National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
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On Inauguration Day, Archbishop Gomez calls for national unity, healing
I look forward to working with President Biden and his administration and the new Congress. As with every administration, there will be areas where we agree and work closely together and areas where we will have principled disagreement and strong opposition.
Continue readingOn protecting children, renewed commitment
By Archbishop José H. Gomez Last week I was in Baltimore to take part in the annual spring assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was an important meeting, and our four days together were dedicated almost […]
Continue readingSociety needs ‘artisans of peace’ by following Dr. King’s example
By Cardinal Daniel DiNardo Today more than ever, our societies need “artisans of peace” who can be messengers and authentic witnesses of God the Father, who wills the good and the happiness of the human family. Pope Francis’ words, given […]
Continue readingU.S. bishops receive letter from Pope Francis as they gather for spiritual retreat
By USCCB The U.S. Bishops have received a letter from Pope Francis as they gather in northern Illinois at Mundelein Seminary this week. The week-long retreat is taking place at the invitation of Pope Francis who has asked all bishops […]
Continue readingPresident of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops statement on the death of former President George H.W. Bush
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush. Cardinal DiNardo’s full statement follows: We join with people across […]
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