Who We Are

We are a national membership organization of the Catholic Bishops in the United States.

Our Role

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops promotes the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. This purpose is drawn from the universal law of the Church and applies to the episcopal conferences which are established all over the world for the same purpose.

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In this section you will find information and resources to learn more about the Church, what the Church teaches, and how to grow in your faith.

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Impact

Each committee of the Conference supports the ministry of the bishops with an emphasis on evangelization. The bishops exercise in a communal and collegial manner certain pastoral functions entrusted to them by the Lord Jesus of sanctifying, teaching, and governing.

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The U.S. Catholic Church provides the compassion of Christ in numerous ways, including through health care institutions, schools and universities, charities and social service agencies, and the work of individuals, parish communities, and diocesan entities.

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Featured Stories

Pope tells catechists their love and witness can c...

Pope Leo honored all those who share the faith, especially parents, and he formally installed in the ministry of catechist 39 men and women from 16 co...

Pope Leo honored all those who share the faith, especially parents, and he formally installed in the ministry of catechist 39 men and women from 16 co...

Pope taps Italian canon lawyer for top position at...

Soon after his election, Pope Leo confirmed all the heads of Vatican dicasteries. But he still needed to fill the position he had held before becoming...

Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace th...

The month of the rosary begins Wednesday, Oct. 1.

SEPTEMBER | For our relationship with all of creation

Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons.

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The Pope Video

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Bishop Seitz: We Have Become a Great Nation Because We Have Welcomed Immigrants

Following the release of a statement of pastoral concern in November 2024, Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz of El Paso was able to talk to us about his concern for those in living in fear because of recent rhetoric regarding the southern border and our immigration system.

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Bishop Daniel Thomas Shares Lenten Message of Hope After Abortion

A message to all who carry the sadness and guilt of an abortion experience, from Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the USCCB Pro-Life Committee. He prays that God plants a seed of hope in their hearts and encourages those who suffer to allow the Lord to heal them.

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5 Minutes with a Bishop:

My Episcopal Motto

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The Camino with Archbishop Coakley, Bishop Wall, and Bishop Conley

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Child and Youth Protection Roundtable Interview

Mrs. Suzanne Healy, Chair of the National Review Board interviewed the former Chair of the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCYP), Most Rev. James V. Johnston, Jr., Bishop of Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, Chair of the CPCYP.

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