US Catholics urged to promote ‘essential right’ of religious freedom through prayer, action
‘Called to the Fullness of Dignity’ is the theme of this year’s Religious Freedom Week.
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US bishops ask faithful to pray during Holy Week for end to Israel-Hamas war
(OSV News) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace called upon the faithful to renew prayers … Learn More
U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide at least $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations. In a letter … Learn More
Q&A: Catholic ministries on serving migrants and refugees
How Catholic social teaching applies to these issues.
Top USCCB committee says Russia’s ‘unprovoked war on Ukraine’ must end now
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops March 16 called for “the immediate cessation of Russia’s armed aggression and unprovoked war on Ukraine.” “We … Learn More
Via Twitter, at Mass and in prayer, U.S. bishops unite behind Ukraine
WASHINGTON (CNS) — For some U.S. prelates, such as Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn, New York, the Feb. 24 news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit close to home. … Learn More
9 Días por la Vida Une a los Católicos de Todo el País en Oración por la Protección de la Vida
WASHINGTON – Los católicos de todo el país se preparan para rezar 9 Días por la Vida, la novena anual pro-vida que comienza este año el 19 de enero. En … Learn More
USCCB invites Catholics to take part in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The 10th annual “9 Days for Life” novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, takes place this year from Jan. 19 to Jan. 27. … Learn More
Colecta nacional apoya las necesidades para la jubilación en las ordenes religiosas de Estados Unidos
La colecta nacional anual del Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos se llevará a cabo en la mayoría de las parroquias católicas de Estados Unidos del 11 al 12 de … Learn More
Nationwide collection supports retirement needs of U.S. religious orders
The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in most U.S. Catholic parishes December 11-12. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) at the U.S. Conference of … Learn More
