The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a “special pastoral message on immigration” Nov. 12, voicing “our concern here for immigrants” at their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
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The Saintly Seven: Black Men and Women on the Path Toward Sainthood in the US
Currently, seven African American men and women are on the path toward sainthood in the United States.
Letters to the Editor, Week of November 15, 2025
God Has a Plan; Thank a Veteran; Pipe Organ History
Obituaries, Week of November 15, 2025
Father Luke Wei
US Bishops Consider Revisions to Catholic Health Care Guidelines on ‘Gender Interventions’
As they gathered for their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the nation’s bishops considered possible revisions to their guiding document on Catholic health care — with protocols on the issue of gender dysphoria being “especially relevant in our day,” said the bishops’ doctrinal committee chair.
Immigration Concerns Top of Mind for US Bishops at Annual Fall Assembly
From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
Caribbean Bishops Plead for Peace Amid Us Strikes, Military Buildup
Catholic bishops in the Caribbean are calling for dialogue, cooperation and calm amid rising geopolitical tensions that have seen a U.S. military buildup in the region.
Let Us Rescue Our Sons from Extremism
In this Jubilee Year of Hope we must listen to the cries of young people and give their voices room in the Church.
From Altar Server To Eager Seminarian
Let us continue to pray for our children, that the seeds of faith we sow today will eventually grow into lives rooted in love for God and service to His Church.
Prepared in Faith: Welcoming Christ Amid Life’s Uncertainties
Each of our Scripture passages for Mass this Sunday speaks to us of the importance of preparation.