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USCCB ClipsCatholic Current November 3, 2022 - Released 2022.11.03Four committee chairmen called on Congress to be in “radical solidarity” with women and babies. Read their letter to policymakers: https://www.usccb.org/resources/USCCB%20Letter%20and%20Policy%20Recommendations%20Supporting%20Women%20and%20Families%20-%20Oct%202022%09_0.pdf
November is Black Catholic History Month. Related resources and information about the six African American men and women on the road to sainthood: https://www.usccb.org/committees/african-american-affairs/road-sainthood-leaders-african-descent
The USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly will take place November 14-17. More information about the event, votes, and live stream: https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/us-bishops-meet-nov-14-17-baltimore-will-elect-new-usccb-president-vice-president
The Pope celebrated Mass on All Soul...
2025-08-2804 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current December 1, 2022 - Released 2022.12.01This week the Senate passed H.R. 8404, the “Respect for Marriage Act.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, issued a joint letter and analysis urging Congress to oppose the measure. Read the press release.
The USCCB Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs issued a statement emphasizing its recommitment to relationship with the Jewish committee. Read the press release.
Pope Francis reminded the faithful that the Lord is alway...
2025-08-2804 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current January 5, 2023 - Released 2023.01.05Retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away December 31, 2022, in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican Gardens. On January 5, 2023, Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass for his predecessor: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/funeral-pope-remembers-benedicts-wisdom-tenderness-devotion
Read USCCB President, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio’s reflection on Pope Benedict XVI: https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/reflection-usccb-president-death-pope-benedict-xvi, as well we reflections and tributes from other U.S. bishops: https://www.usccb.org/pope-benedict-xvi-tributes
Starting January 5, you can also pray the novena that has been prepared in Pope benedict XVI’s memory: https://www.usccb.org/novena-pope-benedict-xvi
2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current January 12, 2023 - Released 2023.01.12President Biden recently visited the border where he met with Bishop Mark Seitz, Chair of the Committee on Migration and Bishop of El Paso. Bishop Seitz issued a statement on January 6th expressing his dismay about the administration’s “ continued reliance on harmful policies over humane solutions.”
Read more about the Committee on Migration: https://www.usccb.org/committees/migration
Read more of Bishop Seitz' statement: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/us-bishops-migration-chairman-dismayed-continued-reliance-harmful-policies-over-humane
January is Poverty Awareness Month. Daily reflections prepared by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (also en Español) are available that include ways to learn about poverty, get ins...
2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current January 19, 2023 - Released 2023.01.19Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB issued a statement in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/usccb-presidents-statement-observance-rev-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2023
Catholics across the country are observing a nationwide prayer vigil on Thursday, January 19 to Friday, January 20, 2023 and praying a novena to protect human life with “9 Days for Life.” https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-for-life
January 18-25 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years , in which Christians around the world have taken part...
2025-08-2806 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current January 26, 2023 - Released 2023.01.26During Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis said that the Church should have an expansive heart. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTGwhXjQzwQ
Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt invites the Catholic faithful to view a new series of video seminars to learn more about Scripture. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz8FAZqeBK8
January 22 also marked the twentieth anniversary of Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, a pastoral letter on migration from the bishops of the United States and Mexico.https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/immigration/strangers-no-longer-together-on-the-journey-of-hope
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2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current February 2, 2023 - Released 2023.02.02The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme is "Marriage...one flesh, given and received." Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage...
The annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG), organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and 20 collaborating organizations, attracted hundreds of participants from around the country this week. The conference equips current and emerging leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy to...
2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current Catholic Current February 17, 2023 - Released 2023.02.17On Ash Wednesday Churches in the United States will take a special collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. We were joined by Jennifer Healy, Director for Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, to tell us more about the collection. Learn more about the collection at: https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-central-eastern-europe/collection-church-central-and-eastern-europe
The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. We discussed with Father Andrew Menke, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship, how to best utilize this period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Find more Lenten resources...
