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Obispos de EE. UU. emiten un «mensaje especial» sobre inmigración

Obispos de EE. UU. emiten un «mensaje especial» sobre inmigración

Al reunirse la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) durante su Asamblea Plenaria de Otoño en Baltimore, los obispos emitieron un mensaje especial en el que expresaron su preocupación por la situación cambiante que afecta a los inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos.   El texto completo del mensaje especial de los obispos a continuación:

Como pastores, los obispos de los Estados Unidos, estamos unidos a nuestro pueblo […]

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration

U.S. Bishops Issue  “Special Message” on Immigration

During the Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. The Special Message is as follows:

As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate […]

2025-11-12T17:44:50-05:00November 12th, 2025|Catholic News, National/World News, u.s. catholic conference of bishops|

U.S Bishops Elect New Conference President and Vice President

U.S Bishops Elect New Conference President and Vice President at Plenary Assembly

BALTIMORE – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is meeting in Baltimore this week for their plenary assembly. Earlier today, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, was elected as Conference president, and Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville was elected as Conference vice president. They succeed Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, the Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, who […]

U. S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly

WASHINGTON – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2025 Fall Plenary Assembly, November 10-13. Public sessions of the plenary on November 11 and 12 will be livestreamed. Throughout the meeting, the bishops will have opportunities to spend time in prayer and fraternal dialogue with one another.

The plenary will begin with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB, delivering his final address to the bishops […]

Vocation Awareness Week

Bishop Boyea Encourages Prayer and Renewed Commitment to Journey With Young People in Their Vocations

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will commemorate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 2-8. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and local parish communities sponsor events and provide different resources to raise awareness for vocations, and help those who are discerning a vocation, particularly one to ordained ministry or consecrated life.

“In this Jubilee Year of Hope, let us celebrate all who have […]

U.S. Bishops set to elect new conference president

WASHINGTON – When the U.S. bishops gather in November for their Fall Plenary Assembly, November 10-13, they will elect the next president and vice president for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).  The president and vice president are elected from a slate of 10 candidates who have been nominated by their fellow bishops. They are as follows (in alphabetical order):

  • Bishop Robert E. Barron, Diocese of Winona-Rochester
  • Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, […]
2025-10-14T14:08:04-04:00October 14th, 2025|Catholic News, National/World News, u.s. conference of catholic bishops|

Archbishop Broglio Encourages the Faithful To Read Dilexi Te

Archbishop Broglio Encourages the Faithful To Read, Reflect, and Pray With the Message Offered by Pope Leo XIV in Dilexi Te

WASHINGTON – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the first apostolic exhortation from Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, which invites all the faithful to renew their commitment and closeness to the poor.

“In the first apostolic exhortation from Pope Leo XIV, we are consoled and challenged by his message reminding us […]

Pastoral Invitation for Reflection from Archbishop Broglio

(OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

WASHINGTON – On the fifth anniversary of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released an invitation for reflection.

Encouraging every American to reflect on the value of every human life and to see Christ in every person, including in those who hold differing thoughts, he challenged: “Each of us should […]

2025-10-01T13:18:16-04:00October 1st, 2025|Catholic News, National/World News, usccb|

Archbishop Hebda after Catholic school shooting: We ask for your prayers and action, rooted in hope

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis addresses mourners during a prayer vigil at the Academy of Holy Angels following a shooting earlier in the day at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis Aug. 27, 2025. (OSV News photo/Tim Evans, Reuters)
By Maria [...]
2025-08-29T08:50:41-04:00August 28th, 2025|archbishop hebda, Catholic News, National/World News|

Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on the Death of President Jimmy Carter

December 30, 2024 (Washington) – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

“On behalf of my brother bishops, we join in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. His lifelong work on behalf of peace among nations will continue to serve as an inspiration for a world in need of peacemakers. I pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of […]

2024-12-31T18:08:26-05:00December 31st, 2024|Catholic News, Former President Jimmy Carter|