Bishop Vann to Lead Fastest-Growing U.S. Diocese

Pope Benedict named the Fort Worth, Texas, shepherd to succeed Bishop Tod Brown.

Why Modern Society Needs the Eucharist and Mary

Bishop William Skylstad addressed these topics to his fellow Northwest bishops, who are in Rome this week for their ad limina visit.

U.S. Bishops Continue Interreligious Dialogue

New meetings and publications have taken place recently.

U.S. Bishops Launch Religious Liberty Prayer Campaign

Campaign centers around new 'Prayer for Religious Liberty.'

Pope to U.S. Bishops: Teach Youth About Catholic Vision of Love

Holy Father outlined the roots of the 'contemporary crisis of marriage and the family' to the bishops of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota March 9. Also on that day, he connected the New Evangelization and confession.

Hispanic American Bishops Write Letter to 'Undocumented Immigrants'

'Instead of receiving our thanks' for hard work, 'you are often treated as criminals,' say writers, including L.A. Archbishop Gomez.

Cardinal Burke Talks About Rome, the Mass, Canon Law and U.S. Culture

Midwestern cleric speaks candidly as he celebrates his first anniversary of elevation to the College of Cardinals.

The Bishops on Iraq

Archbishop Aymond Clarifies Communion Guidelines

'Each diocesan bishop may establish norms for holy Communion under both kinds within his diocese,' he stated in a letter to the U.S. bishops in regard to new Missal implementation.

Bishops Clarify Use of 'Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship'

2007 document's new introductory note calls Catholics 'to form their consciences in the light of their Catholic faith and to bring our moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues.'

Bishops Tell President Obama to Stop Anti-Defense of Marriage Act Efforts

Archbishop Dolan: 'I urge yet again that your administration end its campaign against DOMA, the institution of marriage it protects, and religious freedom.'

Archbishop Dolan: Clergy Should Speak Out About Unemployment and Poverty

'We pray for those who need work. We lift up the poor and suffering. We ask God's guidance for our nation.'

Diocese Says Father Pavone Is a Priest in Good Standing

Update: New letter issued.

Philly’s New Archbishop Will Leave a Rich Legacy in Denver

Archbishop Charles Chaput's installation is set for Thursday. Auxiliary Bishop James Conley was named apostolic administrator for the Denver Archdiocese.

U.S. Apostolic Nuncio Remembered

Catholic bishops and clergy in U.S. and at the Vatican pay tribute to the late Archbishop Pietro Sambi.

Marriage Preparation 2.0

Preparing Catholic couples is a complex task in today’s society — and requires new strategies.

Bishops Will Vote on Statement Opposing Assisted Suicide

First priority at upcoming meeting in Seattle.

True National Treasure

Archbishop Timothy Dolan Speaks

The new president of the U.S. bishops’ conference discusses the unexpected election result and the U.S. bishops’ conference’s mission.

Homosexual Activists Confront Archbishop at College Mass