2025-08-2806 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current March 23, 2023 - Released 2023.03.23On this week’s show, Bishop David Talley of the Diocese of Memphis and Chairman of the Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs joined the show to discuss this time of year and how it presents numerous opportunities to grow in our faith. Read more at: https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs
This week, the USCCB Committee on Doctrine issued a Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body. The focus of the statement is in the area of gender identity and medical procedures, and it provides moral criteria for medical interventions. Read the full st...
2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current March 30, 2023 - Released 2023.03.30Looking back three years ago this week, Pope Francis gave his “Urbi et Orbi” to an empty St. Peter’s square during the Covid-19 pandemic. This message will be embedded in a satellite and launched into orbit around the Earth, where it will transmit the Holy Father’s message every day. Read more at https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/popes...
Holy Week begins next week, as well as the Jewish celebration of Passover. Chairman of USCCB’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Bishop David P. Talley joined the show to discuss the work of the bishops to combat antisemitism in the Uni...
2025-08-2805 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current April 21, 2023 - Released 2023.04.21The North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod was recently released. It marks the end of the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. Read the document and learn more at https://www.usccb.org/synod.
Before reciting the "Regina Caeli" prayer April 16, Pope Francis spoke about the day's Gospel reading and how the wounds still visible on the Risen Lord are signs of God's love and a call to the church to welcome all who have been wounded into the church, the body of Christ. Read more...
2025-08-2804 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current May 11, 2023 - Released 2023.05.11May is the month of Mary. In this week’s episode we visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to learn about the history of the month of Mary and popular Marian devotions, such as praying the rosary. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second pa...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current May 17, 2023 - Released 2023.05.17May 22nd is the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and Seafarers. Bishop Brendan Cahill discusses the ministry of the church to seafarers through the work of Stella Maris. The day is intended to remember the men and women seafarers. Many seafarers are Catholic Christians and largely a migrant population in the world. Because of the nature of their work, they are not always a visible community presence. In over 50 ports, there are more than 100 Stella Maris chaplains, maritime deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers who minister to seafarers. They welcome, network, and reach out to seafarers, fishermen and...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current May 25, 2023 - Released 2023.05.25Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has appointed Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, to serve as the next chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. Read the pastoral letter against racism, Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf
Laudato Si’ Week is an eight-day campaign held annually in May to mark the anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care. Find prayer and action resour...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current June 8, 2023 - Released 2023.06.08The Catholic bishops of the United States are preparing to meet in Orlando, Florida for their spring plenary assembly. Agenda items include the upcoming Synod on Synodality, a new national pastoral plan for Hispanic ministry, a plan for the ongoing formation of priests, the 2025-2028 USCCB strategic plan, revisions to certain English liturgical texts, and more. Watch the plenary assembly either live or as video-on-demand at www.usccb.org.
The bishops of Florida have appealed a planned execution. Catholic Current spoke with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy of the Catholic Mobilizing Network about alternatives to the death penalty.
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current June 15, 2023 - Released 2023.06.15The bishops’ plenary assembly held its first public session on June 15th in Orlando, Florida, where the bishops have gathered for fraternal dialogue and listening.
Among the agenda items was the advancement of the local cause of beatification and canonization of the five Shreveport martyrs, who heroically ministered to victims of an 1873 yellow fever epidemic in Shreveport, LA.
Several of the presenters spoke about the ongoing Synod on Synodality (https://www.usccb.org/synod) and the Eucharistic Revival (https://www.usccb.org/resources/welcome-national-eucharistic-revival).
2025-08-2704 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current June 22, 2023 - Released 2023.06.22The working document for the Synod of Bishops in October was released by the Vatican on June 20th. The document will form the basis for the discernment and discussion for the participants of the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to be held in October 2023 in the Vatican.
Read the CNS story (https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/synod-document-asks-how-increase-unity-participation-mission-outreach).
Press release (https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/usccb-welcomes-release-instrumentum-laboris-first-session-xvi-ordinary-general-assembly).
