Catholic Current talks with Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia (Diocese of Austin), the first chairman of USCCB’s brand-new Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. Bishop Garcia is joined by Shareena Grant, who staffs the new subcommittee taking the place of the former Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

Episcopal Formation Initiative Mandatum by Bishop Gary Janak by USCCB Clips

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Four committee chairmen called on Congress to be in “radical solidarity” with women and babies. Read their letter to policymakers: https://www.usccb.org/resources/USCCB%20Letter%20and%20Policy%20Recommendations%20Supporting%20Women%20and%20Families%20-%20Oct%202022%09_0.pdf

November is Black Catholic History Month. Related resources and information about the six African American men and women on the road to sainthood: https://www.usccb.org/committees/african-american-affairs/road-sainthood-leaders-african-descent

The USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly will take place November 14-17. More information about the event, votes, and live stream: https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/us-bishops-meet-nov-14-17-baltimore-will-elect-new-usccb-president-vice-president

The Pope celebrated Mass on All Souls’ Day and prayed for the cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year: https://catholicnews.com/showing-love-mercy-are-key-to-entering-heaven-pope-says-on-all-souls-day/

Catholic Current November 10,2022 - Released 2022.11.10 by USCCB Clips

Catholic Current November 16, 2022 - Released 2022.11.16 by USCCB Clips

This week the Senate passed H.R. 8404, the “Respect for Marriage Act.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, issued a joint letter and analysis urging Congress to oppose the measure. Read the press release.

The USCCB Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs issued a statement emphasizing its recommitment to relationship with the Jewish committee. Read the press release.

Pope Francis reminded the faithful that the Lord is always present and to look for signs of God’s nearness this Advent. Watch the video.

President of the USCCB Archbishop Timothy Broglio wrote a column published in America Magazine, calling for unity: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/12/07/archbishop-broglio-pope-francis-unity-244275

During his general audience Nov. 30, Pope Francis encouraged a daily examination of conscience. Watch the video.

December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read Pope Francis’s Prayer for the Immaculate Conception.

The Vatican unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square on December 3, 2022. Watch the video.