The nation’s Catholic bishops have launched a new effort to more closely engage the faithful in addressing the issue of mental health, particularly at the local level.
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US Bishops Support Bill Easing Immigrant Religious Workers’ Path to Permanent Residency
The U.S. bishops on April 10 told congressional lawmakers they support bipartisan legislation that would ease some immigration restrictions on religious workers from other countries, allowing them to stay in the U.S. while they wait for permanent residency.
U.S. Bishops Sue Trump Administration Over Migrant Funding Freeze
Citing the violation of multiple laws and Congress’s authority to control government spending as outlined by the Constitution, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has sued the Trump administration over its halt of refugee resettlement funding.
Archbishop Broglio Prays U.S. Government Commits to ‘Help Those in Desperate Need’
In a letter to Pope Francis on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Archbishop Timothy Broglio said they join the Holy Father in praying that the government will continue to help those in need.
Pope to U.S.: Migration Policies Built on Force, Not Truth, ‘Will End Badly’
Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.
Pope Francis Chastises Trump Administration for Mass Deportation Plan
Faced with United States President Donald Trump’s insistence on a plan of mass deportations, Pope Francis has published a letter chastising the policy and calling faithful and politicians alike to care for the poor and those whose dignity is threatened.
U.S. Bishops Call for ‘Prayer and Action’ Against Human Trafficking
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called on Catholics to unite in prayer and action to combat what is referred to as “modern-day slavery” and urge policymakers to act.
Family Remembers Mother for Advocacy, Vision for Racial Harmony
On the evening of Thursday, April 4, 1968, Donna Grimes was eagerly anticipating her 12th birthday when chaos erupted in her hometown of Washington, D.C.
Trump’s Decision to Revoke Protections for Venezuelan Immigrants ‘Counterproductive:’ U.S. Bishops
The U.S. Bishops have called the Trump administration’s decision to revoke temporary legal protections for Venezuelan immigrants “counterproductive to the administration’s stated goal of reducing strain on American communities.”
Polka Dancing, Hershey’s Kisses and Novenas for World Marriage Day
A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic parishes are preparing to celebrate a related but different memorial to love — World Marriage Day.