The Archdiocese of St. Louis held its second annual ‘Forgive Us Our Trespasses’ Maafa and prayer service to remember enslaved persons and acknowledge the archdiocese’s involvement with t...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current June 29, 2023 - Released 2023.06.29In May, Pope Francis created the Ecclesiastical Province of Las Vegas, comprised of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Las Vegas, and the suffragan dioceses of Reno and Salt Lake City. At the same time, he named Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Las Vegas. On June 19th, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Archbishop Thomas received the pallium in Rome. Watch the CNS Rome video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L27V8k6tMqk&t=3s
The Vatican Observatory resumed its biennial summer school program for young scientists around the world. Read the CNS...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current July 20, 2023 - Released 2023.07.20On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection released the 2022 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This is the twentieth such report since 2002 when the U.S. bishops established and adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, a comprehensive framework of procedures to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and establish protocols to protect children and young people.
The international World Youth Day celebration takes place every 2-3 years, typically in the...
2025-08-2704 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current August 03, 2023 - Released 2023.08.03Upon the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued a statement in remembrance and support of nuclear arms control. Visit www.usccb.org/nuclear for more information and resources on the bishops’ teachings related to nuclear disarmament.
Pope Francis spoke about the observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30th. The USCCB’s Anti-Trafficking Program aims to educate on the scourge of human trafficking as an offense against the fundamental dignity of the human person...
2025-08-2704 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current August 24, 2023 - Released 2023.08.24As millions of students return to school after summer break, Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane spoke with Catholic Current about the importance of Catholic Education. He is chair of the Committee on Catholic Education, which provides guidance for the educational mission of the Church in the United States in all its institutional settings. Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-education.
With its Rome bureau founded in 1950, Catholic News Service has been providing complete, in-depth coverage of the popes and the Vatican for more than 70 years. CNS-Rome Bureau staff members Carol Glatz and Justin McLellan joined Catholic Current to...
2025-08-2705 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current August 31, 2023 - Released 2023.09.31In preparing for the observation of Labor Day in the United States on September 4, Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued a statement calling for radical solidarity with working families. Read the 2023 Labor Day statement (also available in Spanish). Learn more USCCB’s work on Economic Justice and Domestic Poverty.
Each year on September 1, the Catholic Church commemorates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This day of prayer also marks the beginning of a month-long ecum...
2025-08-2708 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current September 8, 2023 - Released 2023.09.08We spoke with Kim Burgo, Vice President of Disaster Operations at Catholic Charities USA, about the devastation in Maui and ongoing emergency disaster relief operations. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Learn more at https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/.
Pope Francis traveled to Mongolia and met with the country’s small Catholic community which is buoyed by the presence of missionaries from dozens of countries. Read the Catholic News Service story: ht...
2025-08-2704 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current September 15, 2023 - Released 2023.09.15The third Sunday in September is set aside for acknowledging the importance of catechists in the Church’s teaching ministry. Catholic Current speaks with Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, who serves on the USCCB Committee for Evangelization and Catechesis. Learn more about Catechetical Sunday at http://www.usccb.org/committees/evang....
The 109th World Day for Migrants and Refugees is on September 24. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the Committee on Migration, invites viewers to think about the root causes of migration. Resources and information may be found at http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org.
Every 25 years, the Church celebrates a Jubilee. The ne...
2025-08-2709 minUSCCB ClipsCatholic Current September 28th 2023 - Released 2023.09.28Released 2023.09.28 Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the USCCB, wrote a letter asking Congress for bipartisan action to avert or bring an end to federal government shutdowns and the hardships that come when Congress and administrations fail to reach agreements on such actions.
Read the letter: https://www.usccb.org/resources/letter-congress-fiscal-year-2024-continuing-resolution-and-government-shutdown-september?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=
Representatives from Catholic Indigenous organizations came together with Catholic bishops and staff from the episcopal conferences of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States for the International Conference on Catholic Indigenous Ministry (ICCI). The purpose of the week-long gathering...
