National Catholic News

Supreme Court Decisions on Marriage: 'Tragic Day For Marriage and Our Nation,' state U.S. Bishops

Headquarters building of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington D.C.WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court decisions June 26 striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act and refusing to rule on the merits of a challenge to California's Proposition 8 mark a "tragic day for marriage and our nation," said Cardinal Timothy Dol...

Vatican approves inclusion of St. Joseph's name in main Eucharistic prayers

Headquarters building of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington D.C.WASHINGTON - The Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has issued new texts that include the name St. Joseph, husband of the virgin Mary, in the main Eucharistic Prayers at Mass. The Holy Family - Blessed Virgin Mary...

Senate commended for immigration reform legislation - now onto the House

USCCB CHAIRMAN COMMENDS SENATE FOR PASSAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM LEGISLATION   Overall improves upon status quo Bishops will seek more changes as process continues House should act on bi-partisan comprehensive bill   WASHINGTON

USCCB Chair applauds passage of Immigration Reform Bill out of committee; urges full Senate to begin debate as soon as possible

(Headquarters building for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington D.C.)   Committee process and vote show strong bipartisan supportU.S. bishops will try to improve bill as process moves onPath to citizenship, family immigration remain strong priorities   WASHINGTON - Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairma...

Annual Compliance Audit Shows Decline In Abuse Allegations, Victims, Offenders

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the annual audit regarding the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (read more below).   The Diocese of Cleveland continues to strive to maintain its compliance with the Charter in the protection of children and young people.   You can visit our "Child...

Updated: USCCB issues statement on revised HHS Mandate

FEBRUARY 8, 2013 - Last week the Dept of Health and Human Services issued revised rules for the Healthcare Mandate.  The USCCB, including Bishop Richard Lennon, looked forward for an opportunity to study the proposed regulations closely.  Following a review, the USCCB has issued the following statement: WASHINGTON

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18-25

For more than 100 years, Christians around the world have taken part in an octive of prayer for visible Christian unity from January 18-25. By annually observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU).  Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one."Read more and review resources f...