Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB President and Vice President at Annual General Assembly in Baltimore
November 12th, 2019Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the Fall General Assembly in Baltimore.
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration Action to Prevent Government Discrimination Against Faith-based Adoption, Foster Care, and Social Service Providers
November 5th, 2019Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Chairman of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, have issued a statement commending a proposed rule change that will help ensure faith-based social service providers will not be excluded from certain federally-funded programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
USCCB Launches National Civility Effort through 2020 Election
November 5th, 2019One year ahead of the 2020 national elections, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is launching a year-long initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor, and respectful dialogue.
USCCB Pro-Life Chairman Urges Congress to Support Dignity for Aborted Children Act Legislation calls for dignified treatment of human remains
November 5th, 2019On October 31, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities sent a letter to Members of Congress supporting S. 2590 and HR 4934, the Dignity for Aborted Children Act.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate 57th Annual Saint Martin de Porres Mass
November 5th, 2019Celebrating the rich history, tradition, and contributions of black Catholics The Archdiocese of Philadelphia kicks off Black Catholic History Month with its 57th Annual Saint Martin de Porres Mass. Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput O.F.M., will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Thursday, November 7, 2019 6:30 p.m. (Musical Prelude) Mercy Career and Technical High […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week
November 4th, 2019Promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life www.facebook.com/PhillyPriest
Catholic Housing And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Bless And Dedicate Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center
November 1st, 2019The Senior Community Center is located on the ground floor of Nativity B.V.M. Place, one of five senior housing communities operated by Catholic Housing and Community Services.
USCCB Chairman of Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development Issues Statement of Concern Regarding the Fires in California
October 31st, 2019Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in California
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Allocate $9.9 Million in Grants to Aid Dioceses in Pastoral Outreach and Evangelization Efforts
October 30th, 2019The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions met in El Paso, Texas last month to consider grant applications for 2020.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Safe Injection Sites: A Dose Of Despair
October 25th, 2019Philadelphia’s plan to create a safe (illicit) drug injection site, which received legal clearance from a federal court earlier this month, is saddening – but not surprising.