2025-08-2608 minUSCCB Clips21 New Cardinals, Laudate Deum, Carlo Acutis, and the Synod - Released 2023.10.06Released 2023.10.06 Pope Francis told the church's 21 new cardinals, including one born in the United States, that the key to evangelizing is to "cherish in our hearts the wonder and gratitude" of having heard the Gospel message and of knowing that they, like all Christians, still must grow in faith. Read the CNS story: Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church 'symphony'. Watch the CNS video ”Cardinals for a Synodal Church”, an interview with Cardinal Prevost, and an interview with Cardinal Pierre.
In Pope Francis' new document on the climate crisis, he urges everyone to "move beyond the ment...
2025-08-2609 minUSCCB ClipsCalls for Peace in Gaza and Ukraine and an End to Religious Hatred, 2023 Synod Adjourns, and Native American Heritage Month - Released 2023.11.02Released 2023.11.02 In response to the escalating Israel-Hamas war, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, renewed his call for peace. Read his full statement: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/statement-us-bishops-international-justice-and-peace-chairman-continued-violence-holy
As war continues in Ukraine, the Holy See has expressed its ongoing commitment to pursuing peace. We spoke with Bishop Vitaly Kryvytsky about his experience as bishop of Kyiv-Zhytomyr. Learn about the Collection for The Church in Central and Eastern Europe: https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-central-eastern-europe
November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn about th...
2025-08-2608 minUSCCB ClipsFall Plenary Assembly Preview, Vocations Awareness Week, and the World Day of the Poor and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development - Released 2023.11.09Released 2023.11.09 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. Throughout the meeting, the bishops will spend time in prayer and fraternal dialogue with one another. Public sessions of the assembly on November 14 and 15 will be livestreamed at https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-13-16-2023. Read the press release.
The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week November 5-11. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and local parish communities sponsor events and provide different resources to raise awareness for vocations, and help those who are...
2025-08-2614 minUSCCB ClipsBishops Gather for Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore - Released 2023.11.14Released 2023.11.14 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. 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 https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-13-16-2023.
Catholic Current also spoke with recent delegates to the Synod on Synodality about their experience in Rome. Learn more about the Synod on Synodality at https://www.usccb.org/synod.
2025-08-2606 minUSCCB ClipsFinal Day of the Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore - Released 2023.11.15Released 2023.11.15 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. Watch the livestream and read related materials at https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-13-16-2023.
The Catholic bishops of the United States approved an updated introductory note to the teaching document on political responsibility, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (en Español), as well as new bulletin inserts and video template script. This statement represents the bishops’ guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. The updated version and related materials will be pos...
2025-08-2607 minUSCCB ClipsAdvent, Black Catholic History, and the Pope Calls for Peace - Released 2023.11.30Released 2023.11.30 December 3, 2023, the Church begins its liturgical year with Advent, which is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the season of Advent, download the USCCB’s daily Advent calendar, and read about the tradition of blessing your Advent wreath.
Advent Calender: https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023-daily-advent-calendar-english
Blessing your Advent Wreath: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-advent-wreath
The month of November is Black Catholic History Month. Learn about the holy men and men of African descent who are on the road to sainthood and the work of the USCCB Su...
2025-08-2609 minUSCCB ClipsPope Calls for Care for Creation at COP28; Advent Traditions and Celebrations - Released 2023.12.07Released 2023.12.07 The Church continues to celebrate the season Advent, leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the season of Advent, download the USCCB’s daily Advent calendar, bless your Christmas manger or nativity scene, and pray with the “O Antiphons” of Advent. (https://www.usccb.org/prayers/o-antiphons-advent)
Participating remotely in the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of present choices for the future of humanity. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDr2lrtnSV8
Read the statement from Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Cathol...
