push immigration reform 5/29
Cathlolics Confront Global Poverty writes... "In a powerful witness of solidarity, Pope Francis celebrated mass last July on the island of Lampedusa off the coast of Italy, a port of entry for many migrants escaping hardship in the Middle East and Africa. In his...
US Bishops celebrate Mass at border
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration, joined by bishops on the border, will travel to Nogales, Arizona, March 30-April 1 to tour the U.S.-Mexico border and celebrate Mass on behalf of the close to 6,000 migrants who have died in the...
When Popes and Presidents meet
It has happened 27 times! The United States Catholic Conference blog catalogs each occurrance. "President Obama's upcoming meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 27, marks the 28th time a sitting U.S. President has met with a pope. The meetings, which will...
Bishops offer Lenten resources on website
The USCCB offers Online Resources For Lent - Audio retreats, video reflections, downloadable calendar are among the offerings that people might find useful with Lent starting Ash Wednesday, March 5. With the theme “Give Up, Take Up, Lift Up,” resources include a new...
Nine Days Of Prayer, Penance And Pilgrimage
On January 22 our nation will mark the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S. Promotional and planning resources are available for leaders. Since that tragic decision, more than 55 million children's...
