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On Tuesday, November 4th Americans will be voting for a new president

Here is what the U.S. Catholic Bishops have to say regarding Faithful Citizenship.Review the complete U.S. Catholic Bishops statement>(Please be patient with this download)

Catholic Campaign for Human Development - 2008 Request for Proposals - Deadline March 31st

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is an action, education program, initiated in 1969 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States.  The mission of CCHD which is to attack the causes of poverty by empowering the poor is rooted in the basic principles of the social teachings of the Catholic Church.

North American and European bishops offer hope and prayers for just peace in the Holy Land

WASHINGTON - (USCCB) - Bishops from North America and Europe gathered in the Holy Land this past week to demonstrate their solidarity with the Church and to provide support and encouragement to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for a just peace. The meetings, held January 12

Catholic Bishops to Discuss Faith and Politics Statement

WASHINGTON - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will consider an updated statement on faith and politics at their 2007 November general meeting.  The proposed statement focuses on the bishops

Generosity, resilience, education, key features of Permanent Deacons

Number of permanent deacons on the rise

Bishops want Health Care Reform aligned with current Abortion funding laws

WASHINGTON - The U.S. bishops again urged senators to place Hyde Amendment language into proposed health care reform legislation, a step that would  align the legislation with policies now governing all other federal health programs and the just-passed Consolidated Appropriations Act.Read the complete USCCB news release>

Bishops Address Opportunities, Challenges for New President, Congress

WASHINGTON