2025-08-2611 minUSCCB ClipsUSCCB Pro-Life secretariat about “9 Days for Life” - Released 2024.01.11Released 2024.01.11 Catholic Current talks with Anne Ferreira of the USCCB Pro-Life secretariat about “9 Days for Life,” an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. The novena begins on January 16. Sign up at https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-signup
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USCCB ClipsCommunity, Participation, and the Role of State Catholic Conferences_1Michael 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/
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USCCB ClipsFinal Day of the Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly in BaltimoreThe 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 .
2024-11-1306 minUSCCB ClipsBishops Gather for Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore_1The 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.
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USCCB ClipsListen, Teach, Send A Conversation With Bishop Arturo Cepeda 1Guest 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.
2024-09-2723 min
USCCB ClipsWitnesses To Our Faith Catechists And The Year Of MissionGuest 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
2024-09-1214 min
USCCB ClipsThis Week’s Catholic Current: Labor Day and the Dignity of WorkGuest 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.
2024-08-2310 min
USCCB ClipsSpring Plenary Assembly - Day TwoThe USCCB Spring 2024 plenary assembly concludes with a report on the upcoming Eucharistic Congress, discussion about religious workers’ visas, an outgoing address from Suzanne Healy, the chair of the National Review Board, and approval of the new pastoral framework for Native and Indigenous people, “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise.”
2024-06-1408 min
USCCB ClipsSpring Plenary Assembly—Day OneThe USCCB Spring 2024 plenary assembly gets underway with addresses from Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, as well as Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the USCCB. Catholic Current also spoke with Bishop Robert Barron, Chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life & Youth, about the proposed pastoral framework for youth and young adults.
2024-06-1404 min
USCCB ClipsCatholic Education And Students With Special NeedsMaking Catholic education inclusive and accessible for students with special needs is a priority for the Committee on Catholic Education. Guests Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of USCCB’s Secretariat for Catholic Education, and Maggie Hubbard, Ed. D, with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, discuss the importance of serving all students in Catholic schools.
2024-05-3014 min
USCCB ClipsThe Mission Diocese Of GallupWe speak with Cathy McCarthy of the Diocese of Gallup, a “mission diocese” in New Mexico, about the reality of life in mission dioceses and how the Catholic Home Mission Appeal strengthens the Church “at home.” Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-home-missions.
2024-05-0613 min
USCCB ClipsHope and Healing After Abortion – Project Rachel MinistryHope and Healing After Abortion – Project Rachel Ministry by USCCB Clips
2024-03-1417 min
USCCB ClipsThe State of Religious Liberty in 2024, with Dan BalserakDan Balserak, Director of Religious Liberty at the USCCB, discusses the USCCB's first Annual Report on Religious Liberty in the United States.
2024-01-1937 min
USCCB ClipsThe Equal Rights Amendment, with Robert VegaRobert Vega, Director of Public Policy for the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, discusses recent attempts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and why the USCCB is concerned.
2023-02-2440 minUSCCB Clips2023 International Religious Freedom Update, with Lucas KoachLucas Koach talks with Aaron Weldon and Todd Scribner about the 2023 International Religious Freedom Summit, and about the USCCB's role in promoting religious freedom around the world.
2023-01-2746 min
USCCB ClipsEp 92: Leaving for Rome plus Stranger ThingsWe're heading to Rome! The Tenth World Meeting of Families is happening and we are going to be there. That's great, but... what does that mean? The USCCB's own Julia Dezelski joins us to answer that question and more! Then (18:45), Stranger Things returns! Kara Bach joins to chat about the entire show up through Season 4, volume 1, with spoilers! Is Stranger Things secretly a Catholic show inspired by Lord of the Rings?
Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2022/06/17/ep-92-leaving-for-rome-plus-stranger-things/
2022-06-1748 minUSCCB ClipsEp 90: Vocations plus E.T.Concluding our series of episodes on vocations, Fr. Dan Hanley (Associate Director of the USCCB's office for Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations) joins us to run the gamut of the various ways God calls us to love. For anyone who might be confused about the scope of vocational options, his insight goes a long way toward making sense of the whole. Then Kara Bach joins (30:20) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Few movies have ever offered a better reflection on family life and the sense of wonder.
Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2022/05/20/ep-90-vocations-plus-e-t/
2022-05-2055 min
USCCB ClipsMore Mandates? with Dan BalserakTen years ago, the HHS contraceptive mandate provoked widespread concern about threats to religious liberty. Today, federal agencies are poised to issue 7 regulations that would seriously harm human life and religious freedom. USCCB Religious Liberty Director, Dan Balserak, joins the podcast to talk about these regulations and what we can do about them.
2022-04-2841 minUSCCB ClipsInternational Religious Freedom Update: China, Ukraine, and More, with Virginia FarrisVirginia Farris of the USCCB's Office of International Justice & Peace discusses some of current religious freedom challenges around the world.
2022-02-2345 min
USCCB ClipsCivilize It, with Alexandra CarrollThe USCCB's Alexandra Carroll talks with Mary and Aaron about the recent initiative Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics.
2021-09-2035 min
USCCB ClipsThe Equality Act, with Lauren McCormack and Robert VegaThe Equality Act is a well-intentioned but ultimately destructive bill.
The USCCB's Lauren McCormack and Robert Vega join Mary and Aaron to discuss what the Act does and why it's a problem.
2021-03-2434 min2020-08-2521 min2020-05-1904 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 57: Racism and the Family, Part TwoThe primary place for education on human dignity is the family. Racism has no place in Catholic families. Today’s episode features Bishop Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Danielle Brown, Associate Director of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for the USCCB, and Louis Damani Jones, intern at the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in St. Louis.
2020-03-1318 minUSCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 56: Racism and the Family, Part OneThe primary place for education on human dignity is the family. Racism has no place in Catholic families. Today’s episode features Bishop Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Danielle Brown, Associate Director of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for the USCCB, and Louis Damani Jones, intern at the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in St. Louis.
2020-03-0632 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 54: Healing After Abortion, Part TwoAndie continues her healing story, and others supplement it; including her sister Maria, the artist Michael Corsini, and the Asst. Director for Project Rachel Ministry Development at the USCCB, Mary McClusky.
2020-01-2124 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 53: Healing After Abortion, Part OneAndie was eighteen years old, pregnant, and scared. She did what many others have done. Andie shares her story, and others supplement it; including her sister Maria, and the Asst. Director for Project Rachel Ministry Development at the USCCB, Mary McClusky.
2020-01-0825 min
USCCB ClipsWords Matter, with Michael MosesUSCCB Associate General Counsel, Mike Moses, talks with Mary and Aaron about Supreme Court cases that present the question of whether the term "sex" in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
2019-10-1531 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 46: Parents, the Primary EducatorsWhat does the Church mean when it insists that parents are the first educators of their children? Today we’ll talk about some of the different ways that Catholic families engage in education, from homeschooling to co-ops to Catholic schools to public schools. This episode features Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director for the Secretariat of Education at the USCCB, Tom Burnford, President and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, Jay Boren of St. Benedict in MA, Sara and Andy Sefranek, and Lindsay Schlegal, author of Don’t Forget to Say Thank You: And Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Clos...
2019-09-1333 min
USCCB ClipsGlobal Threats to Religious Freedom, with Virginia FarrisGlobal Threats to Religious Freedom, with Virginia Farris by USCCB Clips
2019-08-2241 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 43: The Catholic Family on VacationCatholic families are found all around the world getting some rest from the “workaday” world. Listen to a few stories from families on vacation. This episode features the Hadley family, Shemaiah Gonzalez, and David Spesia, Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at the USCCB.
