President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement on 2020 Presidential Election
11/7/20November 7, 2020 WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the 2020 presidential election: We thank God for the blessings of liberty. The American people have spoken in this election. Now is the time for our leaders to…
Presidente de la USCCB emite un comunicado sobre las elecciones presidenciales de 2020
11/7/207 de noviembre de 2020 WASHINGTON- El arzobispo José H. Gomez, de Los Ángeles, y presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos emitió la siguiente declaración sobre las elecciones presidenciales de 2020: Damos gracias a Dios por la bendición de la libertad. El pueblo estadounidense ha hablado en esta elección. Ahora es…
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Holds First Eucharistic Congress as Part of Bicentennial Celebration
11/6/20For Immediate Release: November 6, 2020 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Holds First Eucharistic Congress as Part of Bicentennial Celebration Highlights Include Keynote Presentation from Cardinal-Designate Wilton D. Gregory, Virtual Mass and Holy Hour (RICHMOND, Va.) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond will host its first Eucharistic Congress, the pinnacle of the bicentennial celebration in 2020,…
Bishop Chairmen Urge the Supreme Court to Preserve the Right of Catholic Foster Care Agencies to Serve
11/4/20November 4, 2020 WASHINGTON—Three bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement on the oral arguments held today before the Supreme Court of the United States in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley…
Bishop Knestout Celebrates Mass of Christian Burial for His Mother, Caroline Knestout
10/29/20The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Caroline Mae (née Lucci) Knestout on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Mrs. Knestout, mother of Bishop Knestout, passed away peacefully at age 93 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, surrounded by her family. The Mass, celebrated at St. Pius X Church, Bowie, Md., where Mrs. Knestout was a member for many…
Statement from Bishop Knestout on the Appointment of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to the College of Cardinals
10/26/20October 26, 2020 I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, on his elevation to the College of Cardinals. Through this appointment, the Holy Father has named the first African American a cardinal, which is a significant event in the life of the universal Church. I am praying for the continued…
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President Upon the Naming of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to the College of Cardinals
10/26/20October 25, 2020 WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement following the naming of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis today. Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows: “By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal,…
Statement from Bishop Knestout Concerning Remarks Attributed to Pope Francis
10/24/20For Immediate Release: October 24, 2020 Bishop Barry C. Knestout Statement Following Recent News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Film “Francesco” and Comments Within the Film Regarding Civil Unions (RICHMOND, Va.) – I’d like to take this opportunity to provide clarity on recent reports shared about the Holy Father and comments attributed to him in a…
Election Novena will begin on Oct. 26
10/23/20WASHINGTON (CNS) —As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part in an election novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day. A closing prayer for elected leaders will be offered Nov. 4, the day after the election. “Bearing in mind our nation’s…
Concluye el Programa de Reconciliación Independiente para la Diócesis Católica de Richmond
10/15/20English Para su publicación inmediata: 15 de octubre de 2020 Independent Reconciliation Program Concludes for Catholic Diocese of Richmond La Administradora del Programa Independiente Ofrece Pagos Monetarios a las Víctimas Sobrevivientes Elegibles La Diócesis de Richmond publicó hoy un informe resumido que concluye su Programa de Reconciliación Independiente (“Programa”) – un programa diseñado para ayudar…