Pope Francis officially proclaimed that 2025 will be an Ordinary Jubilee year. Guests discuss preparations for the Jubilee, what pilgrims can expect throughout this occasion, and how the universal Church can celebrate this Holy Year.

Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the important role that state Catholic conferences play in community and political participation at the state and local levels.

Learn about the Call to Family, Community, and Participation at https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/call-to-family-community-and-participation

National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors (NASCCD) website: https://www.nasccd.org/

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2024 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. Among the speakers were Archbishop Borys Gudziak on the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Bishop Timothy Senior on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Bishop Seitz on the Church's support for migrants and refugees, and Bishop Robert Baron, Bishop Thomas Daly, and Bishop Michael Burbidge on the teaching of Dignitas Infinita .

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2024 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. Among the speakers were Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, and President of the USCCB, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.

Watch the livestream and read related materials at www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-11-14-2024

Catholic Current also spoke with Ukrainian Bishop Stepan Sus, delegates to the Synod on Synodality, and Bishop Roy Campbell, who shared the history of the National Black Catholic Congress.

Archbishop William E. Lori, Vice President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the importance of political participation in Catholic teaching. The bishops’ teaching document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility and related materials are available online at www.FaithfulCitizenship.org.

Guest Bishop Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit and Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, shares how the Church can accompany and evangelize young people.

The document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and with Young Adults is available online.

Guest Archbishop Charles Thompson of Indianapolis and Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis discusses the important role of catechists as the Eucharistic Revival enters its Year of Mission.

September 15, 2024, is Catechetical Sunday. Learn more about this day to recognize and celebrate the gift that catechists bring to a parish community: https://www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/lord-when-did-we-see-you-hungry

Guest Ansel Joseph Augustine, D.Min., Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, talks about the Feast of Saint Peter Claver and the 40th Anniversary of “What We Have Seen and Heard,” a pastoral letter on evangelization from the Black bishops of the United States.

The Pastoral Letter What We Have Seen and Heard is available online, along with a study guide.

The documentary film, Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood, presents the riveting life of Sister Thea Bowman, an African American Catholic Franciscan Sister who used her powerful gifts to educate and challenge the church and society to grow in racial inclusivity.

Guest Anthony Granado, Associate General Secretary of the USCCB, discusses the dignity of work, the rights of workers, and the role of immigrants in the U.S. economy.

Catholic Current talks with Bishop Peter Smith, chairman of the Subcommittee on the Church in Africa, about the Solidarity Fund. Bishop Smith shares his experiences with the vibrant faith in Africa, including the blessings we share with one another.