2019-08-0128 min
USCCB ClipsInclusion, sports, and civil society, with Jennifer BrysonInclusion, sports, and civil society, with Jennifer Bryson by USCCB Clips
2019-06-1831 min
USCCB ClipsDignitatis humanae and Church teaching on religious liberty, with Barrett TurnerDignitatis humanae and Church teaching on religious liberty, with Barrett Turner by USCCB Clips
2019-06-0650 min
USCCB ClipsEquality Act Update, With Robert VegaEquality Act Update, With Robert Vega by USCCB Clips
2019-05-0834 min
USCCB ClipsThe Church And Political Polarization, With Todd ScribnerThe Church And Political Polarization, With Todd Scribner by USCCB Clips
2019-04-0939 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 29: The Dating Podcast: Healthy HabitsHow can Catholics approach dating in a healthy way? Who should do the initiating? How do you break up with someone nicely? This episode includes Dr. Kerry Cronin, the professor from Boston College who is featured in the film, The Dating Project, Dr. Paul Gondreau from Providence College, and USCCB staff members.
2019-01-0328 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 16: Humanae Vitae 50 Years Later: Part 2On today’s Made for Love, we continue to look at Humanae Vitae fifty years later. What is the Church’s teaching on the “transmission of life”? This episode features Chris and Becky Wilson, Sister Helena Burns, fsp, Chris Reynolds from the Couple to Couple League, Dr. John Grabowski of CUA, and Dr. Theresa Notare of the USCCB’s NFP office.
2018-07-0625 min
USCCB ClipsSupreme Court RoundupStaff from the USCCB reflect on decisions made by the Supreme Court during the summer of 2018.
2018-07-0341 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 15: Humanae Vitae 50 Years Later: Part 1On today’s Made for Love, we look at Humanae Vitae from the perspective of fifty years of change. What is HV all about? Have Pope Paul VI’s predictions come true? This episode features Bishop Ricken (Green Bay), Bishop Rassas (Auxiliary in Chicago), Dr. John Grabowski of CUA, Sister Helena Burns, fsp, Dr. Theresa Notare of the USCCB’s NFP office, and Dr. Lionel and Janet Yaceczko.
2018-06-2933 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 14: Fatherhood: the Masculine GeniusFathers are a gift to their children. Fatherhood is also an immense task; a father is meant to represent God the Father to his children: that unconditional love and acceptance, along with protection and challenge. This episode features Bishop Mansour (Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn, Bishop Caggiano (Bridgeport), Bishop Sis (San Angelo), Bishop Paprocki (Springfield), Mark Hartfiel of That Man is You, Paul Jarzembowski and Andy Lichtenwalner from the USCCB, Katy Doran of CanaVox, Deborah Savage from the University of St. Thomas, and Joseph Capizzi from the Catholic University of America.
2018-06-0830 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 9: Love that is Fruitful in InfertilityInfertility is a reality for thousands of Catholic marriages. On this episode of Made for Love: how married couples face the cross of infertility together, and find love through it. Sara and Tom Faenhle, Chris and Emily (nee Stimpson) Chapman, Jen and Mark Crowley of Sarah's Hope and Abraham's Promise, and Connie Poulos from the USCCB are featured on the episode.
2018-04-0334 min
USCCB ClipsTeaser Episode OneThis is a teaser of the first episode of the new podcast from the USCCB: Made for Love. This episode is called "Baptismal Reversal" and features Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Chairman of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage.
2017-12-1500 min
USCCB ClipsThe Masterpiece Cakeshop CaseUSCCB Staffers discuss breaking developments impacting religious freedom in the Supreme Court
2017-12-0821 min
USCCB ClipsReligious Freedom and Catholic Education, with Greg DolanGreg Dolan of the USCCB talks about how Catholic education and religious freedom intersect.
2017-10-2745 min
USCCB ClipsWhen will the HHS mandate saga end? with Hillary ByrnesUSCCB Staff members discuss the HHS Mandate and its fate.
2017-09-1429 min
USCCB ClipsServing Jesus Christ through Political Advocacy, with Jayd Henricks & Melissa SwearingenJayd Henricks and Melissa Swearingen talk USCCB Government Relations
2017-08-2455 min