Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Launches 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal and Sets $12.5 Million Fundraising Goal to Benefit Those In Need
This morning at a news conference, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez launched the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA), the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single largest and most important annual fundraising initiative.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Responds to President and Vice President’s Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
In a statement today, President Biden and Vice President Harris marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which overturned all limiting restrictions on abortion across the nation, calling the decision an advancement of women’s rights and health.
Presidentes de la USCCB y el Comité de Migración Celebran el Compromiso de la Administración con el Programa DACA y una Legislación para la Reforma Migratoria
Ayer, el presidente Joe Biden emitió un Memorando que preserva y fortalece el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés).
USCCB President and Migration Chairman Welcome Administration’s Commitment to DACA and the Call for Legislation on Immigration Reform
Yesterday, President Joe Biden issued a Memorandum preserving and fortifying the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Presidente del Comité de Migración Celebra los Esfuerzos Iniciales de la Administración para Reformar Políticas Migratorias y Proteger a las Familias
El 20 de enero de 2021, el presidente Joe Biden revocó la Orden Ejecutiva 13768 del 25 de enero de 2017 inherente a “Mejorar la Seguridad Pública en el Interior de Estados Unidos” e implementó 100 días de moratoria en ciertas deportaciones, permitiendo una revisión razonable de ciertas políticas migratorias vigentes para hacer cumplir las leyes.
USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Initial Effort to Reform Enforcement and Protect Families
On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden revoked Executive Order 13768 of January 25, 2017 on “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States” and implemented a 100-day moratorium on certain deportations, allowing for a comprehensive review of current immigration enforcement policies.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in “9 Days For Life,” and “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and throughout the United States will observe the 48th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion nationwide.
USCCB President’s Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America
Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America from Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Pro-Life Activities on the 2021 March for Life
The organizers for the annual March for Life announced that the 2021 rally would take place in a virtual format.
Statement Of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day And The Formation Of The Commission On Racial Healing
Today, we join with others across the nation in commemorating the life and ministry of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, perhaps more than ever before, all of us need to deeply reflect on his message of peacefully yet persistently seeking racial equality and justice for all.