The Cabrini Pledge invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and act on behalf of migrants, writes Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, guided by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and Catholic social teaching.
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Bishops Issue ‘Special Message’ on Immigration, New Health Care Guidelines at Fall Assembly
For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a “Special Message” at their fall general assembly. The special message was on immigration, and described as a “a message of solidarity of us bishops together, and solidarity with our people” by Bishop Robert Brennan.
US Bishops Approve ‘Special Pastoral Message’ on Immigration
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.
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.
‘The Cabrini Pledge’ Calls Faithful To Be Keepers of Hope for Migrants and Refugees
At the start of National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration invited the faithful to join “The Cabrini Pledge” and be guardians of hope for migrants and refugees.
‘Healing and Hope’ Initiative Tackles Mental Illness Crisis at Local Level, Say U.S. Bishops
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.
USCCB Thanks Trump Administration For Revoking Biden-Era Abortion Rule
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has thanked the Trump administration for its recent decision to revoke a Biden-era rule that qualified veterans to receive abortions under their medical package.
US Bishops’ President Calls for Special Collection for Catholic Aid Groups in Gaza
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a special collection to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues to grind on.
New Migration Provisions in the Landmark ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains at least 30 provisions related to migration, including funding for border security enhancements and other measures.