National Catholic News

Diocese of Cleveland sends nine to gathering of Catholic leaders

First nationwide meeting of Catholics in 100 years The ?Convocation of Catholic leaders: the Joy of the Gospel in America? is scheduled July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida and nine lay, religious, and clergy from the Cleveland diocese will be among the 3,000 Catholics leaders from across the country who will closely examine how to best to live out Pope F...

Video - Fortnight for Freedom begins June 21, ends July 4

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is encouraging Catholics across the country to enter into the period two weeks prior to the Fourth of July with a strong focus on prayer, education and reflection on our first freedom, freedom of religion. Read more and watch video at the USCCB Fortnight for Freedom webpage>

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops releases 2016 Annual Report on the Protection of Children and Young People

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People has released their 2016 Annual Report

Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Vice President Mike Pence and other speakers addressed securing religious liberty and protecting the sanctity of human life both in the United States and worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, at the 13th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 6. [caption id="attachment_23645" align="alignright" width=...

U.S. bishops will gather for a Mass of prayer and penance for healing of survivors of clergy sex abuse; Mass will mark opening of June plenary assembly

WASHINGTON - As they begin the Spring General Assembly, Bishops from across the U.S. will gather at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis for a Mass of Prayer and Penance for survivors of sexual abuse within the Church. The Mass is being held in response to a call from Pope Francis for all episcopal conferences across the world to have a Day...

USCCB Committee on Migration chair thankful for administration’s decision to extend temporary protection for Haitians; urges continued engagement on humanitarian assistance

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, Bishop Joe S. V

U.S. Bishops send letter in advance of President Trump’s proposed budget emphasizing the need for spending priorities promoting the common good

WASHINGTON - Six Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have released a letter in advance of the anticipated unveiling of President Donald J. Trump?s full budget plan tomorrow. That proposed budget is expected to call for a sharp increase in military spending while making significant cuts across much of the rest of government, includi...